XWL Anarchy: 6/24/2019 - 7/1/2019

LIVE FROM: United Supermarkets Arena
Lubbock, Texas

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







1. A Battle Fit for a Boss and a Brat
Last week, we learned that after the outcome of Peyton Royce vs. Sonya Deville, neither woman would be advancing in the Queen of the Ring tournament. As a result, Sasha Banks secures her spot in the finals to crown the 2019 Queen of the Ring at Coronation. Her opponent? That’s where it gets dicey. Rowdy Ronda Rousey was looking to continue her dominant and effortless rampage through the XWL women’s division, but history repeated itself once again when Liv Morgan pulled off another upset and was able to come out victorious over the MMA fighter for the second time in her career. While both of those stints may be riddled with a bit of controversy, as we’ve come to expect with the cagey Delinquent, they are victorious nonetheless and have earned Morgan her position in the finals as well. At Coronation, the two women who introduced this innovative spin on the tournament will be the ones to finish it, as the Boss and the Brat clash for the crown.

2. The Swiss Cyborg Meets Flyin’ Brian
Brian Pillman Jr. defeated the living legend Shawn Michaels in the King of the Ring semi-finals last week, punching his ticket to Coronation. His opponent, the Swiss Cyborg who picked up a hard-fought win over the Phenomenal AJ Styles to earn his own respective spot in the finals, would also find himself also playing a significant role in the World Heavyweight Championship picture. Cesaro took pride in waking the dormant Dragon inside of Daniel Bryan last week, but as Coronation draws nearer, we’ll be looking for more insight about what the Cyborg’s true intentions are with this constantly developing dynamic.

3. Cut Throat Beauty Kings
The field has finally been set for Coronation regarding the Motor City Cup. Based off of last week’s events, the well-established team of Sami Zayn and Jay White, collectively known as the Cut Throat Era, will try their hand again at an opportunity to etch their names in history as the team that dethroned the longest reigning Tag Team Champions, the Trash City Stupid Idiots. But before they can seal the deal on that match at Ascension, they must first step into the ring with the new and criminally good-looking duo of the Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze. Velveteen Breeze has been unstoppable since forming as a unit after both men walked out of Downpour empty handed. How will these two teams fare at Coronation? Will the solidified team who have experienced highs and lows together walk out with the victory, or will the fashionable young bloods take the torch?

4. Lunatic Glorification
After an impressive victory over Joey Janela, Keith Lee’s moment in the spotlight was hijacked by Dean Ambrose. Ambrose has made it his mission to tear through the locker room with as much reckless and lethal force as possible. His target of choice? Glorification in Demonstration, Keith Lee. Well, at least that’s what who we think he’s after. With the unpredictable and unstable Ambrose, it’s never wise to bank on speculation. Regardless, this week Dean is back in action against Bad Boy Joey Janela, who’s vision has hopefully been restored after a pie to the face last week. Will Dean’s real target be identified? Or will Janela derail the Lunatic Fringe before he even has the chance?

5. Diamonds or Gold?
It’s been no secret that the last few months have not been the personal highlight of Alexa Bliss’s career. After jumping through more hoops than she can count, Little Miss Bliss found herself standing across the ring from her best friend Kairi Sane, and the current Women’s Champion Tessa Blanchard. Her partner was to be hand-picked by Vince McMahon himself, that is until a selfless Golden Goddess volunteered herself for the position. Before Mandy would inevitably cut her losses and watch her get fed to the wolves, Bliss beat her to the punch and left Mandy out to dry when she temporarily left the match for an impromptu coffee break. Despite Mandy’s calculated and underhanded efforts, she was eventually outmatched by the team of Blanchard and Sane. This week, Mandy has the opportunity to redeem herself and showcase her celestial skills when she steps back inside of the ring against Tessa Blanchard. Since the inception of her reign, Mandy has insisted that her Championship plays second to none, especially not to the Women’s Championship. Tonight, that theory is put to the test in the Main Event.


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Champion vs Champion

With The Finals Of The King Of The Ring, Queen Of The Ring, and The Motor City Cup set following an exciting edition of Anarchy last week. Tonight's episode follows that excitement with an exciting display of pyrotechnics as we anticipate what might come tonight.  



[Corey Graves]
Ladies and Gentlemen, pour your kids a glass of the finest Cider, and you a glass of your finest Champagne...because tonight...WE CELEBRATE! God's Greatest Creation has exceeded her own creator's expectations, and has shined brighter than any other Woman in XWL since becoming your reigning AND defending North American Champion. And tonight? All of her hard work has culminated to this moment, FOR SHE NOW IS THE LONGEST REIGNING NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION IN XWL HISTORY! History unfolds tonight on Anarchy!

[Renee Young]
I've never seen you so excited for the start of a show.

[Corey Graves]
Can you blame me? HISTORY, Renee...HISTORY! The Golden Goddess never ceases to amaze me with her incredible ability, and now tonight she has proven every doubter and critic wrong by achieving such a huge milestone.

[Renee Young]
Speaking of Mandy, let's talk about what went down in last week's Main-Event when The Women's Champion Tessa Blanchard teamed up with her Number One Contender Kairi Sane. Mr. McMahon made that match because they believed they should have the right to choose the type of match their upcoming title match together is. While he believed that decision was his...so if they won they chose, if the other team won? He did. It got especially confusing when he added Mandy Rose in as Alexa's partner...but let's call this what it was. He never cared about choosing the match he just wanted to make Alexa fight her best friend, and boy did that backfire.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Indeed it did, Alexa Bliss beat Mandy to the betrayal, hopping off the apron for a coffee break, leaving The Golden Goddess to try and fend off two of the top Women in this division today...and despite her best efforts, she at last suffered her first pinfall loss since becoming Champion, just in time for Alexa to return with her coffee.

[Corey Graves]
What an ungrateful little Woman. We here in The Mandy Rose camp do not recognize that as a loss against Mandy, because she was unjustly fed to the wolves in a match she out of the goodness of her heart voluntarily chose to compete in. And that's all I have to say about that.

[Renee Young]
Well let's see if you have any excuses after tonight's Main-Event when for the second time ever The North American Champion will battle The Women's Champion in a battle for supremacy, and...the right to defend their title in The Main-Event of Coronation.

[Mauro Ranallo]
These matches don't usually have anything more than bragging rights on the line, but with The Main-Event spot on the line? This match is going to be must see more than it already was.

[Corey Graves]
Look at our Golden Goddess, bringing The North American Championship higher and higher simply by being associated with an athlete like her.

[Renee Young]
You're awful confident, but let's not forget Tessa Blanchard regained her title by outlasting every other Woman in The Elimination Chamber...while Mandy survived by getting herself disqualified. A big difference there, don't you think?

[Mauro Ranallo]
In other news, The World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre made the crucial error in disrespecting his new number one contender Daniel Bryan and he paid for it after Drew's victory over Killer Kross last week.

[Corey Graves]
I've never seen that vicious side of Bryan, and oddly enough one of The King Of The Ring finalists Cesaro seems to be bringing it out of him.

[Renee Young]
I don't know what Cesaro's motive is...but thanks to that voice in his ear, Bryan as you said went out to that ring at first to aid The World Champion after Kross began to assault him. But after being his hero, he made him pay for not knowing who he was and he introduced first hand who Daniel Bryan, and The Number One Contender to The World Heavyweight Championship indeed is.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Speaking of Cesaro last week he defeated AJ Styles in The Semi-Finals, while Brian Pillman Jr. officially bounced back from his defeat in The Number One Contenders Match against Bryan by fighting his way now to the finals and defeating a legend like Shawn Michaels to get there.

[Corey Graves]
The winner of course will walk away with the crown, which unlike years prior now has a special power attached to it. They will have 90 days to receive a World Heavyweight Championship Match at their discretion. In a nod to the olden days, they'll simply have to declare when that is with a week's notice, and unlike Money In The Bank it cannot coincide with an already scheduled match.

[Renee Young]
Which also applies for The Women, as The Queen Of The Ring Finals were also set last week as best friends Sasha Banks & Liv Morgan the two Women who announced the return of Queen Of The Ring at Downpour...now collide in the finals.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Speaking of which, they are set to collide in tonight's opening contest which is about to begin.

The camera shifts away from our commentary team, and to the ring which is already filled up with four Women set to collide in a huge Tag-Team Match. On the right side is Sasha Banks & Liv Morgan chatting between one another. The Boss is decked out in her best "Starfire" inspired attire, while Liv seems to have taken her extreme unconventionality to unlike Sasha put her own kind of spin on this look by opting for a pink rather than purple gear. Perhaps a message tonight that in spite of being opponents in 2 weeks, tonight they are united as one person. Meanwhile on the left side is Former Women's Champion Kairi Sane and Alexa Bliss wearing their attires from this year's Final Stand when they also were inspired by pop culture and competed as The Joker and Harley Quinn. But just like Final Stand Alexa is dressed in a joker inspired attire, and Kairi perhaps to symbolize how in sync she is with Alexa is dressed as Harley Quinn even with an attire that resembles the look of Alexa's standard attires.

[Renee Young]
Liv Morgan looking like an absolute snack tonight.

[Corey Graves]
Literally, it's like she saw a Watermelon in catering and just had to become one herself.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Outfits aside, and the fact this has oddly enough turned into a clash of pop culture as well as best friends...this match is interesting because for the first time since Final Stand Alexa Bliss & Kairi Sane will team up together after their friendship has been poked and prodded by Mr. McMahon due to Alexa's rivalry with Mandy.

[Renee Young]
They've stated that their bond is as strong as ever, and now they get a chance to prove it.

[Corey Graves]
But they're not against just any opponents they're facing the collective Queens Of The Ring...I think after the match Kairi should just cut her losses and kick Alexa to the curb because it's obvious Alexa is going to lose this match. Just as she lost to Mandy after running her mouth for over a month that she was going to beat her.

[Mauro Ranallo]
I think to say something like that about either team given the talent that's between them is hugely inaccurate. I don't know which team will win but I know it won't be a lack of effort on either side.

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As the referee calls for the bell to signal the end of this incredible tag team contest, Kairi's theme begins to play as she begins to pull herself off a downed Sasha Banks while Bliss excitedly enters the ring, their first tag team match since Final Stand being a successful endeavor here tonight. Alexa quickly scurries over towards a now seated Kairi Sane, nearly tackling her back down to the canvas as she embraces her in a hug while Sasha rolls out of the ring and out of view. The theme continues playing before Alexa breaks the hug and almost instantaneously makes it back to her feet, taking a hold of Kairi's hand and helping her up to a vertical base while the referee takes his place between both women, taking a hold of Kairi's left wrist and Alexa's right before lifting them up into the air in victory as positive energy emanates from the live audience in attendance.

[Mauro Ranallo]
What a victory for both Number One Contenders to their respective titles, and a statement from the both of them as their team work remains just as great as it was in their Last Team Standing Match at Final Stand.

[Corey Graves]
Kairi Sane's back must be awful sore from having to carry around a dead-weight like Alexa so much.

[Renee Young]
Okay you need to stop, take your L and shut up. They've had to go through enough from Mr. McMahon lately without you trying to double down when you're already in the hole. Alexa was put in The Elimination Chamber in hopes them being opponents would destroy their friendship. They never touched each other once that match. Alexa was made to be Kairi's opponent last week on opposite sides of a Tag-Team Match...and again they didn't lay a single hand on each other, and overcame the obvious stunt to drive a wedge between them. Now tonight Mr. McMahon puts them in a Tag-Team Match against The Finals Of The Queen Of The Ring in hopes when they lost they'd argue or whatever. But they won, and that's not due to a lack of competition it is due to the truly great team they are.

When their arms return to their sides, Alexa motions towards the turnbuckles causing her and Kairi to begin their short trek towards their destination, each scaling it up onto the middle rope at their own pace, Kairi standing on the left turnbuckle while Bliss stands on the right one according to the main camera's view. Each woman brings their hands up to their waists and begin gesturing their intentions for Coronation, where they will each have a respective Championship match, Alexa facing the Longest Reigning and Defending North American Champion in Mandy Rose while Kairi will face her long time rival in Tessa Blanchard for the Women's Championship, a match stipulation that after their victorious outing the previous week allows them decide whichever match they so please. Almost as if they were in sync, they both hop off the middle rope and land firmly on the mat, Kairi quickly rolling out of the ring through the sheer luck of being the one closest to the side of the ring that has the entrance ramp while Bliss has a short and brief walk to reach her pirate pal.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Beyond the obvious attempt at their friendship, this was a great match to kickoff Anarchy tonight.

[Renee Young]
Absolutely, and I'm excited to see Sasha Banks and Liv Morgan no doubt have a great match at Coronation as one of them walks away with the crown that could change everything for them. I don't believe this loss in any way takes away from the tremendous opportunity they have awaiting them. They lost as a team tonight yes, but at Coronation it's not about who is superior in a team it's about who as a singles competitor can rule over this division, and potentially become the next Women's Champion.

[Corey Graves]
Because we all know it won't be Kairi.

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's a bit unfair to say given how equally matched The Pirate Princes and The Diamond Of XWL have been in their previous encounters. I'd argue that their match could go any way, and I cannot wait to see it all go down at Coronation.

With both victorious women now outside the ring, they begin making their way up the ramp and towards their new destination: The backstage area. They each walk on opposite ends of the ramp, slapping the extended hands of the XWL Universe on their side as they make their vertical ascent up towards the stage, eventually reaching it after indulging the XWL Universe. They stand on the stage, both raising their hands into the air one final time for the live audience in attendance before lowering them back down and turning around, interlocking arms before they disappear behind the curtain. As Kairi Sane and Alexa Bliss step through the curtain, arm and arm proud of their victory over The Queens Of The Ring who will collide at Coronation to find out who the lone Queen Of The Ring is...their happy conversation among one another is quickly disrupted by the sudden presence of Charly Caruso.

[Charly Caruso]
Ladies, pardon me but I was hoping I could get a quick word with the two of you?

They're a bit disheveled after their competitive match with The Boss & Brat Connection but oblige to Charly's request and turn to her for the start of this post-match interview.

[Charly Caruso]
First of all, congratulations on your victory in tonight's opening contest.  The two of you continue to solidify your bond and prove why you are a forced to be reckoned with together. Can you talk to us about the match? What was it like to team up together for the first time since your incredible Final Stand Last Team Standing Match?

Little Miss Bliss looks to Kairi and the two share a brief gaze before they silently decides Alexa will answer first.

[Alexa Bliss]
Honestly? Credit to The Boss & Brat Connection. They proved why they made it to the finals Of The Queen Of The Ring Tournament, and it's because they truly are two of the top females in the division today. However, comma...we proved why WE are the better team because while they've been deceiving one another since the very first day of their friendship...Kairi and I have been nothing but honest with one another and truly had each other's best interest in mind every step of the way. We haven't attacked one another then reconciled our differences, twice...because we have no issues. Despite Mr. McMahon's best efforts to destroy our friendship? We have remained true to one another, and tonight it felt incredible to be alongside my best friend in that ring once again proving why our bond will be broken by NO ONE, and NOTHING.

Kairi Sane
Tonight we proved that there is nothing we can't overcome when we stand by each others side. And while it's been a few months since we've teamed with one another, we showed that our bond is impervious to rust. As talented as Liv Morgan and Sasha Banks are as individuals, combined, we were able to best them and after we were forced to face each other last week, tonight showed that our bond is stronger than ever. With our win here tonight, we each have momentum heading into our respective Championship matches at Coronation, Alexa's on her way to become the North American Champion for the first time in her career while I am looking to regain my treasure from Tessa Blanchard.

[Charly Caruso]
Speaking of which you did team with The Women's Champion last week where if you won, you both would decide what type of match your grand finale at Coronation would be. What does it mean to you to be able to determine how the both of you end your truly organic series of incredible matches? It started with her as Champion, then you defeated her. Then she reclaimed that title by defeating you when it came down to both of you in The Elimination Chamber. We've noticed a great deal of respect between you, I don't expect you to reveal what the match is now. But what kind of thought goes into this decision the two of you now have to make?

Kairi Sane
This goes back to before either of us were able to call ourselves Champion, before we each had our incredible Final Stand moments, Tessa dethroning the longest reigning Women's Champion in Natalya to become Champion and myself and Alexa ridding ourselves of her former friend and she who shall not be named in the second ever Last Team Standing match. To see the trajectory our rivalry has taken after I was put through the announcers table by Tessa to now having what is the final chapter in this war and have it be for the Women's Championship no less, and on top of that, have us collectively decide what the stipulation will be? There are no words to describe it. After our victory last week, Tessa and myself talked briefly about the potential match we could have and it only took a matter of seconds to decide because there's only one single stipulation fitting for our final confrontation. Maybe we'll have a Falls Count Anywhere match, perhaps a Ladder match. The option to go back to one of my career defining matches and have it be a Last Woman Standing match is always there. We could always take a page out of Natalya and Sasha's rivalry and have it be Hell in a Cell. The possibilities are virtually endless and tonight, we will have that question answered.

[Charly Caruso]
Alexa, what would you like to see as their final encounter for The Women's Championship?

[Alexa Bliss]
Gosh, putting me on the spot here, Charly. I don't know, I feel like...while I've been on this journey with Kairi throughout her competitive series with Tessa. I can't really make that decision for her, nor do I believe anyone else should because she's actually lived every moment of it. It's why when Mr. McMahon tried to intervene in that possibility I refused to go along with it. In the end, we both got what we wanted. She gets to choose what she believes is the right type of match befitting their story...and I, got to enjoy a nice cup of coffee as I watched Mandy and Mr. McMahon's diabolical scheme completely blow up in their faces.

[Charly Caruso]
You've really made yourself Enemy Number One when it comes to Mandy Rose and The North American Championship that as of tonight she now holds the record for the longest reign of that title. But with just two weeks left until Coronation, aren't you worried that while you do indeed have your rematch against Mandy...poking the bear relentlessly could make things even more difficult on you than they already have been.

[Alexa Bliss]
Let's not sugarcoat this okay? The deck has been stacked against me two times over since I rightfully refuted Mandy being HANDED The North American Championship. The fact she now holds a record, despite avoiding every possible duty that comes with being a Champion is a slap in the face to every other Champion that has held their title for a record number of days. If she hadn't disqualified herself at Downpour? Her reign would be over, and I would be Champion right now. But that's okay, because she can gloat about her merit-less record, after I'm done with her when I get my rematch? It'll be the only thing she'll have left.

[Charly Caruso]
You've of course seen Alexa have to deal with obstacle after obstacle since setting her sights on The North American Championship. Kairi, what have you thought about all of this? Has it frustrated you that you essentially have many times been used as a pawn to get at her? That your friendship has been taken advantage of as an attempted weapon against Bliss?

Kairi Sane
If you want to call that a weapon then Mr. McMahon and his Golden Mistress have been misusing it spectacularly. Instead of denying Alexa a shot at a Championship she more than deserved and should have won at Downpour, she was put against insurmountable odds due to Mandy Rose's insecurity and she still got her shot. And instead of accepting that her reign is rapidly reaching its end, she tries to continue pushing, desperately trying to find something, anything that will give her an edge heading into Coronation. She tried to have a wedge driven into our friendship, that failed, she tried to have Bliss face Awesome Kong, that failed, she'll try to defend that North American Championship at Coronation, and guess what? She'll fail again.

Alexa rests her head against Kairi's shoulder, wrapping one arm around the side of her waist as she smiles at her friend's supportive words.

Kairi Sane
Do you remember what happened the last time someone “Blissed off” Alexa? She who shall not be named found herself in the losing end of a Last Team Standing match and hasn't been seen since. When her back is to the corner, she finds a way to fight out of it, she finds a way to win. Despite all that, when it comes down to it, it does annoy me to see my best friend in such a position but she knows that all she has to do is ask and I'll be at her side in a heartbeat. And judging how that landscape as been set up for Coronation, I think she's done quite well on her own. She has a Championship match against a woman who should have no business being a Champion, who was given everything she has and hasn't done a single thing to earn it. She will soon come to the realization that her “longest” reign will be nothing more than a footnote when Alexa becomes the North American Champion and that her ignorance... isn't Bliss.

Following Kairi's final words, Alexa looks at Charly with a "That's my best friend" grin. Clearly happy and appreciative of The Pirate Princess' kind words and the fact that while it hasn't been easy the last month especially to be associated with her, their bond truly is unlike any other Alexa has ever had before. Nia would have already stabbed her in the back by now because of her selfish nature. But Kairi? While pursuing her own plans to regain her Women's Title she makes their friendship a priority and Alexa has done the same in her quest to become North American Champion. They walk off together to go celebrate their victory as Charly is left smiling at how great it is to see a friendship like theirs in this business. The cameras then fade, and Anarchy heads to a commercial break as a long night is still ahead, and much more is to come.

The scene opens up with a man sitting on a bench backstage, a spotlight in the background and you can hear everything he’s doing, every slight movement. He begins to take out a roll of black tape and puts it to the right size for his wrist.

[Dₒₘᵢₙᵢₖ Dᵢⱼₐₖₒᵥᵢc]
You put me in the ring with someone unqualified, someone feeble and weak by their morbius complex. Roderick.. Strong. You chose me to be your partner and that’s because I pose a huge threat to everyone, and now that we’re no longer a pairing under the Motor City Cup..

He smirks to himself still wrapping his wrist but more ruggedly so.

[Dₒₘᵢₙᵢₖ Dᵢⱼₐₖₒᵥᵢc]
I’m now able to impose my will, impose the threat that I am onto you. You know it, and I know it. I see it, and you see it.

Dominik finishes up his wrist tape then adjusts his elbow pad resting his elbows on his thigh and getting deep in thought.

[Dₒₘᵢₙᵢₖ Dᵢⱼₐₖₒᵥᵢc]
I want you at Coronation, and I want to show the XWL universe what I am capable of.. They will get to view the decimation of the Messiah Of The Backbreaker.  Vendetta No More, you are not a King, you are my stepping stone. The only thing Undisputed come the end of July is that you will..

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Dijakovic puts his hands cupped to the side

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He points to his face in one fluid motion

He stares into the camera and his eyes are widened with his fingers still pointing but now to his pupils..



[Dₒₘᵢₙᵢₖ Dᵢⱼₐₖₒᵥᵢc]
On the future..



Dijakovic stands up from the bench and as he walks away an image flashes on the screen of him kickboxing then fades to commercial break.

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As Anarchy rolls on, we get a shot of our XWL announce team.

Mauro Ranallo
The world of wrestling was set ablaze with the announcement earlier today of Japan's biggest name making his was to XWL!

Corey Graves
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 15 years, you have heard of Hiroshi Tanahashi!

Renee Young
He is a living legend in Japan! Some look to him as a sort of spiritual being! His popularity is insane!

Mauro Ranallo
The "once in a century" talent held a press conference this morning in Japan to announce his departure. Let's take a look.

As a video airs, we see what appears to be the chairman of a major Japanese wrestling promotion. He bows to a room full of Japanese media before beginning to speak. Subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen as they translate the spoken words in English.



Chairman
本日は、ありがとうございました。 今日は私達の会社にとって歴史的な、しかし悲しい日を迎えます。 素晴らしい才能の出発と共に、私達は私達の会社で新しい時代を迎えるという事実により歴史的です。 私たちが間違いなく私たちの一番のスターを失っているという事実のせいで悲しいことに。 私たちはACEを失いつつあります。
(Thank you everyone for joining us today. Today marks a historic, but sad day for our company. Historic due to the fact that with the departure of a great talent, we begin a new era in our company. Sad due to the fact we our losing without a doubt our number one star. We are losing our Ace.)

Gasps can be heard around the room.

Chairman
私たちは苦くはないが、願っています。 棚橋、日本の星が中村として米国で成功裡に競争できる以上のものであることを証明し続けることができることを願っています...
(We are not bitter, but hopeful. Hopeful that Tanahashi can continue to prove that the stars of Japan are more than capable of successfully competing in the United State. Stars such as Shinsuke Nakamura...)

Clapping can be heard for the mention of the Japanese star.

Chairman
内藤と悪…
(Tetsuya Naito and EVIL...)

More clapping echos around the small conference room.

Chairman
ケニー・オメガを忘れないでください。
(..and let's not forget Kenny Omega!)

This name brings the loudest applause of all. The chairman continues.

Chairman
棚橋がうまく競うが、日本を世界的なプロレスの最前線に導き、このすばらしい国が彼の努力を誇りに思うであろうことを私は私の心に疑いの余地はない。 それでは、それ以上の苦労なしに、私は棚橋に講演の時間を与えたいと思います。それからメディアに質問の機会を与えます。
(I have no doubt in my mind that Tanahashi will compete well but bring Japan to the forefront of professional wrestling worldwide and make this great country proud of his effort. So without further ado, I would like to give Tanahashi his time to speak and then we will give the media opportunity for questions.)

Cameras flash around the room, all taking pictures of today's historic announcement. Tanahashi smiles as he looks excited to be here today.



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
はい！ 本日はご来場ありがとうございました。本日は、この機会に一般の人々と話すことができました。 ここでの私の契約は実際には数日前に終了したので、私は彼が今回私に許可してくれたことに感謝しています。
(Yes! Thank you everyone for coming today and thank you Mr. Chairman for allowing me this opportunity to speak to the public today. My contract here actually ended a few days ago so I am grateful he has allowed me this time.)



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
私達は長い間交渉してきました、しかし私は契約に署名するために目的を持っている必要があります。 他の時間とは違って、私は日本でここで成し遂げることができる何かを考えることができませんでした。 ここですべてのチャンピオンシップを獲得しました。 私は日本が提供するすべてのプロレス賞を受賞しました。 私はそれをすべてここでやった。 私はあらゆる主要な会場で競争しました。 私はそれが私が他の何か…または他のどこかに私の視力を設定する時が来たと信じています。 XWL組織が棚橋寛の新しい家になることをお知らせします。
(We have negotiated for a long time now but I need to have a purpose in order to sign a contract. Unlike all the other times, I couldn't think of anything else I could accomplish here in Japan. I have captured every championship here. I have earned every professional wrestling award Japan has to offer. I have done it all here. I have competed in every major venue. I believe it is time I set my sights on something else... or somewhere else. I would like to announce that the XWL organization will be the new home of Hiroshi Tanahashi!)



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
私が男の子だった頃には、Hulk Hogan、 'Macho Man' Randy Savage、そして雑誌の表紙のUltimate Warriorのようなプロのレスラーたちが私の出身地である大垣の周りに立っていました。 私はそれらの男性を偶像化することで育ちました、そして、彼らは私がプロレスラーとしてこの旅に出た理由の一部です。 その後、私はShawn Michaelsという男を見ました。 人生よりも大きい男。 そのようなスキルを持った男、彼は彼が指輪を共有した人なら誰よりも優れている可能性があります。 彼が私にアメリカの聴衆を彼のやり方で魅了させることを私が夢見ているのを見てください、そして今私はその機会を持っています。 私は日本のエースだけでなく、アメリカのエース、そして願わくば地球全体であるという夢を実現する機会を得ました。
(Back when I was just a boy, I would see professional wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, and the Ultimate Warrior on the covers of magazines on stands all around my hometown of Ōgaki. I grew up idolizing those men and they are part of the reason I set out onto this journey as a professional wrestler. Later on I watched a man named Shawn Michaels. A man larger than life. A man with such skill, he could outclass anyone he shared a ring with. Watching him made me dream of one day captivating the American audience the way he did and now I have that opportunity. I have the opportunity of fulfilling the dream of not only being the Ace of Japan, but the Ace of the United State and hopefully the entire planet.)

Tanahashi looks to the chairman, ready for questions.

Chairman
この時点で、メディアのメンバーは彼らの質問をするかもしれません。
(At this time, members of the media may ask their questions.)

The first reporter is handed a microphone.

Reporter 1
棚橋さん、今日はどうもありがとうございました。 あなたは、目的なしに契約の大きさを決めることができないと述べました。 あなたがXWLと契約を交わすとき、あなたはゴールを持っていなければなりません。 その目標は何ですか？
(Mr. Tanahashi, thank you for inviting us today. You mentioned not being able to sign a contract without a purpose. Signing a contract with XWL, you must have a goal. What is that goal?)

Tanahashi smiles as he nods his head toward the reporter, thanking the reporter for their question.



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
私の目標はXWLが今まで見た中で最高のものになることです。 結局私はエースです。 私が日本でやったように、XWLが提供するすべてのチャンピオンシップ、最も重要なのは世界ヘビー級選手権に勝ちたいです。 これは間違いなく私のXWLのエースと宇宙のエースとしての主張を固めるでしょう。
(My goal is to be the best XWL has ever seen. I am the Ace after all. I am the face of Japanese wrestling, so I want to be the face of XWL as well. Just like I have done in Japan, I want to win every championship XWL has to offer, most importantly the World Heavyweight Championship. This would without a doubt solidify my claim as Ace of XWL and Ace of the Universe.)

Tanahashi looks out into the room full of reporters.

Reporter 2
タナ、あなたが去るのを見るのはとても悲しいです。 XWLの才能についてあなたの意見をお聞きしたいのですが。 日本のトップスターたちが彼らと戦っているのを見ました。 あなたはどうすると思いますか？
(Tana, we are very sad to see you leave. I would just like to ask your opinion of the talent in XWL. We have seen top Japanese stars struggle against them. How do you think you will do?)

Tanahashi shows a confident grin to the reporter before answering the question.



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
私はそれが始めるのが簡単ではないことを知っています。 統計的に勝利することは、そのようなやり方で始めようとはしませんが、時が経つにつれてそこに着きます。 中村を見てください。 彼は素晴らしい成績を収めたので、Kennyもそうです。 XWLスターの才能レベルは他に類を見ません。 あなたは同じバナーの下で競争している世界中のトッププロレスラーを持っています。 私がどうやって出発するかはわかりませんが、私は興奮しています！ 私は確かに一つのことを知っています、私はあらゆる試合に最善を尽くします。
(I know it won't be easy starting out. Statistically victories don't tend to go our way starting out in that style, but with time we get there. Just look at Nakamura. He's done great and so has Kenny. The talent level of the XWL stars are like none other. You have the top professional wrestlers across the world competing under the same banner. Though I'm not sure how I will fare starting out, I am excited! I know one thing is for sure, I will give my best effort every match.)

After checking his watch, the chairman holds up one finger to the reporters. We only have time for one more question.

Reporter 3
Tana everyone wants to know, when will we see you in an XWL ring?

Tanahashi smiles again.



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
私はそれが始めるのが簡単ではないことを知っています。 統計的に勝利することは、そのようなやり方で始めようとはしませんが、時が経つにつれてそこに着きます。 中村を見てください。 彼は素晴らしい成績を収めたので、Kennyもそうです。 XWLスターの才能レベルは他に類を見ません。 あなたは同じバナーの下で競争している世界中のトッププロレスラーを持っています。 私がどうやって出発するかはわかりませんが、私は興奮しています！ 私は確かに一つのことを知っています、私はあらゆる試合に最善を尽くします。
(Excellent question. XWL and I have agreed for my debut match to take place at the upcoming Coronation show! I can't wait to enter into that arena and step through those ropes. I can already see it in my head!)

Tanahashi now looks toward the camera to address his fans watching in Japan.



HIROSHI TANAHASHI
今私は自分のものを詰めるために出発しなければなりません。 私の家族と私はこれから数日のうちにアメリカへ引っ越します。 日本にいる私のファンにとって、あなたが私に与えてくれた人生に感謝します。 あなたがいなければ、私はどこかのキュービクル内の別の体になります。 私は別の名前になります。 私はあなたの前に座っている棚橋寛ではないでしょう。 あなたがいなければ、私はエースにはならないでしょう。 XWLを旅している間ずっと私に従ってください。 XWLが確実に日本に戻ってくるので、また会いましょう。 とにかく、私はあなた一人一人を欠場することになります！
(Now I must leave to pack my things. My family and I will be moving to the United States in the coming days. To my fans here in Japan, thank you for the life you have given me. Without you, I would be just another body in a cubicle somewhere. I would be just another name. I would not be the Hiroshi Tanahashi that sits before you. Without you, I would not be the Ace. Please follow me throughout my journey in XWL. I have no doubt I'll be seeing you again as XWL will surely return to Japan at some point during my time there. Regardless, I will miss each and every one of you!)

Tanahashi holds his hand out with his index finger pointing toward camera. Slowly, he raises his hand so that his finger now points toward the ceiling as he shouts out his signature catchphrase.

HIROSHI TANAHASHI
Aishiteimasu!

Applause fills the room as we see Tanahashi stand and bow to the clapping reporters. The video fades and the theme song of Tanahashi begins to play throughout the arena for tonight's Anarchy.



As the music plays, a graphic appears on the screen. We see a silhouette of Tanahashi with words that read "Debuting at Coronation".

Corey Graves
I'm gonna be honest, guys. I'm completely shook! I never thought I'd see Hiroshi Tanahashi competing in an XWL ring!

Mauro Ranallo
I'm right there with you, partner. It's surreal!

Corey Graves
I can't wait for Coronation!

Renee Young
Not to rain on anyone's parade, but can Tanahashi compete with the level of talent XWL has to offer?

Corey Graves begins to laugh.

Corey Graves
Renee, that might be the funniest thing you've ever said. It's Hiroshi Tanahashi for crying out loud! If anything, he should be challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship in his first match on name value alone!

Mauro Ranallo
Be that as it may, he's gotta get through Coronation first and guys, we don't even know who he's facing yet!

Corey Graves
Whoever it is, they better train their butt off. Tanahashi isn't just some guy off the street. He's known as a once in a century talent for a reason.

As the announcers finish hyping up the debut of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tana's theme song fades out. We transition to our next segment of the evening.

We head into a special video package for our new longest reigning and current North American Champion, God's Greatest Creation: Mandy Rose. The video kicks off with a narrator, voiced by Jon Bailey (the voice in all of the epic movie trailers). His voice is followed by several rotating clips of photoshoots and just a few of the countless highlights of Mandy's historic reign thus far.



[Jon Bailey]
This week XWL achieves one of the greatest milestones in its ENTIRE history. Join us as we celebrate the woman who has valiantly, relentless, selflessly, and courageously taken professional wrestling to new heights with her unmatched charisma and ethereal beauty...



[Jon Bailey]
Her deadly precision and celestial strength...



[Jon Bailey]
The woman who single-handedly brought the women's division out of the ashes and into her warm, golden light. The woman that is to be celebrated not only this week, but each and every week going forward. She is your LONGEST REIGNING North American Champion in history, she is the most radiant and relevant cover girl of Muscle & Fitness Hers. She is, GOD'S GREATEST CREATION:... MAAAAAANDYYY... RRROOOOOOOSE!












As the appropriate selection for Mandy's celebratory video package fades out and her theme song begins. Our camera follows suit and zooms out of the titantron to reveal Mandy's latest magazine cover, one of many in her extensive repertoire.



[Corey Graves]
Now THAT is an introduction fit for a Goddess! The LONGEST REIGNING Goddess, might I add, by the legendary Jon Bailey! Talk about a career highlight, for Bailey of course.

[Renee Young]
Is that really a title that you or even Mandy can truly be proud of, Corey? I’ll give credit where credit is due, but Mandy’s arguably only had one legitimate title defense in her 78 days and counting as North American Champion.

[Corey Graves]
What kind of sources are you getting that information from, Renee? Because mine are coming straight from the official XWL record books, not some tin foil hat-wearing Wikipedia page!

[Renee Young]
Have we been calling different matches for the last 3 months? Between you, Chad Gable, Mr. McMahon, and everyone else under her spell, YOU’RE the ones drinking Mandy’s golden kool-aid without question!

[Corey Graves]
I’ll have you know that if Mandy ever did produce her very own flavor of kool-aid, I wouldn’t feel comfortable starting my day without a glass!

[Renee Young]
My point exactly.

The camera continues to zoom out on the titantron until we catch a glimpse of the Golden Goddess herself, striking her signature pose in the center of the ring. Rose spreads her arms out wide to bask in the glory of the ignorantly booing fans before bringing them up into the air and letting one slowly glide down before resting behind her head.



[Mauro Ranallo]
Getting back to the issue at hand, that being the latest issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers, as you see there on the titantron. No matter your opinion on XWL’s Golden Goddess, and chances are you’ve got a very strong one, it is always a notable feat when one of professional wrestling’s own is credited for works outside of the business.

[Corey Graves]
And there she is! Feast your eyes— or better yet, first grab your sunglasses to shield your mortal retinas from the inhuman and heavenly glow that constantly surrounds God’s Greatest Creation wherever she goes! The only woman who looks even more divine in person than with photoshop.

The golden lights fade back out to our typical arrangement as Mandy makes eye contact with the camera and raises a microphone up to her lips. Before any words can leave her mouth though, the uproar of the crowd's dislike for the Golden Goddess cause a brief delay, and a grin to crack across the face of Mandy Rose. After giving them a moment to simmer down, the new longest reigning North American Champion begins to speak.


When you're God's Greatest Creation, every week makes its own history. However, this week? This week I made some very special history, but before we get into that there's something about last week that needs to be addressed... Last week, I was practically jumped by Alexa Bliss and her cohorts, who I now have reason to believe were all conspiring against me after I selflessly volunteered to be her partner, and was then robbed in broad spotlight of my undefeated streak. I want you all to know that I do take this matter very seriously, because in case it isn't painfully obvious, I'm nothing like Alexa Bliss. So, losing isn't exactly what I'm known for. In fact, I'm confident that you will all be able to find some comfort in knowing that Mr. McMahon has sought out a team of the top referees in the nation, and together they will be taking an in-depth look from every angle at the closing moments of that match in order ensure that justice is served. Until they are able to unanimously come to an agreement and prove without a single doubt that both of my shoulders were on the mat for all three seconds of that count, I am pleased to announce that that match is hereby expunged from the record books, and I remain your longest reigning, UNDEFEATED, North American Champion.

The booing from the audience reaches a near deafening state. Finally the crowd mics have to be cut just in order for Mandy Rose to speak over the highly vocal fans with her microphone.


But with that all behind us now, let’s talk about the commendable decision by Muscle & Fitness Hers to have yours truly grace the cover of their magazine this month. As your one and only Golden Goddess, I am in peak physical condition at all times. Inside this magazine, you can find countless tips, tricks, and pointers that will take you all and your neglected bodies from a blatant not, to an absolutely hot. So if looking like this, or simply looking at this is something that interests you, be sure to pick up your copy on your way out of the arena tonight. There will be stands by each and every exit, and like anything with my name and face on it, they’ll surely sell fast, so don’t hesitate to get yours. All proceeds will go directly to me... Now, since I am officially your LONGEST REIGNING, UNDEFEATED, North American Champion, and I have wiped she who shall not be named out of MY history books, let the festivities begin! Gentlemen?

Right on the Champion’s cue, two security guards step inside of the ring. One holding a large bottle of golden champagne, and the other a corkscrew and a gold-rimmed champagne glass. Mandy strokes her hair nonchalantly while the men begin to work at, and eventually pop the cork from the bottle. With a loud pop, the cork shoots off into the air and carbonated fizz bubbles over the the neck of the bottle. Working together once again, one of the guards pours some champagne into the slender and delicate glass before the other guard drops down to one knee and presents it to the Golden Goddess as if he were a knight of the royal guard. Mandy smiles and places her hand over her heart as if she’s surprised, even though this entire event is highly orchestrated.


Everyone please join me by raising your glass, or in your cases a large plastic cup of God only knows whatever you regular people drink, and let’s have a toast... To my eternal success, untouchable legacy, and divine beauty. Here’s to the year of the Golden Goddess, and God’s Greatest Champion... Me...!

Out of the corner of the camera’s lens, we can see Corey Graves stand to his feet and raise his own champagne glass at the commentator’s desk, pinky up.

[Corey Graves]
Oh, did you two somehow not get the memo that there would be champagne? Pity, but I guess that’s part of the territory when you’re the habitual hater of a completely sinless being such as Mandy Rose. Can’t relate!

[Renee Young]
Nope, I guess my invitation to this patronizing Mandy cult get-together must have gotten lost in the mail, or she just forgot my number... Again.

The sarcasm in Renee’s voice is unavoidable, unless you’re Corey, who’s too caught up in being posh and haughty to even notice she said a single word. Mandy flashes that familiar Prom Queen smile as she raises her glass. While the nearly muted booing of the crowd continues, a few members of the audience (notably the men), raise their cups of Coke, beer, or both in honor and salute of the North’s American Champion. Mandy lowers her glass a few short seconds later and takes a sip of her top-dollar champagne. Before she can even swallow the bubbly sip, her and everyone else’s attention is redirected towards the stage as we see an uninvited guest crashing Mandy's "moment."



[Alexa Bliss]
Wow, Mandy...a magazine cover, a historic title reign...a celebration befitting a Golden Goddess...and you didn't think to invite me? Rude.

She pauses for a moment to get over The North American Champion's rudeness...then proceeds onward.



[Alexa Bliss]
But hey, congratulations. I mean, the bar for North American Champions thanks to you and your god given ability, inside...and outside of the ring has been raised. This IS a time for celebration, a time for recognition, a time...to relish this moment while you can. Because in case you've forgotten...as of two weeks ago when your sugar daddy otherwise known as our General Manager came out here to your rescue after your had the audacity to question my "fury?" He stated if I won my match with Awesome Kong...I would have my rematch with you for The North American Championship. And last I checked? A win by disqualification is still a win...so that means ALL of this? Might be a "celebration" tonight? But in actuality it's more like a going away party.

The fans react to Alexa's last remark with a "pop!" clearly hoping her words prove true after Alexa receives her rematch against The Champion who cheated her out of her last opportunity. While Mandy rolls her eyes and scoffs at Alexa's threat, Little Miss Bliss fully descends the rest of the way down the ramp and casually climbs the steel steps stopping as she now stands on the apron.



[Alexa Bliss]
Kind of like you made your loss in last week's Main-Event "go away." Gee, what a shocker...no one in this entire area...or watching at home right now with their jaws hung wide open...totally didn't see that coming. You can call yourself undefeated if it makes you feel good, just like you can say your reign as Champion has been "incredible." It doesn't make it true, and you can me the truth bearer, because I have refused this entire time to allow your false narrative to ever go without questioning. You have been handed everything throughout your "historic" reign. And the fact they have you now plastered on some magazine just tells you how far Muscle and Fitness Hers has fallen that they have to put a trollop like you front and center for everyone to adore. I wonder how big the check had to be from Mr. McMahon to make that a reality? But anything for his "special friend" right?

Again Mandy seems unbothered of the opinion of this feisty sheep who has refused to just marvel at her Shepard like everyone else. Alexa bends down stepping through the ropes and then looks at the setup in the ring and continues to address God's Greatest Creation.



[Alexa Bliss]
We both know what last week was, Mandy. It's why you stand here tonight trying to erase it from everyone's minds. You set me up to be embarrassed, to be left in that ring all alone as my only friend in this division stood across me conflicted. You and your man candy back there have repeatedly tried to pit us against each other, to drive a wedge between us and ruin the one good thing that has come out of my last 6 months in XWL...and repeatedly you have FAILED. I knew you had something nefarious planned last week, and when I saw you in Mr. McMahon's office? I decided to do a little manipulating of my own and I didn't have to take my top off to do it.

"OHHHHHHH!" The audience echoes loudly as Mandy's demeanor slightly changes, no longer able to keep an unbothered look about her after that far from subtle remark by Bliss.

[Alexa Bliss]
The Wicked Witch Of XWL created a foolproof brew that you absolutely fell for. You couldn't resist the chance to abandon me in that match, could you? Well, as you saw...the feeling was oh so mutual.



[Alexa Bliss]
Nothing quite like a nice cup of coffee as you watch someone get what they deserve, huh? Speaking of which, I think this moment calls for a toast, don't you? To celebrate what we ALL deserve, and that is the END of your reign! So if you'll just hold please, I seem to be without the proper toasting materials...and while that champagne looks great...I'm more of a coffee person.

Alexa lowers her microphone, and raises her empty hand up in full view before snapping her fingers. Mandy looks at Alexa with a range of expressions, annoyance, anger, and amusement all wrapped into one reaction that ultimately has The North American Champion wondering what that "snap" meant in coloration with this whole coffee remark. What, is she gonna cosplay as Thanos now? Perhaps have java beans in a gauntlet? While that could maybe be an option...suddenly we see a crew member power walking down the ramp as he cautiously holds a cup of coffee in both hands to ensure it doesn't spill. And that makes more sense, she was snapping her fingers to summon her coffee, Starbucks is shook at how fast it's being delivered, while Mandy just seems more and more annoyed by all of this. This is after all HER special night...and Alexa is not just intruding on things she's practically making herself at home down to the last detail of having her coffee delivered INSTEAD OF JUST COMING OUT HERE WITH IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.  

[Corey Graves]
Oh come on, what is this?

[Renee Young]
How else do you expect her to toast?

[Corey Graves]
Why would Mandy toast to the end of her reign? IT'S GOING TO GO ON FOREVER, WHY TOAST TO SUCH AN ASTRONOMICAL IMPOSSIBILITY?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Yes, silly us.

Alexa holds her index finger up to Mandy as she takes a couple of steps back and reaches through the ropes. He hands her the coffee to which she softly smiles and exclaims "Thank you" before returning face to face with Mandy. Little Miss Bliss softly blows on the coffee before taking a sip and letting out the classic "ahhhh." After enjoying her java she looks back to Mandy for one final remark before their toast.

[Alexa Bliss]
See, I can pay people to fetch me things too...it doesn't make you special. But now that I have my coffee, and you have your champagne, here's to us...and making more history together when I face you for The North American Championship and bring an end to your "HISTORIC" reign. Cheers, Mandy.

Alexa raises her up towards Mandy, but no one perhaps even her truly believes Mandy's actually going to go through with this toast.


Speaking of things that came as a surprise to absolutely no one, welcome back to my spotlight, Alexa..! Like a moth to my golden flame, I knew it wouldn't take long for Five Feet of Disqualifications herself to make yet another appearance on my behalf. In fact if I didn't know any better Alexa, I might get the impression that you're just a little bit obsessed with me? Not that I blame you, or any of these other sheep in the audience that you consider your people. But since I knew you'd be showing yourself, and knowing just how much your life revolves around little ol' me, I took the liberty of getting you your very own copy of my issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers! And since you're such a great sport Alexa, I'll even go through the trouble of making your wildest dreams come true AGAIN and personally sign it for you right now.

Without even taking her eyes off of Alexa, Mandy extends her hand and snaps. A grin crosses her rosy lips as another staff member from ringside runs up and climbs onto the apron, lifting a small, Greek column-like pedestal over the ropes. The North American Champion places her glass of champagne on said pedestal as the same staffer then hands her a sharpie and places a copy of her magazine on the pedestal by her glass of champagne. The look on Mandy's face is almost a reminder to Bliss that while people waiting on her every whim might have been a one time stunt for Alexa, this is the Golden Goddess's reality. Rose takes the sharpie in one hand with her mic still in the other, and leans over while she begins to write:


To the person who is easily my most devoted follower...I am honored to be your inspiration... Keep your head up, and dream realistically... Not everyone is cut out to be a Champion... xoxo, Mandy.

Mandy smirks as she completes the finals stroke of the marker. She tosses it outside of the ring and picks up the magazine and approaching Alexa.


Here, why don't you give me that...

The North American Champion pulls the microphone right out of Alexa's hand.


Nobody needs to hear anything else you have to say tonight, Alexa... But here, to distract you from your impending third failed attempt at capturing my title at Coronation, and well as getting your mind off of whatever terrible backyard brew you're ingesting...

Rose tucks the magazine in between Bliss's arm and chest, ensuring that she receives it securely.


Come to think of it, why don't we just get rid of it all together, hm? That burnt coffee bean stench is offending my nostrils.

At that moment, Mandy SLAPS THE MUG RIGHT OUT OF ALEXA'S HAND! The crowd lets out an audible gasp as the Golden Goddess gives Little Miss Bliss a true Regina George smile. She reaches over and reclaims her glass of champagne, holding it up just long enough to say:


Cheers.

In an ironic and loaded response to the last line that left Alexa Bliss's mouth. Remaining completely unbothered, Mandy tilts her head back to take another sip of her golden champagne, but as she pulls the glass away from her lips and brings her face back down to the level of Alexa's...she sees a "Blissed Off" Alexa gritting her teeth for a moment, which brings even more of a joy to her night. But Alexa's agitation doesn't last long, as she looks to the magazine that Mandy forced into her possession, and starts to stare at it. She "admires" the cover, nodding with a "not bad" expression then begins to flip open the pages, her mood slowly mellowing out as if this holy scripture written about the celestial champion has brightened her day. She lips the tip of her finger and turns the page, seemingly reading the article written about The North American Champion and then stretches her head forward to observe the unfortunate mess that was created when her coffee was spilled onto the mat and then back at the magazine that Mandy has proudly shoved in all of our faces tonight. With the most cheerful smile now on Alexa's face she grabs the corner of a page, and proceeds to RIP IT OUT OF THE MAGAZINE! Mandy's mouth flies open as she exclaims "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" to which Alexa responds by tossing that page out of the magazine into the fallen remains of her coffee on the mat. The page is immediately sopped up by the dark roast, and unfortunately it isn't enough to clean this mess.

Alexa realizing that this isn't exactly the quicker picker upper...tears out another page allowing it to fall to the mat on it's own, then another, then another, then ANOTHER as a flurry of pages rain down onto the mess Mandy made, and the audience gets a kick out of watching Mandy's irritation grow with each page that is ruined by the spilled coffee. Bliss rubs the bottom of her boots on the mess of pages mixed with the coffee to sop up all the liquid but all it seems to be doing is making this magazine even more unrecognizable. Finally, Alexa realizes that the pages by themselves are too thin to actually clean up the liquid grabs the magazine by both ends, then RIPS the stripped magazine in half, so that she has two somewhat padded clumps of what was Mandy's prized magazine and bends down very calmly, yet very bitchy at the same time ensuring to look up at Mandy as she slowly freaks out as she places both ends of the magazine remains on the mess of coffee and begins to wipe it fiercely as if this is a Bounty commercial and she's unfortunately in the phase where she's using the inferior competitor that doesn't really get the mess up at all.

Mandy furious at Alexa's disrespect, embraces her inner wicked stepsister and nods her head before taking her mostly full glass of champagne and casually dumping it over Alexa's body and exclaims "Oops, looks like you missed a spot." She starts to laugh, and not in a soft way but in like that classic mean girl cackle that has her head turn from left to right as she revels in another's misfortune. The camera zooms in on Bliss as she feels the champagne drip off her back and parts of her neck and rises up stunned and infuriated.



Mandy notices the dripping Bliss's raging emotions and her laughter ceases perhaps realizing the hornet's nest has been poked enough...but unfortunately for her, it was MORE than enough. Alexa's fist clenches, and without much time after she turns to Mandy and CLOBBERS her with a wicked right hand that sends Mandy to the mat, and the audience to their feet with a rowdy cheer! Corey Graves audibly gasped in horror as Mandy grabs her cheek and jaw, coming to terms with what just happened. The Golden Goddess slowly stands up to her feet after a few moments of being gazed down upon by Five Feet of Fury. Once standing eye-to-eye once again, Mandy sucks her teeth and nods slowly, indicating that she understands how this is going to be. She turns on her heel as if she’s going to walk away, but suddenly snaps back and whips Alexa across the face with a vicious SLAP! The sharp and distinct sound of Mandy’s manicured hand striking Alexa’s cheek echoes around the ring like the crack of a whip. While Alexa stumbles to her side from the impact, Mandy makes a point to lean over her demeaningly while she barks out: “I could snap my fingers and you’d be collecting unemployment, DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT?” The Champion uses her mere couple inches of height advantage to seemingly tower down over Bliss and will her into submission. However, as history has shown us, that method doesn’t ever go well with Little Miss Bliss backed into a metaphorical corner. While Alexa stands back up straight, removing her hand to reveal a bright red hand print indicating that her skin was still in the process of recovering to its natural color. Luckily, our cameras catch a glimpse of hell literally breaking loose inside of Alexa Bliss’s eyes just before she TACKLES MANDY ROSE TO THE GROUND! With a savage scream of sheer anger and frustration, Bliss unloads a series of lefts, rights, hair pulls, and just overall butchering of God’s Greatest Creation. Mandy’s platinum Bellami hair extensions go flying as the Champion desperately attempts to shield her face at all costs. Rose finally grabs hold of the bottom rope and uses her strength to pry her own body out of Alexa’s grip.



The Golden Goddess spills outside of the ring sloppily as she tries to catch her breath and check her hair, nails, and face in the process. "HOW DARE YOU PUT YOUR GRUBBY LITTLE SAUSAGE FINGERS ON ME, I'M THE LONGEST REIGNING NORTH AMERICAN CHA-" Before Mandy could even finish the sentence, Alexa drops and rolls out of the ring after her! Rose's words cut off abruptly as she takes off around ringside. Bliss isn't letting her get away that easily though, and begins a pursuit of the Golden Goddess. Mandy runs all the way around towards commentary, where Corey Graves has stood to his feet. With Alexa hot on her trail, Mandy dashes behind Corey, pushing him into Alexa's path! Ever so eager to valiantly serve his Goddess, Graves stands proudly with his chin up in front of Bliss like a loyal knight of the Queensguard. Five Feet of Fury was in full effect, and didn't think twice about swiftly stepping to Corey in an attempt to swing her wicked right arm up and clock Graves right on the jaw. Before her arm had barely even left her side, Corey instantly lets out a squeal befitting of a preteen girl and jumps out of the way. Renee Young and Mauro Ranallo can both be seen battling the constant urges to roll their eyes but also laugh as Bliss now has a straight shot to the North American Champion. The two exchange a quick glare (Mandy's of sheer terror) before the Champion sprints into the timekeeper's corner of the ring. Bliss follows suit, even after Rose nimbly hops the barricade to seek refuge in the crowd! Not her brightest choice.

The crowd are booing Mandy as she jogs up the stairs, taking a frightened glance back over her shoulder at a furious Alexa Bliss who is steadily closing the gap as the two both ascend up the lengthy concrete staircase. A spotlight suddenly finds them in order to create a better view of the action, just in time for Bliss to catch up with the Golden Goddess and grab her by the platinum locks. Mandy lets out a scream as she stops dead in her tracks and reaches back in an effort to keep her freshly bleached hair attached to its roots. The surrounding crowd let out a major cheer while Alexa shakes her head back and forth slowly, licking her teeth while she raises Mandy's head back before sending the Golden Goddess face first into the metal railing! Mandy attempts to get her hands up to block some of the impact, but she doesn't quite get there in time as the sickening thud indicates. The crowd are in a joyous uproar that was reminiscent of Queen Cersei being stripped and marched through the city streets in shame. Mandy stumbles down onto the concrete stairs, completely dazed and confused after the devastating blow, but still conscious enough to put her hands up and beg Alexa to stop the attack. While Bliss is anything but through with Rose at this particular point, there is a brief moment that she hesitates, perhaps a sign of her change of heart over the last 6 months. However, the Golden Goddess is as calculated as she is beautiful, and in that brief moment of weakness, she kicks the knee out from Alexa which brings Little Miss Bliss down to one knee. Now in perfect range, Mandy delivers a quick shot with her boot to the torso of Bliss, sending her back and down a few stairs until she finally grabs onto the railing to stop the fall from becoming any more dangerous. Alexa writhes in pain as she reaches back at the small of her back which took most of the blow from the sharp concrete edges, while Mandy uses this time to swiftly recoup before she continues running up the stair case.

Bliss motivated by rage doesn't stay prone for long, and lifts her head up just as Mandy disappears out of view, heading through the door opening at the top of the stairs shoving her way through fans who dared to get into God's Greatest Creation's graces. Alexa picks herself up and comes charging up the stairs in hot pursuit of The North American Champion. The cameraman grateful for his regular cardio routine quickly follows behind Little Miss Bliss(ed) Off navigates through the fans who shout words of encouragement at her, including "BEAT HER ASS, ALEXA!" Finally she and the cameraman come out on the other side now into the concessions area, where even more crowds of fans stand on opposite sides screaming as their sudden trip to get a refill or one more plate of nachos has now turned into them having the best seat in the house for a good old fashioned brawl. But, as Alexa surveys the scene...she struggles to see where Mandy went to. They weren't apart for long, so where is she?

She walks forward, leaning ever slightly with each step to the right and left as she's at a loss for where Mandy could have gotten to. Realizing Alexa is in the dark...one fan, wearing a "Blissed Off" t-shirt points and screams "SHE'S RIGHT THERE!" Alexa turns into the direction they pointed, and there is Mandy trying to climb her way over a t-shirt stand perhaps to hide until the coast was clear. But now with her location being exposed, the camera pans in quickly to see Mandy's both horrified and angry expression at being outed by that "little brat" as she mouths. Alexa comes sprinting right at Mandy who awkwardly climbs over the merchandise table just in time to avoid being struck but now she's behind the table, and Alexa is at the front of it, the only barrier between them. Alexa starts to try to climb over it herself, but Mandy...trying to find something to fend off her attacker...sees a pile of shirts and just throws them at Bliss. This does literally nothing except further rile her up, and Mandy looks around again for something that might actual be useful. She sees the cardboard wall behind her which displayed the shirts of all the top Superstars in XWL...then starts to rip it apart not worrying about messing it up for future use. Alexa finally gets up onto the table and shouts "NOW YOU'RE GONNA PAY!” to which Mandy responds by frantically with all of her might pulling again on the "wall" behind her until it comes falling forward! Mandy ducks shielding herself as Alexa herself comes right into the line of collision and the backboard lands right on top of her.

Concerned fans gasp as they see Bliss flattened with no time to get out of the way of truly do anything but throw her hands up as Mandy starts to crawl out from under the table with a satisfied smile on her face. The "fans" of anyone but Mandy boo quite viciously at her escaping Bliss' rampage and rather than Mandy using this time to get far far away. She instead opts to rub it into their faces. "AW, SO MUCH FOR HER FURY!" She starts to laugh when it's abruptly stopped by the image of that cardboard wall being thrown back forward from whence it came...and a visibly frustrated Alexa fuming with anger. Mandy freezes, regretting that she thought that would be enough to subdue Bliss for long. Before she can overcome her state of disbelief, Alexa launches herself off the table with a banshee like scream diving onto Mandy with a tackle to the hard floor.

But she doesn't stop there, she starts to unload with wicked rights and lefts as she just pummels The Golden Goddess. Fans root Bliss on with each strike screaming in support as some rally with t-shirts they just bought swinging them through the air like flags. Mandy helpless, desperate to get free of Alexa's onslaught raises her hand forward SWIPING the eyes of Alexa which stifles her attack as Bliss grabs at her eyes blinded for the moment. Mandy uses this to crawl out from under Bliss and back to her feet, stumbling as she surveys the area to find salvation in the form of an exit. She sees the door, the exit to the outside that can lead her to a taxi, an uber, or even a bus. She's not really a bus person but desperate times call for desperate measures. Mandy dramatically staggers toward the door, starts to push it forward, when suddenly shes yanked back by her hair by a still somewhat blinded Bliss. Her face seems to be wet as if she or a fan threw water in her eyes to try to ease the pain and she is hellbent on not letting Mandy escape. With a fistful of Mandy's golden locks, Alexa bashes Mandy's face off the door then releases her grasp as Mandy slowly falls to the floor dazed from having her head bounced off such a thick door.

Now that Mandy's temporarily not going anywhere Bliss uses this time to further stabilize her vision. After all, she wants to see everything she's about to do to Mandy, to relish in her pain as payback for all that Mandy has put her through. With one final rub of her eyes, she pulls her hands away determine to pick back up where she left off...when suddenly, her eyes see something that only amplifies her anger. Just as Mandy proclaimed earlier when gloating about her cover of Muscle & Fitness Hers...there was a stand at every exit...and that includes the one they are now at. Bliss sees the stand with dozens upon dozens of magazines on display, and a huge cutout of Mandy Rose posing with The North American Championship beside the stand. Instantly her fists clench at her side, and she steps over Mandy's body to the stand, and begins to rip out each and every magazine on display, tossing them aside with a fury. She is sick of Mandy being on display in XWL, of being put on this pedestal and seeing yet another reminder of that has set her off even more than she already was. In her Bliss-Fit of rage she continues to tear the magazines apart until every last one of them have been thrown to the floor, some on top of Mandy, others beside her, and some even further than her position.

But with the magazines deal with, her sights then turn to the cutout of Mandy Rose, proudly posed with the title she screwed Alexa out of winning at Downpour. She grabs a hold of the life-size stand and chucks it to the floor, it lands face up and Bliss again consumed by her rage begins to stomp repeatedly on the face of it. "I WILL NOT BOW BEFORE YOU, I WILL NOT WORSHIP THE GROUND YOU WALK ON, I WILL BRING YOU AND YOUR REIGN TO IT'S KNEES AND SHOW NO MERCY! LOOK AT THIS MANDY! THIS IS WHAT I AM GOING TO DO TO EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU! YOU WANT FURY? YOU'RE ABOUT TO GET MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE!" She screams out as she stomps until she stops stomping on the cutout, that is severely damaged at this point...then grabs Mandy by her hair to make good on her promise...when suddenly...Bliss is grabbed by her free arm by one of the security guards.

"Enough." He says, but given the fact that he's on Mr. McMahon's payroll, and nothing ever seems to be enough for him when it comes to abusing his position to benefit Mandy? Bliss is not interested in listening to what he has to say. She pulls her arm away to resume but then more guards swarm onto the scene, half getting in front of her and the other half forcing her back. She tries to use her short stature to get past them but then one guard grabs her left wrist, another grabs her right, and the fans begin to boo as Bliss is restrained. "LET HER GO! LET HER GO! LET HER GO!" they chant but more guards barge onto the scene acting as walls between the fans and the commotion and Mandy is helped to her feet as a small drop of blood falls from her nose after Alexa had driven her face against the door near her. Despite the fans wanting to see Bliss continue her attack, security, albeit still far too late to stop things from escalating to the point that they did....have showed up in a big way now and are putting a stop to any further altercation.

After wiping her nose ever so delicately to get rid of any evidence that Bliss had done quite a number on her, Mandy takes a couple of slow steps towards the restrained Bliss. The two look each other dead in the eyes, perhaps the closest they had ever been without coming to blows as the fans’ chanting transitions into: ”LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” but of course, that was just wishful thinking. Mandy Rose in all of her divinity would never stoop so low as to—


SLAP!


—never mind! The surrounding fans all gasp from the sheer impact and precision of the slap before raining down on Mandy with relentless boos. The Golden Goddess, having slapped the taste and practically everything else out of Alexa’s mouth with that slap, cracks a smile that completely radiates pride and confidence. After coming back to a clear state of consciousness following the second vicious slap she has taken of the night, Alexa lunges and jerks with all her might to get to Mandy like a rabid dog on a short leash. Mandy simply steps away from the scene, holding her hands up as if she were washing them of the situation. The fans heckle and boo and throw their popcorn in the direction of the Golden Goddess, but she remains completely secure behind a solid wall of burly security guards who take the brunt of the criticism for her. As she walks away, relatively unscathed, Alexa is visibly about to boil over with “Fury.” For their parting words, Bliss shouts out something that would not only incite the fans, but catch her golden rival off guard in the process...

[Alexa Bliss]
YOU'RE GONNA PAY FOR THAT AT CORONATION, BITCH! I WANT YOU, FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE!

Once again the crowd that has now tripled in size and surrounded the scene, making it difficult for Mandy and her security team to even make a path to return her to the safety of the backstage area, start to scream and cheer in anticipation for this potential firework show of a finale at Coronation. The camera catches a quick shot of Mandy, who stops dead in her tracks and is clearly shocked to say the least. However, the pressure of the fans and upholding of her image cause her to hold her head high while she straightens out her hair and walks back towards the still detained Alexa Bliss. She finds her footing once again right in the face of a Little Miss Bliss, giving the two one last face-off and causing the crowd to fall silent as they eagerly await hearing the longest reigning North American Champion’s response to this challenge.


Fine. You’ve got your match, and your stipulation... But after Coronation, WHEN I beat you, again, your little pursuit of my legacy and my title? It’s OVER.

Despite everything else that the Golden Goddess said, the fans ignite in the most hyped of applauses and cheers in response to Mandy accepting the match and making it official. At XWL: Coronation, Five Feet of Fury Alexa Bliss Will once again face off against God’s Greatest Creation Mandy Rose for the North American Championship in a Falls account Anywhere match. Before Alexa is able to show any amount of relief or enthusiasm to this acceptance, however, as a final “insult to injury,” Mandy flips half of her golden blonde hair over her shoulder which whips Bliss right across the face in the process. Alexa lunges and squirms to get at Mandy once again, but remains in the tensed and vigilant arms of the security task force. Still, regardless of how this particular encounter went down, Bliss came out of it with her match and stipulation hereby verified, and will have her rightful and final shot at dethroning the Goddess Among Men.

As we go backstage, we hear the sound of pound.

Joey Janela
Come on man!

We now see Joey Janela punching a vending machine filled with candy and other tasty treats.

Joey Janela
That was my dollar you son of a bitch! GIVE ME WHAT I WANT! GIVE ME WHAT I WANT! GIVE ME...

Joey stops punching the vending machine as he is interrupted by his girlfriend, Penelope Ford.

Penelope
Joey! What are you doing?!

Joey Janela
I'm fucking up this machine, Penelope! It stole my only fucking dolar! How are we gonna eat tonight, Penelope?!

Penelope
Catering has free food, Joey. Let's just go an get...

Penelope is interrupted.

Joey Janela
You know I can't show my face in catering... Not after last week when that BULLY Keith Lee threw me into a pie.

Joey and Penelope walk away from the vending machine and start down a long hallway.

Joey Janela
You saw the whole thing, Penelope! I was just there wishing him good luck in our match and he just threw me. Right?

Hesitant to agree with her boyfriend, Penelope doesn't respond.

Joey Janela
It's not just that, but the fact he got lucky in our match just makes me look like a piece of shit. Penelope, I have yet to win a match here in XWL.

Penelope
You'll get there, baby. Keep your head up and besides, tonight is your big opportunity.

The two stop as Penelope points to a locker room door. This is just any other locker room door, but the locker room belonging to Joey Janela's opponent tonight.. Dean Ambrose.

Without any hesitation, Joey barges into Dean Amrbose's locker room. We see the back of Ambrose who is seated on a bench, staring at the wall in front of him. He does not react to Joey Janela and Penelope Ford entering his locker room.

Joey Janela
My boy, Deano! It's been a long time, buddy!

Penelope whispers to Joey.

Penelope
You guys have never met.

Joey whispers back to her.

Joey Janela
Follow my lead.

Joey pulls out a cigarette from his pocket.

Joey Janela
You smoke don't you Deano?

Joey gets no response.

Joey Janela
Well surely you don't mind if I do.

Joey Janela lights his cigarette, blowing smoke in Ambrose's direction. Janela takes a step closer to Ambrose.

Joey Janela
You have a nice set-up in here, Deano. You must mean a lot to the company if they're giving you your own locker room, eh?

Janela playfully smacks the arm of Dean Ambrose. We see Amrbose's head turn in Janela's direction now.

Joey Janela
Would really suck if some guy just starting out beat ya, right? I mean...

Joey looks toward Penelope.

Joey Janela
I don't even have a locker room!

Joey playfully smacks Ambrose's arm again and turns, sharng a laugh with Penelope. As Joey continues to laugh, Penelope stops. She looks terrified and Joey takes notice. As Joey turns back toward the man he is attempting to be friendly with, we see Ambrose is standing now. He stares Janela directly in the eyes.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
You got one of those for me brotha’?

Ambrose doesn’t give Janela a chance to respond, immediately taking the cigarette out of his hand.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
You know these things will kill you right?

Ambrose takes a huge puff, blowing a smoke ring in Janela’s face. He then puts the cigarette out in his own palm before flicking it across the room. He dusts off his hands, before wiping them on Joey’s shirt to get rid of the access ash from the cigarette.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
I guess there’s no reason to care about our lung’s health when we’re in a business that’s slowly killing us anyways.

Ambrose notices Penelope standing there, with a look of disgust on her face.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Sup’ toots.

Ambrose slicks his hair back and leans an arm up against one of his lockers, standing closer to Penelope then she feels comfortable with.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
What’s your name?

Jenela angrily shoves Penelope behind her and goes to say something, but Dean quickly backs up and puts his hands in the air innocently.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Calm down, calm down. I didn’t realize that she was with you pal. You have nothing to worry about, I wouldn’t dare touch her.. Now that I know...

Janela backs off, seeming happy with The Lunatic’s reply.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Now that I know how many diseases she must have gotten from you…

Janela slams the lockers and gets in Ambrose’s face. Penelope gives off a worried gasp. Ambrose just stares Joey right in the eyes for a long moment. He then smirks and takes a few steps back. He begins to pace back and forth, never taking his eyes off of “The Bad Boy”.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Look, I’m not allowed to hurt you.. Not here. Well, that’s not true. I can hurt you, hell, I can really hurt you, take my word on that one brotha’. But I’m not allowed to injure you, not purposely. I’m not allowed to break your bones, I’m not allowed to gouge out your eyeballs, I’m even not allowed to snap off any of your fingers.. I’m not allowed to do any of the things that I am allowed to do in the ring… You see pal, after that “Demise of Dean Ambrose” Tournament I made sure that if I were to return that I’d have a clause in my contract making it so that I can’t get “fired unjustly”. And according to our employee handbook, injuring another wrestler during or right after a match isn’t a reason to be fired!! I usually hate rules, but this one, well, this one I just gotta’ love!! And it gets better!! Vince hates me so much that he insured that I couldn’t just ride out this contract and collect an easy paycheck so he, get this, he put it in my contract that, as long as I’m cleared to compete, I’d have to be booked every week!! So he can’t fire me, and he can’t not book me!! So every week he has to select an opponent for me, and every week I’m going to send them to the hospital.. Until there is no one left.. Hence, “The Demise of XWL.”

Ambrose goes over to a mini fridge and pulls out a water bottle. He motions to Janela the universal “you want one” sign. Janela shrugs his shoulders and nods his head, so Ambrose tosses over a bottle to “The Bad Boy”.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Now I know what you might be thinking.. What about Cesaro? What went wrong? Well I’ll tell you what went wrong bud. Cesaro is an asshole. We can all agree on that at least, right? Right.. Fuck Cesaro, I had him right where I wanted him. Sure he won the match, but I’m not here to win matches. I’m not upset about losing. I’m upset about what happened after the match. You remember? Right? I dared him to come back for more, and he did just that. He swung me head first into the steel steps and then almost broke my arm with that “Swiss Lock” or whatever he’s calling his variation of Bryan’s Label Lock. That’s besides the point. Once he was done, he just walked off. He didn’t stick around for the beating that I had ready for him. I might have looked down and out, but if he had just stuck around for three more second then I would have broken every bone in his body.. And by doing that I would have done him a favor.

Ambrose walks up to Janela, knocks the bottle of water out of his hands, and gets right into his face.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
I wasn’t cleared to compete last week because of what Cesaro did to me.. But this week I am. And this week I’m going to do to you what I wanted to do to Cesaro.. I’m going to Fucking Break you Janela.. One day you’re going to thank me for it. One day you’ll see that I’m actually the only sane one here!!! But tonight you’re not going to be thanking me, no. You’re going to be begging me to stop. You’re going to be in pain. You’re going to wish that you were never born.. I’m actually glad you came here before our match so that I can ask you, Joey.. Do you have a preference..? Do you have a preference for how it goes down tonight? Mangled arm? Torn off ear? Perhaps a finger or two?.. What works for you Joey? How would you like your career to end?

Joey Janela become aggressive toward Dean Ambrose as he is face-to-face with the taller man again.

Joey Janela
Listen, you piece of shit! I don't give one shit about Cesaro or Vince or whatever fucking contract your dumb ass signed. I only give a shit about cashing checks, pleasing my girl Penelope, and being a Bad... Bad... Boy.

Joey laughs in the face of Dean Ambrose for a moment.

Joey Janela
You can talk and talk about what you're gonna do to me or how you're gonna hurt me, but guess what? I am Joey FUCKING Janela! I am without a doubt tougher than you or anyone on this fucking roster! I have had every injury imaginable and each time I come back stronger!

Joey sighs, shaking his head.

Joey Janela
You know, I came in here thinking you were cool as shit. I came in here thinking we could be bros. After all, our careers started in the same place. We've done nearly the same things before XWL. I honestly believed that you were like me. But I was wrong Ambrose. This place has changed you man. It has changed you into a WHINY... LITTLE...

Joey gets extra close to Ambrose for this one.

Joey Janela
BITCH!

Ambrose glares at Janela for a moment before responding slowly.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
We did come from the same place. We’ve been through many of the same things. We’ve felt many of the same things.. And all for what? This business? Our dreams?.. Look at you Joey.. Look at what it did to you. Look at what this business has done to you.. You’ve come back from injury after injury.. Time after time.. And for what? Your love of wrestling? Let me tell you something Joey.

Ambrose glances at Penelope.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Love’s a bitch… There’s nothing here for you Joey, not in XWL. You haven’t realized it yet because you haven’t seen what I’ve seen. We might have started out at the same place, and we might even be capable of the same things.. But you haven’t made it to the top like I have, you haven’t seen what it takes to be called “champion” here. You’re still hopeful that this company, that the fame, that the money, that the glory, that all of it might one day make your miserable life worth it. That when you’re finally XWL World Heavyweight Champion that you’re going to look back at all of the pain, and all the injuries, and all of the mental stress that you’ve had to endure on the way and think to yourself “it was worth it”..  

Ambrose takes a deep breath and exhales with a snarl.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
It’s not.. This business is a parasite. It takes everything. They call me The Lunatic Fringe, but I’m the only one who’s sane enough to see what’s really going on in this company. One day we’re going to be sitting together, sharing a smoke, and you’re going to thank me for ending your career here tonight. Because it doesn’t matter how tough you are, this business always wins.. And you always lose. It happened to me Joey, and you might almost be as tough as me.. Almost.. I need you to understand that. You can call yourself “The Bad Boy” but you can’t call yourself the toughest man on this roster. Not while I still have an XWL contract.. And I do.. And because of it, I’m going to break your body repercussion free.. So Joey, once again I ask you, friend. How do want to go out? Which body part are you going to be parting with tonight?

Ambrose spits on the floor, close to Joey’s foot.

Joey Janela
So you've had a shitty time here? Big fucking deal! We all go through shit, hell I definitely do. I'll admit it, but that doesn't give you the right to drag everyone through the mud with you. You wanna know why I do this? Why I do what I do? It's because I have nothing else, Ambrose! This is all I have!

Joey shoves his index finger into the chest of Dean Ambrose.

Joey Janela
You could retire tomorrow, set up a table somewhere and sign some autographs and live off that the rest of your life! You have something to fall back on. I don't! I don't have anything. Besides Penelope, I don't have anyone but my fans. I do this for them and it's obvious that you have forgotten about yours!

Janela lowers his finger from Ambrose.

Joey Janela
I know it's not going to be an easy path to the championship, but I am going to scratch and claw my way to the top NOT just for me... but the fans! And after I reach the top of the mountain and I am main-eventing show after show, you will still be a disheveled sack of shit floating around on my undercard probably making up another excuse for why you've lost your touch.

A cocky smirk comes across the face of Joey Janela.

Joey Janela
So how am I gonna go out tonight, you ask? I am going out with my hand raised high in the air after defeating the has-been known as Dean Ambrose!

Janela smiles to himself as Ambrose shrugs.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
I would say, “you’ll see”. But seeing as you’re not making it past tonight, you really won’t..

Ambrose looks over at Penelope.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
You really love this guy, huh?

Penelope nervously smiles and nods.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Well then, I’m doing him, you, and your future family a favor by doing this..

Ambrose kicks Janela in the gut before throwing him against one of the metal lockers. Penelope screams in terror as Ambrose grabs Joey by the back of the head and grinds his face against the metal slits in the lockers.

Penelope
Stop!!

Ambrose walks over to the cameraman and shoves the camera to the ground, both breaking the camera and cutting the feed. The screen goes black and moments later we go to a commercial break.



We return from commercial and are shown Dean Ambrose dragging Joey Janela down the ramp. Penelope can be seen close behind, begging The Lunatic Fringe to stop.

[[Corey Graves]]
Ladies and gentleman during the commercial break Dean Ambrose and Joey Janela apparently had a huge fight backstage!! Unfortunately none of our “live feed” cameras were able to make it there in time.

[[Renee Young]]
Well it looks like Janela and Ambrose somehow found their way to the ring during all that comotion!!

Janela elbows Ambrose in the ribs, forcing The Lunatic Fringe to let go of his headlock hold. “The Bad Boy” connects with a right hook before tossing Ambrose into the ring. Janela pauses for a moment to check on Penelope before entering the ring. That pause was all Ambrose needed to use the ropes to get to his feet. Both men are standing across from one another now. A ref slides into the ring and signals for the bell..

Normal Match



After 20 minutes of a brutal back and forth contest...

Both men are exhausted. They exchange right hands, standing on the apron. After a few heavy shots, Joey Janela seems to be gaining the upperhand. Shot after shot, Dean Amrbose drops to one knee. Joey Janela sees his opportunity!

PILEDRIVER ON THE APRON!

The impact of the vicious piledriver sends both men spilling to the floor below. The referee begins his count.


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Both men lay on the floor. Neither moving.


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We see Penelope Ford rush to the side of Joey Janela, she begins to help Joey to his feet.


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Dean Ambrose begins to stur now and has made it to his hands and knees despite just being dropped on his head seconds ago.


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Janela pushes Penelope away, saying "I got this!" Joey Janela begins clawing at the ring skit, pulling himself up now.


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Joey Janela is caught! Dean Ambrose has grabbed the ankle of Joey Janela. This causes Joey Janela to begin landing hard kicks to the face of Ambrose. This only pisses Ambrose off now as he let's out a roar and springs to his feet.


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Ambrose has snapped! He begins elbowing away at the jaw of Joey Janela. This isn't enough however as the brutal elbows now turn into stomps to the head of Janela. We see Janela's head clattering off the steel frame on the other side of the ring skit.


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With Joey Janela unresponsive, Ambrose lifts The Bad Boy to his feet so he can delivering the finishing blow. Penelope screams!


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DIRTY DEEDS BY AMBROSE!


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Ambrose enters the ring under the bottom rope and hops back to his feet, he paces back and forth like some sort of lunatic.


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The referee calls for the bell! Your winner by countout...
DEAN AMBROSE!

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Ambrose doesn’t wait for the ref to raises his hand, instead he methodically slides out of the ring and begins to walk over to where the ring announcer is sitting. He pushes XWL crew members as well as the ring announcer out of his way before picking up the steel chair that the ring announcer was sitting on. He stares at the chair before cracking his neck and folding the steel weapon up.

[[Corey Graves]]
It looks like Ambrose is going to make good on his promise from earlier!!

[[Renee Young]]
Can someone get security out here!??!?

Ambrose slowly walks in the direction of “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela. Penelope immediately runs in between them, dropping to her knees and begging the The Lunatic Fringe to spare her significant other. All of a sudden a voice can be heard echoing throughout the arena...

[???]
Mr.Ambrose

[???]
I said Mr.. Ambrose

[???]
Up here.

That voice is now known to be the thorn in Dean’s side, the very much fresh and agile in his speech, Keith Lee. He allows Dean to watch him on the titantron closely and eagerly.

[Keith Lee]
’GLORIFICATION IN DEMONSTRATION’
Now you may have thought it was an act of head games and tomfoolery to show up after my match last week, and.. I don’t think you have what it takes to play follow the leader with the likes of me. You bite the hand that gave you a chance to make yourself relevant by striking me with a steel chair. I did not forget, I did not let that slide and you thought I would have because it’s your usual Dean self. Oh no, I am afraid not sir.

Keith rubs his hands together and then raises his fist up and points to his shoulder with his thumb extended.

[Keith Lee]
’GLORIFICATION IN DEMONSTRATION’
You will face my wrath and your impending doom takes place at the Pay Per View that you will not ascend to as King. You will take me on under a sanctioned contest, you will bring to life a focused, and angry… not bitter..

[Keith Lee]
’GLORIFICATION IN DEMONSTRATION’
Hydra.

Lee smiles at Dean from the titantron and Dean shoots a snot rocket to the canvas in response and then says to bring it on with his lips.

For I will keep coming with ferocity, and i’ll demonstrate what it means to get into a fight for your life with a hybrid athlete such as myself, and then, only then will I let you stand under my banner, under these XWL colors. Lunatic and all are welcome to


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Lee’s image fades from the titantron. Ambrose’s gaze lingers on the screen for a few seconds before he turns his attention back to Joey Janela... But to The Lunatic Fringe’s surprise Janela is nowhere to be seen!! He looks around with a confused expression before finally spotting “The Bad Boy” making his way through the crowd with the help of Penelope. Ambrose realizes that Janela is too far away to pursue and reacts by angrily slamming the chair that he was holding onto the steel steps. He slams the steps twice more with the chair before tossing it down in frustration.

[[Renee Young]]
It looks like Keith Lee might just have unintentionally saved Joey Janela’s career!!

[[Corey Graves]]
And in doing so he once again thwarted another step in Ambrose’s plan to bring about “The Demise of XWL”!!

Ambrose paces back and forth before angrily walking over to the ring announcer station. He demands a mic and looks out towards the stage, where Keith Lee’s face was looking down on him from just moments ago..

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Fine Keith. You want to wait until Coronation. I’ll wait until Coronation… That being said, you got to pick the “when” and the “where”.. So, I get to pick the “how”.. You said that you didn’t forget those chair shots I gave you two weeks ago huh? Well I’m going to give you a lot more to remember me by Keith. I hope you’re watching my match on Anarchy next week...

Ambrose looks up towards Joey.

[[Dean Ambrose]]
Because next week Joey.. It’s you and me again… I’m far from done with you.. I’m going to give Keith a little preview of what he’s going to endure.. Because next week Joey, I want you in the same type of match that I want Keith in at Coronation.. Me and you “Bad Boy”.. In an Extreme Rules Match!!!



[[Renee Young]]
You hear that!! Next week we get to see Joey Janela and Dean Ambrose go at it all over again!! But this time in an Extreme Rules Match!!

[[Corey Graves]]
Those are two of the most Extreme wrestlers on the planet. The amount of carnage that is going to go down next week, Jeez.. All I can say is that I hope that there will be medics at ringside for that match Renee!!

[[Renee Young]]
That’s for sure!! And Keith Lee challenged Dean Ambrose to a match at Coronation as well!! And Ambrose accepted!! It’s going to be Dean Ambrose against Keith Lee in an Extreme Rules Match!! I can’t wait!!

Janela and Ambrose stare each other down before we fade to a video package hyping up tonight’s main event.

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LOOK, LOOK EVERYONE...! IT’S TYLER!

This contest is set to kick off with Roderick Strong already in the ring. His opponent, Tyler Breeze’s theme song kicks off to a poor reception by the fans, but is quickly cut off as soon as the Definition or Delish steps onto the stage he holds up something that isn’t a selfie stick. Instead, it’s a microphone.

[Tyler Breeze]
Cut my undeniably catchy entrance music! The King of Cuteville has something to say... Roddy, Roddy, Roddy. Back already for your next injection of my Beauty Shot?... I’m currently riding on a smooth and aesthetically pleasing wave all the way to the Tag Team Championships. Now, you couldn’t even ride that wave when you had— oh no, what’s his name? Don, Dave, Dom, Dominik- yes, Dominik. Do, Doji- no, that’s not right... Uggokovic! Dominik Uggokovic, yes... As I was saying, you couldn’t even touch me when you had good ol’ uggo whatshisname in your corner. When will you not-so-moderately unattractive people finally realize that no matter how hard you train, no matter how hard you hype yourselves up, no matter how much these ill-dressed sheep adore you, I’m simply genetically more gifted in every category and sense of the word. The evidence is unavoidably obvious just by looking at my face and my track record. Whereas you—, well...

Breeze tilts his head to the side and furrows his brow while squinting observantly at his opponent in the ring.

[Tyler Breeze]
Clearly Mother Nature has her good days and bad just like anyone else who isn’t astonishingly gorgeous, but don’t get me wrong! You’re not bad for a grocery store bag boy, just not hardly adequate competition for the Prettiest of Princes, one half of your next Tag Team Champions, Tyler Breeze... With that being said, let’s do make this one quick, Roderick. I’ve got important business meetings to attend with much more important and good-looking people than you.

Breeze tosses his mic to the side of the stage while raising up his opposite hand that contains his fur-encased iPhone to allow him to admire his own features on his way down to the ring.

Spoiler:

The camera cuts to a dark empty room. Silence fills the room until the camera pans to a darker corner. Chains rattle and screams echo through the halls of this old building. A man is seen chained to the wall, struggling to stand. The man is laying in the corner speaking in a tongue never heard before. the man continues to rumble as he begins pulling on the chains hoping to break them, but to no avail. The man looks at the camera and then smiles before speaking.

???:
For too long I have bared these chains of suffering. I sit in this hole hidden from the world, bound by the chains of my past. Rotting away in this room, I await the final judgement day where I will rise and take back what has avoided my grasp all this time. These chains represent my failures and shortcomings. These chains must break, for I am the one who brings the destruction and reckoning. I do not drink. I do not eat. I do nothing but think. These thoughts that run through my head are those of retribution. I will rise from these chains and become king. The one true king will rise from the ashes and claim his throne. Time... Time.... Time... Time. The time is upon us. The clock is winding down until the second coming.

The man begins laughing hysterically. The crowd view the video package in complete fear and confusion.

???:
The clock ticks violently in my head every second. Tick.. Tock.. Tick.. Tock… Every second that goes by my strength grows stronger. It’s all a matter of time. Tick.. Tock.. Tick.. Tock..

The man starts getting faster tick tock tick tock tick tock. The sounds of clocks getting louder and louder as everything suddenly goes silent.

???:
The hour of reckoning is upon us. These chains will soon be broken and I will be free. These nightmares will be over. The screams, the torture, the pain. It will soon be reversed upon the ones who have brought be down to this dark place. My enemies will soon meet the one soon to be called… KING.

The crazy man starts laughing and screaming all at the same time as the small amount of light that dimmed the room disappears and all that is seen are glowing eyes filling the room.

???:
We are eternal.

The screen then statics out and the camera cuts to commercial.

We go backstage to see Jay White focused in his own mind, thinking of ways to be victorious at Coronation against the self-proclaimed "Velveteen Breeze", Sami Zayn walks into the camera frame causing Jay to snap out of his own mind.

Sami Zayn
Donut?

Sami Zayn whips out a bag from behind his back revealing a Dunkin Donuts logo, Sami hands Jay his Iced Coffee as Jay also reaches into the bag, he pulls out a powdered jelly donut and takes a bite, not showing a shred of emotion on his face he fist bumps Sami. Sami smiles as he takes a drink of his iced caramel latte and takes out a cinnamon twist donut, he takes a bite and begins to speak with a full mouth as he sits next to Jay and puts his feet up.


Sami Zayn
ya know, Tyler Breeze called us uggos. I don't think that was very cool of him, and Dream is worse, he thinks they actually have a chance. Like do they really underestimate us that much?

Sami takes another bite of his donut as Jay does the same, who seems to be out of it again. Sami washes down the bite with a drink of his iced coffee and continues.

Sami Zayn
It's fine though, I like when people underestimate me. I thrive off of it, I have my entire career and quite honestly I don't think they know all my accomplishments, they only mentioned two of them. You know I've been a Tag Champion before?

Sami takes another bite as Jay eats the rest of his, he chugs most of his iced coffee as Sami takes the last bite of his and savors the coffee. Jay pulls out another donut, this time a cinnamon twist as Sami pulls out a jelly-filled powdered donut. They both take bites

Sami Zayn
I won them with the Alpha Club, was the VERY FIRST ELITE Champion, former Intercontinental Champion by beating the man who terrorized me for months inside a steel cage, won Money in the Bank, cashed in Money in the Bank on The Miz, won the World Heavyweight Championship, hell. I'm a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION JAY, but did the mention that? NOPE!

Sami seems upset as he takes a huge bite of his donut, Jay takes a bite and washes his down with coffee as Jay responds.

Jay White-  Sami. I'm going to be crystal clear with you here. Honestly? The fact that THOSE TWO are in the finals shows what I have said all along. This entire tournament is a fucking disgrace and a bad joke that has gone on for far too long. We have wrecked house in every showing we've had in this thing. We fucked up Omega and Ibushi and as much as I don't like those motherfuckers they gave us a run. Thats a solid team. A unit worth fighting. Are you telling me that you have ANY shred of concern that we may not get it done?

Sami gulps as and thinks about it for a second and doesn't answer Jay as he continues stuffing his face full of delightful treats.

Jay White-  I didnt think so. I mean shit! Look at you! You are eating enough donuts and coffee to feed a third world country! I should be livid right now. This is not the appetite for champions! This is not the way to train for a fight. But thats just it man. We are not going into a fight. We are actually just taking out trash that somehow nobody else has been able to. I don't know how and I dont honestly care why but this shit stops here. We are going to put a stop to whatever it is they think they are. A team? alliance? Whatever its done. We are going to hurt these guys Sami. I mean really fuck them up. I'm talking take years off career type of pain and punishment.

Jays voice begins to kinda get a little higher as he starts to unravel.


Jay White- The thought that THIS is what we have to get through to get to Those avengers rejects makes me salivate. Its a done deal Sami signed sealed and delivered. Trust me.

Sami and Jay finish their treats and Coffee, Sami sits up with a serious look on his face.

Sami Zayn
Look Jay, It doesn't matter that we know we're better than the Velveteen Breeze. We knew we were better than TCSI, than Golden Lovers but, we still lost to them almost every time we faced them. We CANNOT afford to underestimate them, that's the stupid thing to do. Do you know who underestimated me? Leo Kruger, The Miz, Dean Ambrose, TCSI and every single one of them realized how foolish that was when I  beat them. Underestimating people gets us nothing

Sami raises his voice as Jay is taken a bit off guard, this isn't the Sami he's used to.

Sami Zayn
FUCKING NOTHING! You just went out there and YOU underestimated your opponent, and guess what Jay? HE BEAT YOU! He pinned you clean, yet you still have the ego to sit here and say that we'll just walk all over Breeze and Dream at Coronation? You're my friend, my partner, BUT YOU NEED TO GROW UP AND REALIZE! We have to expect the unexpected, we have to assume they have just as much of a chance at beating us than we do at beating them. I assure you Jay,  if we go out there expecting them to put up a fight? We can win but, that requires us to be on the same page. For you to understand in order for us to get what we need, we have to expect a fight from the people trying to get the very same thing we want.

Jay completely caught off guard, but into the new found rage within Sami. Smiles and extends his fist for there trademark fist bump.

Jay White- That! That right there! Thats what we have needed Sami! That is whats going to put it over the top! FUCK YES! This is ours for the taking. Now let them tremble at the idea that their ideologies are about to come crashing around them. Lets fucking do this.

Sami fist bumps Jay and smiles back at him. Anarchy fades to commercial break as Sami and Jay discuss strategies

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Dream is perched up top! He dives onto Sami and NAILS the Purple Rainmaker! Sami could very much be done, but Dream doesn't let it end there, he wants to make a statement. He picks up Sami and sets him up for the Rainmaker DDT, he calls for the end and clutches Sami and turns him into the DDT WAIT! SAMI REVERSES AND! LOW BLOW! Sami just went low and the ref has no other choice but to call for the bell! Sami gets a sickening smirk on his face as Dream falls to the mat.

Renee Young
What a disgusting move by Sami Zayn, he ruined this amazing match they were putting on by taking the easy way out...

Corey Graves
Easy way out? He was teaching Dream a lesson! Don't mess with the Cut Throats!

Sami rolls out of the ring as you can see the anger on Dreams face, Sami took away Dreams moment to pin the Grand Slam Champion clean. Sami wipes blood from his mouth as he backs up the ramp. Tyler Breeze has made his way down the ramp stopping at Sami to say "Really?" as he proceeds down to comfort Dream. Enjoying what he just did Sami Zayn just cackles and flips off the duo as he turns around to walk up the stage. XWL rolls on as Jay meets Sami at the top of the stage, patting him on the back and proceeding to flip off The duo himself

As anarchy returns we have Ronda Rousey and Paul Heyman standing in the center of the ring. Both obviously not happy with how things went down last week, many would call it Ronda being screwed, however the match has been called and the ruling stands. Paul Heyman has a microphone in hand ready to address the XWL universe As Ronda Rousey fiercely stands in the ring waiting to absolutely demolish her opponent before suddenly——

[Mauro Ranallo]
OH MY GOD, RHEA RIPLEY!

What Mauro is exclaiming about is the fact that Rhea Ripley has snuck in the ring behind the Baddest Woman on the Planet and is awaiting stalking her as a hunter stalks its prey. Ronda is completely oblivious to this, however Paul realizes something isn’t quite right, as the crowds attention and excitement has both changed and grown. She begins to look around to see what could be the cause of this, and as she does she sees the horrific sight standing behind his client. He screeches out in an attempt to warn Ronda, however more fright for her own safety is recognized than anything. In one fluid moment as The Reckoning smirks, Ronda turns to come boot to face via a superkick from Rhea, however before Ronda can fall to the ground Rhea grabs her, hitting her with a devastating northern lights suplex! Rhea leans down and grabs Ronda by the hair, bringing her to her feet. Rhea begins laughing in the face of Paul Heyman’s newest client, proving to be a mistake as Ronda regains her composure by head butting Rhea, connecting her forehead with Rheas nose!

Blood begins to slowly drip down Rheas face, causing her to loosen her grip allowing Ronda a chance to get some of her own offense in as she grabs Rhea for a hip toss, Rhea however counters it tossing her into the ropes, as Ronda comes flying back she attempts a Superman Punch, but Rhea sidesteps. Ronda turns around and in one second she is dropped with Rheas signature move, the RipTide. Rhea then "covers" Ronda as the shocked ref starts barking at Rhea for ruining the sanctity of this match.

[Renee Young]
Can you believe the audacity of Rhea Ripley? She's on the scene for a few weeks and she's already resorted to thug tactics like this

[Corey Graves]
Thug tactics Renee? What? Ronda probably just broke her nose with that vicious head butt.

Before Renee can clap back at Corey for that massive amount of sarcasm, Rhea has been taunting Ronda while covering her before getting visibly upset with the referee, even screaming at him to ring the bell and start this "match". As she gets up to argue with the official she grabs him by the collar and begins barking orders at him. He however refuses, afraid even more of what Vince McMahon would do to him. Rhea angirly turns back to her fallen prey, or what she thought was her fallen prey for as she turns back to her scheduled opponent and gets IMMEDIATELY dropped via a SuperWOMAN Punch, courtesy -The Baddest Bitch On The Planet.

[Mauro Ranallo]
MAMA MIA!

[Renee Young]
Rhea has to be out cold!

The crowd is going insane for the amount of brutality being shown in the ring, mainly because of how unexpectedly truly is. Ronda leans down and grabs Rhea by the back of her tights, and the back of her bra strap, carrying her to the side of the ring before tossing her between the middle and top rope down to the concrete floor. She quickly follows, ready to put an end to this charade, obviously not happy with being attacked. Paul watches on in glee and excitement, unsure what’s Ronda’s plan is, but absolutely sure he’s going to like whatever it is. Ronda brings Rhea up to her knees, and grabs her by the hair pulling her head back into submission.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Someone needs to put a stop to this.....

[Corey Graves]
Who would dare get between these two, especially when they are doing this much damage to eachother?

[Renee Young]
These women have gone ballistic!

Ronda begins to chuckle as she looks to Paul Heyman who is ecstatic, ready for whatever is to come next. She turns back to Rhea just in time to catch a ball of flying spit right to the face from Rhea Ripley, who is now doing her own bit of laughing. Ronda wipes it away, along with her smile, and grows red with rage. She picks up Rhea and tosses her over the announcers table. announcers, notes, water bottles and monitors are sprawled everywhere as the crowd burst out into "HOLY SHIT' chants as Anarchy has lived up to its name as Ronda again wipes her face before spitting across the table towards Rhea. Paul now points towards Rhea and screeches to his client...

Paul Heyman
Finish it. Show her why you don’t mess with Rhonda Rousey. SHOW HER WHY YOUR THE BADDEST BITCH ON THE PLANET!!!

Ronda nods her head in agreement as she crosses over some of the carnage to make her way to her prey. All they care about is proving a point and making a statement. You don’t fuck with Ronda Rousey. She makes it to the side of the announce table and goes to reach for Rhea.....




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The sound of steel against bone. Ronda is laid out on the concrete floor, blood pouring from her face and above her stands a beaten and bloodied Rhea Ripley, steel chair in hand. Paul screams in horror, unable to believe his eyes. Rhea looks down to the unconscious Ronda Rousey and nods, somehow knowing this would be the outcome. She turns to Paul who is in complete and utter shock and dismay, screaming...

[Rhea Ripley]
WHO'S THE BADDEST BITCH ON THE PLANET NOW?

Paul, obviously frightened by this screech full of power and threatening tone retreats back towards the ramp, leaving The “crime scene” full of blood, a fallen body, and the assailant holding the weapon of the crime. Rhea looks out to the crowd and raises the steel chair into the air, with this horror movie type image the final thing we see before anarchy goes to commercial break.

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In a match that has been filled with twists and turns, ups, downs and all arounds, and an electric crowd, we're taken straight into the action. Previously, we saw Daniel Bryan soar through the air in the form of a Suicide Dive onto his opponent for the evening in Killer Kross, who is sent onto the thinly layered padding outside the ring following the maneuver. When we join in on the action, Bryan is already in a flurry, delivering his infamous Yes Kicks towards Kross' unprotected chest, the crowd chanting along with a “Yes!” following each strike, a familiar sight in a Daniel Bryan match to say the least. The anticipation audibly builds when Bryan begins winding up the final kick, the pièce de résistance if you will, causing one final “Yes!” to fill the air when the kick connects with Kross' head, sending him forward onto the aforementioned padding in a heap. As Bryan, not done with this attack, backs himself to the corner barricade, the referee continues his count on the background, which has reached its halfway mark at five.

As Kross begins to slowly stir, Bryan, in a lowered stature with his back resting on the barricade, throws his arms into the air, causing the live audience in attendance to rejoin the fun and once again begin shouting “Yes!” when his hands reach their highest possible point. By the time Kross makes it to a semi vertical base, the referee's count has reached seven, causing Bryan to make a beeline towards the man that will soon be close acquaintances with his right knee but as Bryan launches himself into the air when he comes within range, Kross has pulled something out from under the ring and catches an unsuspecting Bryan across the skull with it. The object is revealed as a lead pipe, causing the referee to immediately call for the bell, ending this match in a disqualification. The look on Kross' face says this was the plan all along and doesn't waste a single moment pulling up the ring's skirt up onto the canvas to search under the ring as Bryan lies motionless on the outside.

A few moments are all that pass before Kross emerges from under the ring, a steel chair in his hand and cruel intentions on his mind. He begins to slowly close the short distance between predator and prey, savoring every single second of this moment before he takes the chair in both hands and raises it above his head, quickly bringing it back down across Bryan's back, revenge for him sticking his nose in business that didn't concern him seven nights ago. He does it a second time, yielding an audible sound of pain from our Goat Faced Hero as the sound of steel meeting flesh echos throughout the ringside area, causing many of the XWL Universe seated in the front row to grimace at the act they are witnessing. Kross readjusts the chair in his hands, taking a hold of the part that will soon become the back portion of the chair when he opens it and places it on the ground besides Bryan. He then takes a hold of the back of Bryan head, pulling him up to a kneeling position against his will and carefully wraps it around his head and neck.

Boos begin to rain down when the live audience in attendance realizes what Kross' plan is as he lifts Bryan to a vertical base and begins lining him up with the ring post, ready to injure him at best or end his career at worst. He places a hand on the chair to keep it in position while he takes his other hand and adjusts it to be in line with Bryan's back. Just when it seemed like Bryan would find a one way ticket to the nearest medical facility, cheers begin to erupt from the crowd. At first, we're led to believe that there's a group of sadistic individuals that are taking pleasure in this attack but we soon realize that isn't the case when the World Heavyweight Champion bursts onto the scene with a head of steam, using the momentum behind him to his advantage as he shoves Kross abdomen first into the ring apron, causing Bryan to drop down to a knee, the chair still wrapped around his head.

When Kross turns his attention to see who would have the audacity to interject themselves, he's met with a Glasgow Kiss, an unforgiving headbutt courtesy of Drew McIntyre, sending Kross stumbling away from the scene. When he regathers his composure, he goes to strike but is instead met with another headbutt, sending him towards the barricade, the only thing keeping him vertical being that very barricade he's leaning on. Drew, seeing this as his opening, charges forward towards the man that tried to attack him the previous week, his dreaded Claymore in mind but somehow, Kross has the wherewithal to throw himself over the barricade and into the crowd to avoid the dreaded maneuver. Drew stops in his tracks as Kross makes his way out of dodge through the crowd, another attack foiled just when it was getting good.

Behind Drew, Bryan, still with the chair wrapped around his head, begins using the ring apron to pull himself up but before he could begin to remove said chair, the World Heavyweight Champion quickly does a one eighty and makes a beeline towards XWL's favorite goat, catching the unsuspecting Daniel Bryan with the Claymore, sending him to the thinly layered padding with a thud. Upon the initial impact, the chair nearly flies into the crowd, only being barely stopped by the barricade. Drew stands over the fallen Daniel Bryan, looking down at him for a single moment before making his way up the entrance ramp, the last image seen being of Drew standing over the man that hopes to become the World Heavyweight Champion at Coronation before we head into a commercial break.

Becky Lynch walks out onto the stage to a chorus of adoring cheers from the XWL Universe

Renee Young
This woman has laid down the challenge, she said she wants the Women's Title and she found the way to prove she deserves it. Each week leading up to Coronation she'll challenge any former Women's legend that wants to accept her challenge. She's already put down Alicia Fox in dominating fashion, and last week she beat Victoria.

Corey Graves
Last week she SURVIVED Victoria, Renee. Becky wants to prove herself but, she may just injure herself if she keeps challenging some of the best Women's Wrestlers XWL has had, she may not be able to hang with legends.

Mauro Ranallo
Shes already beaten two of them, Corey. She wants to prove herself and she sees this as the only way to do it.

Becky makes her way down the ramp, mic in hand and wearing her ring gear. On the back of her shirt, she seems to be sporting the words "Legend Killer", clearly mocking Randy Orton's old gimmick.

Renee Young
Becky clearly having some fun with her Legend Tour she's putting on, love the shirt!

Corey Graves
Very cocky of her, we'll she if she can beat who ever accepts tonight.

Becky gets to the steps and walks up them, she gets into the ring. Becky brings the mic to her mouth as she begins to speak

Becky Lynch
Two weeks ago I started my journey "The Becky Lynch Legendary Tour", each week I face a different Womens Legend on my way to prove that I am deserving of a Womens Title shot, not just to me, but to each and evey one of you.

The XWL Universe starts to chant "Becky Becky Becky" as Becky smiles and nods her head to the chants

Renee Young
It seems like Becky has already proven herself to these fans! They want to see her go for the gold!

Corey Graves
It doesn't matter Renee, you've never been a wrestler. If she hasn't proven it to herself yet then in her mind it doesn't matter if the fans think it, she has to feel it herself. Becky won't beleive it herself until she beats everyone in her path.

Becky Lynch
I'm glad you guys beleive in me, but I ain't done yet. The Man wants the legends to line up so I can keep kockin' them down. I want to prove that I'm simply THE BEST current SUPERSTAR on the roster. I want to prove that man or woman, I can beat ANYONE at ANYTIME! So whoever wants to step up to The Man, COME ON THEN!

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Renee Young
THE MAN JUST GOT HER ANSWER!

Corey Graves
I hope she knows what she's doing! Melina is one hell of a challenge! The Man's streak could end here.

Mauro Ranallo
Whatever happens, we're in store for one hell of a fight!

Becky Lynch Legendary World Tour





MELINA JUST KICKED OUT OF THE DEVIL TRIGGER! Becky doesn't waste any time as she picks up Melina's almost motionless body, she brings her to the corner and climbs up to the 2nd rope bringing Melina up with her. Both women are on the 2nd rope and Becky clutches Melina's leg! The fans cheering rises louder and louder as they know whats coming, Becky clutches Melina in the Bex-A-Cution and jumps from the 2nd rope delivering a DEVASTATING Bex-A-Cution! Becky Lynch just laid out Melina and doesn't have the energy to hook any legs as she landed on top of Melina, barely moving. The ref makes the count...

1..

2..

3!

Becky Lynch has done it! Her streak continues on Becky Lynch's Legendary Tour!

Renee Young
Becky continuing to prove herself week after week! You got to wonder how she's going to top this one!

Corey Graves
I'd have to agree, Renee. Becky is proving just how good she is, whoever accepts next week better be careful.

Becky's night isn't quite done it seems, she calls for a mic. Becky grabs it and catches her breath. she begins to speak after a moment.

Becky Lynch
That's 3 in a row, I don't know who's going to accept next week and quite honestly, I don't care. All I know is I found out who I want to face at Coronation...

The fans build with excitement on who Becky is going to announces she's going to challenge. Becky smiles and brings the mic back up to her mouth.

Becky Lynch
At Coronation, I want in my opinion, the GREATEST SUPERSTAR IN XWL HISTORY! "The Man" BECKY LYNCH versus "The British Bombshell" LAYLA!

Now, when I say the roof came off the building, I'm talking like into the stratosphere. The crowd literally explodes, Becky doesn't smile but keeps a serious look on her face.

Renee Young
I CAN'T HEAR MYSELF THINK! This crowd is insane right now! Layla vs Becky Lynch? YES PLEASE!

Corey Graves
THAT has a match of the year written ALL over it, Renee! I'm excited to see if Layla accepts Becky's challenge!

Mauro Ranallo
I agree, if those two clash? It'll be one of the biggest moments in XWL History!

XWL goes to commercial as we try to reset the roof on the building.

Anarchy returns from a commercial break and we're immediately taken backstage where Charly Caruso's standing by to conduct an interview it seems.

(Charly Caruso)
Ladies and gentlemen please welcome my guest at this time, he is one of the two finalists in the KIng of the Ring tournament, the Swiss Cyborg, Cesaro!!!

Cesaro steps into the view of the camera and takes up a position right beside Charly.

(Charly Caruso)
Cesaro, earlier tonight you went one on one with Limitless Keith Lee and came out victorious, I just wanted to get your thoughts on the match and how you're feeling coming out of it.

(Cesaro)
I'm feeling exactly how you'd expect me to feel Charly, GREAT!!! Look, Keith Lee is a tough opponent right? he's here for a reason right? he possesses talent that quite frankly a man his size shouldn't possess, and I felt that brunt of that tonight, but where Keith goes wrong? is in thinking that he's "limitless" because he's far from it. I've been told I shouldn't be able to do the things I do in the ring my entire career, and guess what? I do those things with EASE night in and night out, I'm built like a statue but I move like a Porsche. Keith, he has talent, but his talent? it's indeed limited, it will limit him to being nothing more then a stepping stone for a guy like me around here, someone who's a REAL star and who possesses UNLIMITED talent. All in all, I'm happy with how tonight went, he landed a few good shots on me I'll give him that, but the Swiss Cyborg endured and conquered and he remains unbeaten and unphased heading into Coronation.

(Charly Caruso)
Speaking of Coronation, let's talk about the match you'll be competing in on that night, you'll be going one on one with Brian Pillman Jr. in the finals of this year's King of the Ring tournament. Any thoughts on Brian and what it would mean to you to win the tournament?

(Cesaro)
It's ironic how I have to beat a Brian to declare myself KING of this company when I've spent the past few weeks trying to bring a Brian BACK TO LIFE, but I digress. When it comes to Brian Pillman Jr., I don't know much about him other then who his dad was, he's got a BIG name to live up to and from the bits and pieces I've heard? he's been doing pretty well for himself around here. I hope he's had a great time and enjoyed whatever success he's enjoyed since arriving in this company because at Coronation? the good times END for BPJ!!! I'm going to go in there and do what a cyborg was made to do, convey, conquer, and celebrate. Matter of fact I'm doing the first of those three things right now, I'm conveying the message to him that I'm going to rip him apart at Coronation, when Coronation comes around? I will do just that en route to becoming XWL's UNDISPUTED KING OF THE RING, and once the crown is perfectly positioned atop my head? Once I board my private jet out of whatever dump city we're in and touch down in a pristine country like Switzerland? You better believe I'll be throwing a celebration that only someone of my standard and place in society could pull off. It's going to be one hell of a night I promise you that Charly, matter of fact? maybe if you're lucky? I'll make sure you're on the guest list so that you can be apart of an unforgettable night...

As Charly rolls her eyes at Cesaro's comments, a voice cuts through the minor awkwardness and captures everyone's attention.

BPJ
King of the Ring. . . Cesaro?  Ha. That’s a good one buddy.  I guess amnesia kicked in for some people here in XWL.  See cause at Coronation the true king will be crowned, but in order to be the king of the ring one has to be able to evolve completely.  Something I don’t think “THE SWISS CYBORG” has done since the first time I met him in the ring.  I remember who I pinned first to get my first victory here in XWL.

A pause happens as Cesaro and Charly look at each other as BPJ smiles as he continues.

BPJ
That man was none other than Cesaro.   Let’s take a look shall we.





BPJ
Now before you continue blabbering on. I’ll admit Cesaro earned his spot to get to the final round of the King of the Ring just like I did. But he hasn’t done what Brian Pillman Jr has done.  He wasn’t born from a king like Brian Pillman Jr was. And he certainly hasn’t beaten Brian Pillman Jr yet. Besides the point, How about we give the XWL Universe a little glimpse of what’s in store for them at Coronation. So choose my opponent for next week and I will choose your opponent for next week. Think of it as picking your own poison.


Charly slightly surprised switches focus to Cesaro as he responds.

(Cesaro)
You want me? Cesaro? Soon to be King of the Ring, to pick your opponent next week on the FINAL episode of Anarchy before Coronation? Not only does that sound like a very stupid idea on your part, it's also one that's downright suicidal for your King of the Ring hopes, but if that's what you wanna do? By all means, Cesaro will happily play along. Your opponent for next week? it's gonna be a man you're quite familiar with, matter of fact you hold a pinfall victory over this man and my guess is? He's DYING to even that score, so I'm going to give him the opportunity to do just that.

(Cesaro)
But I'm not going to stop there, because since you decided to come up with this little pick your poison idea in an attempt to one up me and get one over on Cesaro? I'm going to come up with an idea of my own, and it's going to make you look like a downright fool for opening pandora's box tonight. You may have come up with the idea of picking each other's opponents, but as of right now? I decree that my match next week? will be contested under normal rules, just a clean, regular wrestling match, You however? I've got something much better in store for you, because you Brian Pillman Jr. will get your chance to show the world just how much you are or aren't like your dad Flyin Brian, because you'll be competing in an EXTREME RULES match!!! and your opponent? none other then the World Heavyweight Champion, the Titanium Tyrant, Drew Mcintyre!!!!

BPJ displays a slight look of concern for a moment or two, but after recalling his pinfall win over Drew Mcintyre in Triple Threat action a few months back, his mind is slightly put at ease.

(Cesaro)
Drew Mcintyre is going to DISMANTLE you in that EXTREME environment, and I'm going to enjoy EVERY SECOND of it, and come Coronation, IF you even make there, I'll be primed and ready to pick the bones off the carcass en route to the easiest King of the Ring victory this company has ever seen. So go ahead big boy, who've you got in store for the UNDEFEATED Swiss Cyborg? Matt Sydal perhaps? a chance to beat him, send him back to a pawn shop shelf where he belongs, and earn a chance to rip that Intercontinental Championship from him at the same time? wouldn't be a bad night's work in my opinion, or wait wait, I know, you're gonna show the world that old papa Pillman's still got something left in the tank and that's who you're choosing for me next week right? Oh wait...My bad, what was I thinking, he's not around anymore is he? Such terrible manners on my part, please please, by all means, just go ahead and announce to the world who Cesaro will be dismantling next week.

A shocked and disgusted Charly Caruso fights through the mental urge to walk off the set and proceeds with doing her job of holding the microphone up and giving these superstars the platform to speak. BPJ however? he's gone from cool calm and collected to seeming enraged in a matter of moments, it's clear Cesaro's TASTELESS comments about his late father have clearly struck a nerve, but then suddenly, out of nowhere, much like earlier on, BPJ's calmness is restored as he inches closer to Cesaro to the point where only the tiniest gap separates their noses from making contact.

BPJ
DANIEL BRYAN

BPJ winks at Cesaro before calmly exiting the set, Cesaro display a look of shock and awe at BPJ's choice of opponent for him next week, somehow it never crossed the Swiss Cyborg's mind that the man he's been mentoring/tearing apart (depending on how you look at things) would be chosen and placed against him. The worst part is? The part that's clearly got Cesaro going "oh shit" in his head right now? Is the fact that Daniel Bryan has seemingly taken Cesaro's advice and has undergone a massive change in behavior over the last couple weeks. Next week? Cesaro won't be facing the "failure" Daniel Bryan, he very well may be facing the thing he's been working this entire time to un-cage, the American Dragon, and if that is the case? Then the Swiss Superman will have no one to blame for himself for the eventual consequences. The camera zooms in on Cesaro's face which displays a dejected and distant look before the show heads to commercial break.

As Anarchy returns, we hear the always infectious "anthem" of The Golden One himself Matt Sydal already playing as we notice he's forgone an entrance tonight perhaps to to get more down to business. He stands in the center of the ring with his Intercontinental Championship proudly around his waist, and as XWL's Tony Stark his gear remains iron man inspired, which after regaining The Intercontinental Title 3 weeks ago at Downpour can we blame him for still strutting around here like he's "Iron Man?" It's pretty undisputed at this point, right?



[[Matt Sydal]]
I'm going to keep this short and sweet, because tonight? I'm not here to talk about how great I am...although the reasons are endless...no, I am here because for the last two weeks...a certain man...not just any man but one half of The Tag-Team Champions Chris Sabin...has been getting better acquainted with me. He interrupts my celebration after my successful title defense against Buddy Murphy the night after I regained that title. And at first, I almost thought he was coming for my crown. Which, hey...I'm game anytime pal.



[[Matt Sydal]]
That is what FIGHTING champions like me do, right? But then, he raised his title in my face...and suddenly, his true intentions became quite clear. He's tired of competing against...sub-par Tag-Teams...he needs a challenge...not just any challenge, THE challenge. TCSI as the longest reigning Tag-Team Champions...a team that has defeated every team in this division up until a couple new ones formed to replace the ones they absolutely annihilated. The two of them with their combined talents have truly been outmatched by no one. Their performance in The Elimination Chamber was inspiring, it was exciting...and I'm not gonna lie. It may be a little envious that I have never had the chance to defend a title in a match like The Elimination Chamber. They started out as the worst of enemies...and have become not only the best of friends, but the BEST Tag-Team....in XWL history. I said it, and I dare any other team to try and dispute that. You can't, the stats don't lie, their performance as Champions doesn't lie...and when I look at them...I see the very thing that keeps someone like me interested after all this time.



[[Matt Sydal]]
I see a challenge that I haven't overcome...and that excites me. Because I've beaten a lot of Men throughout my career, I've defeated A LOT of Champions whether the title was on the line or not...and I've proven A LOT of people wrong, A LOT of times. It's what I do, it's who I am, so when Chris came strolling out here 2 weeks ago? I saw you, Chris. I saw what you were putting on the table, and it looked mighty good. But after I left the ring to think about the possibilities of what you were essentially proposing...I was like, you know...I've been in a lot of teams throughout XWL...and proven I'm pretty good in a Tag-Team Match. Not that my tag roots go as deep as yours I'd never insult you by even claiming as such. But the idea of having a partner you can fully depend on and invest all of yourself into? THAT is something that challenges me because thus far...there have been "partners" but nothing like what I see when I look at you Chad and Chris.



[[Matt Sydal]]
I want what you have, I want someone who after everything that went down with The Undisputed Era...I can put my trust in, and know it's returned. So since we're in the business of making challenges official, this is me standing here tonight to officially challenge TCSI to a match at Coronation. Now I'm not going to expect you to defend your titles against me, that's disrespecting the teams currently set to clash at Coronation to determine the next number one contenders in the finals of The Motor City Cup. Which, after everything that tournament means, and meant last year when they introduced The Tag-Team titles? I would never disrespect the division or the titles by expecting to just be handed an opportunity at the titles in my first go around. No, what I'm proposing in a non-title match where...if myself and my partner, whoever that may end up being...defeat you in a normal no nonsense match? We get a future Tag-Team title shot.



[[Matt Sydal]]
So, Chris....Chad...TCSI...LONGEST REIGNING TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS IN XWL HISTORY....what do you say? Besides, Chad...you kind of owe me this after questioning my decision to want to defend my title at Final Stand in such a hugely challenging match simply because of your past failure. And because of my performance, and overcoming a similar challenge than you couldn't previously with this title...it gave you a newfound hope to right the wrongs of your own past and achieve such an incredible moment in The Main-Event of Downpour. Not taking credit for your victory...but I did show you how it was done...so why don't you return that favor by personally showing me how The Tag-Team Champions get it done?

As the live audience in attendance cheers his declaration of war, a video on the Titantron begins to play. It whisks us backstage to where the first shot we see if that of a magazine cover that has the words “HERS” is large, purple letters etched across the top as a picture of our reigning, defending North American Champion in Mandy Rose dominates the remainder of the cover. The camera zooms out and does a horizontal one eighty, revealing that not only was the magazine upside down but also its holder to be none other than one half of the XWL Tag Team Champions in Chad Gable.

[Chad Gable]
How do people read this?

As Gable struggles to read what is presumed to be the upside down English language, his long time best friend and tag team partner in Chris Sabin walks into the shot, taking a hold of the magazine and snatching it from Gable's possession before tossing it in a nearby trash can.

Chris Sabin
What are you doing reading that?

Before Gable can answer, Sabin pulls out a cup shaped object from out of the view of the camera, revealing the logo on said cup to belong to the familiar “Twisted Bliss Coffee” brand.

Chris Sabin
When you can be drinking this thirst quenching pick me up known as Twisted Bliss Coffee! Available now on XWLshop.com.

[Chad Gable]
But I don't drink coffee.

Chris Sabin
Neither do I. In hindsight, this was a curious business decision. By the way, we just got called out so we gotta go.

Gable nods and hops off his crate before the XWL Tag Team Champions begin walking down a corridor and disappear around the corner, the camera shifting back towards the ringside area where the Intercontinental Champion is still in the center of the ring, the anticipation building for the arrival of the “Stupid Idiots” from “Trash City.”





Cheers fill the arena as the all too familiar theme of our reigning and defending Tag Team Champions begins to play. Their long commute from Parts Unknown, Backstage to the stage is apparent as the theme continues to play but there's no Gable or Sabin in sight, could they be planning a calculated assault on the Intercontinental Champion? That question quickly finds its answer in the form of TCSI emerging from behind the curtain, why would they attack someone from behind when they're the longest reigning Tag Team Champions? In a semi uncharacteristic tone, there's no theatrics nor giant spotlight from our beloved Trash City Stupid Idiots, who instead opt to walk to the ring with a purpose. That purpose has yet to be seen but it can only be assumed it has something to do with Sydal's words. Upon reaching the ringside area, Gable quickly slides into the ring and places his back on the bottom left turnbuckle from the main cameras view while Sabin continues to walk around the ring and makes his way towards the timekeepers area, retrieving two microphones before he himself enters the ring. Upon making it back to his feet, he tosses the stray microphone at Gable, who catches it with ease, before he places his back on the adjacent turnbuckle. With both Tag Team Champions on either side of the Intercontinental Champion, they exchange a look between one another before Sabin nods and brings his microphone up to his lips.

Chris Sabin
How DARE you?!

Sabin's tone is that of anger and conviction, as if he were insulted despite Sydal's best attempts to do the opposite.

Chris Sabin
You called us the longest reigning Tag Team Champions in XWL history and while that's an accurate statement to make, that's MR. LONGEST...

[Chad Gable]
REIGNING

Chris Sabin
DEFENDING

[Chad Gable]
XWL TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS

Chris Sabin
OF THE WORLD to you, buddy!

[Chad Gable]
His name is Matt, Buddy is the other one.

Chris Sabin
That's not what I- We've held these Tag Team Championships for two hundred and sixty six days now, which is a lot more than can be said for you, Matthew. Despite all your numerous accolades, all your Championship victories, all your career defining moments, the old adage rings true: Quality over quantity. To ensure that all three of us are on the same page, and correct me if I'm wrong, you want to face us? In a tag team match? You want to face us in a tag team match? Yeah, no matter how I break that up, it doesn't make any damn sense to me. Do you not remember what happened the last time you were in the ring with us? Where we beat you and your former friend in Roderick Strong in the inaugural Motor City Cup. Maybe you don't remember that because you, just like these people, blocked out Roddy's existence as well. How about something more recent, do you remember what happened the last time you and I competed in this ring? Champion vs Champion, that ring any bells? You know, besides yours being rung? I beat you right where you're standing, 1 2 3. I just don't see how you think this is such a great idea but Chadsworth and myself will accept on one condition, just a little stipulation to make this fair. If you and your mysterious partner manage to beat us, you get a shot at our Tag Team Championships but when we beat you, I get something I've been wanting since I stepped foot into this ring: A one on one shot at the Intercontinental Championship.

The arena seems excited for either possible outcome because no matter who ends up winning, it leads to a likely incredible match so from their position? It's win win. Matt on the other hand may have to defend his title against a guy he hasn't defeated in their last few encounters, most recently on the very first Anarchy of 2019.

[[Matt Sydal]]
If you wanna harp on the past and assume it guarantees your future then by all means...make that mistake and underestimate the man who defeats people who think they have me all figured out. You're not an idiot, Chris...you know better than to stand there and spout your superiority against a guy like me because the truth is? You and I have never gone to war in an all out match, and I recognize how talented you are to stand here and say even I don't know how that match will end. But your entire reign is a series of overcoming obstacle after obstacle, right? Same here, my entire XWL journey is me climbing over hurdles that people claim are too great for me to ascend. I've taken the title of Champion's...and sometimes that's even been while I was already a Champion. I challenge you two not because I believe it'll be "easy" but because I am excited to face some true competition. And the order doesn't get any taller than facing Mr. AND Mr. Longest Reigning, Defending, Tag-Team Champions...of the world.

Matt looks at Chris, before looking at his Intercontinental Championship...and then shifting his gaze to Chad Gable.

[[Matt Sydal]]
Chad, what you two have achieved in your 266 days as Champions is nothing short of incredible. Game recognizes game, and that's why I've challenged the two of you. You challenged my decision to defend THIS in a Fatal 5 Way, Falls Count Anywhere, ELIMINATION match. Remember? You didn't believe I could do it...meanwhile, I KNEW I could. The same is said for the possibility of defeating YOU. I believe I can, you probably and understandably so, believe I can't. But isn't that what this business, or what all of our careers have in common? Doing the things that people believe we can't. It doesn't always work out, but dammit if we don't give it our best shot. So I would like to thank you for underestimating my ability once upon a time ago...and I urge you not to do the same when it comes to this match.

The Intercontinental Champion's eyes then revert back to their previous focus, Chris Sabin.

[[Matt Sydal]]
As for you, Chris...I accept your conditions. If you can defeat us? I will gladly defend the Intercontinental Championship against you. Keyword being, IF...which respectfully I don't believe you will, because I'm not just a "Golden Lover" I'm not just an "ALPHA"...I'm not just "CUTTHROAT" and my era isn't just "undisputed" I am Matt Sydal...and you'll be introduced to what I truly am capable of when I stand across from you two at Coronation.

Chris Sabin
You forgot Bray Strowman and Braun Wyatt

[Chad Gable]
That's still not their names.

[[Matt Sydal]]
I mean I'm not exactly spooky...and I think we've all tried to block their existence out of our minds. Like The Endgame spoilers the first week it dropped.

[Chad Gable]
Well spoiler alert, Iron Man-

Sabin quickly grabs Gable by his shoulder and shakes his head.

Chris Sabin
Don't say it.

[Chad Gable]
But it's been over 2 months

Chris Sabin
Yeah but you just know there's that one guy who didn't see it.

[Chad Gable]
I mean I hope they don't try to go see Far From Home then.

[[Matt Sydal]]
GUYS! We're supposed to be cutting a promo here, quit your rambling and tell me you're gonna kick my ass or something.

[Chad Gable]
Right, you tell 'em Chris. I'm afraid I'm gonna spoil that movie now.

Chris Sabin
So here's how this is going to go down, IronMatt. Since you're out here and it seems to me like you're ready for a fight, why not give you what you want? I've made some calls and pulled a few strings to make this happen because I don't want there to be any excuses for when you and your unknown partner lose to the longest...

[Chad Gable]
Reigning

Chris Sabin
Defending

[[Matt Sydal]]
It was funny at first, but now you're just being obnoxious. And that's coming from me of all people, so let's get a move on.

Chris Sabin
Fine. I present to you, your opponent for the evening!



As the theme begins to play, Sydal's expression shifts from one of slight annoyance to momentary stifled confusion, the opening portion of said theme causing him to relive flashbacks he thought he left in his past. While Gable and Sabin begin to clear the ring for this impromptu match to take place, William Regal walks out from behind the curtain, wearing his trademark coat over his body and an evil grin etched on his face.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Talk about a former rival rearing his end, this is the man that not only gave Matt Sydal his first reign as Intercontinental Champion...but he also ended his first reign as Intercontinental Champion.

[Renee Young]
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't William Regal before all of that attain The Intercontinental Championship by defeating Shawn Michaels on the grandest stage of them all ending his historic 416 day reign, the longest reign for a Champion in XWL history?

[Corey Graves]
You are correct, William Regal may not have been seen in XWL in over half a decade but he's certainly looking as dangerous as ever tonight.


Boos rain down on the Blackpool, England native but he doesn't seem to care, his eyes locked upon the man he has years of history with and up until this moment was believed to have moved onto other endeavors but here he is. Regal begins to make his way down the entrance ramp, each step taking subtly longer than the last, almost as if he's savoring this moment to its fullest. In the ring, Sydal removes the Intercontinental Championship from over his shoulder and hands it to the official that was waiting in the wings for this announcement and begins to stretch in the ring, knowing full well that this isn't going to be just another match, but a brawl.

[Renee Young]
These two used to have deep personal issues, most notably when Regal kidnapped Matt's girlfriend at the time Michelle McCool and held her in the boiler room.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Regal snapped when Matt ended his reign as Champion and sought to make his life a living hell for daring to do so. Starting with taking his title back and trying to dismantle him and all he held dear thereafter.

[Corey Graves]
A well thought out choice of an opponent by Chris Sabin that's for sure.

Upon making it to the bottom of the ramp, Regal begins scaling the ring steps and makes it onto the apron, motioning towards the referee to assist him. The referee eventually gets the message and sits on the middle rope, lowering just enough to allow Regal to enter the ring with ease. He removes his coat and neatly places it under the bottom turnbuckle, shifting his attention towards his opponent for the evening in Matt Sydal, who is standing besides the opposite turnbuckle across the ring, mentally preparing for the battle ahead.




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[Mauro Ranallo]
What a Knee Trembler!

[Renee Young]
Whoa, Matt Sydal just took a page out of his former rival's playbook!

[Corey Graves]
Once upon a time ago these two clashed as champions which ultimately led to Matt Sydal becoming the first to dual reign as United States and Intercontinental Champion.


Gable and Sabin look on as Sydal has taken a page out of his former rival and used his move against him. “Bravo, you can lift your knee four inches into the air. Bravo!” shouts Sabin as he mock claps for the Intercontinental Champion's ingenuity and ability to adapt. Besides him stands Gable, lifting a giant card into the air with the number three written on it, causing Sabin to ask where he got the card from. One brief and glossed over explanation regarding Gable's foresight later and we see Sabin taking one of the handful of oversized cards in Gable's possession and a marker for good measure, jotting something down for a few moments before he himself lifts in into the air that reads “You suck!” the smug expression etched on Sabin's face saying it all.

[Renee Young]
A 3 is a bit unfair don't you think?

[Mauro Ranallo]
I'd say it's at least an 8.

[Corey Graves]
Where did those scorecards even come from?

With Matt seeing their harsh judgments on his "Knee Trembler, he begins to nod and shouts in their direction "ARE YOU NOT IMPRESSED!?" He stops nodding then starts to smile as an imaginary light bulb pops up over his head and lights up to symbolize an idea being formed. He looks at Regal on the mat probably beaten by this point but he wants to put an exclamation point on this victory. He thought hey the knee might be that, but if The Tag-Team Champions want more? He will give them more. He bends down grabbing Regal by his wrist then slowly begins to try to pull him up. Regal's not exactly a light opponent but when Matt is determined to do something? He does it. With an audible grunt The Intercontinental Champion slowly makes progress in lifting Regal up off of the mat, and starts to go one further by lifting him up into a fireman's carry onto his shoulders. This isn't exactly something Matt regularly does, so everyone stares intrigued as Matt looks right at TCSI, and crosses William Regal's legs....with a smirk on his face, he then drops Regal to the mat with The Crossed Legged Samoan Driver...otherwise known as, Chris Sabin's finisher The Cradle Shock!

[Mauro Ranallo]
That's one way to send a message!

Sabin takes a sip from the conveniently placed Twisted Bliss Coffee mug, available now on XWLShop.com, before spitting out all of its contents from his mouth upon seeing Sydal do the unthinkable and steal Sabin's very own finishing maneuver: The Cradle Shock. As Sabin mouths “WHAT!?” at the top of his lungs, Sydal hooks the leg, causing the referee to drop down to a knee and begin making the count while on the outside, Sabin charges at the ring, ready to give Sydal a piece of his mind, or in this case, a beating with his fists but Gable, seeing what Sabin has in mind, quickly cuts him off and lifts him into the air, causing him to wave his arms sporadically into the air like he just didn't care and kick his feet back and forth but Gable's grip is virtually unbreakable. “YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS, I KNOW WHERE YOU WORK!” shouts Sabin as he, against his will, and Gable walk around the ring but his threats are drowned out by Sydal's theme following his impressive victory over an extremely game William Regal.

[Renee Young]
The Iron Man Of XWL not playing around tonight as he sends a message to his opponents in two weeks at Coronation.

[Mauro Ranallo]
Specifically the member of that team that eyes his currently prized Intercontinental Championship.

[Corey Graves]
Seems appropriate considering if TCSI win this tag match, Chris Sabin earns an Intercontinental Championship Match.

[Renee Young]
Meanwhile if Matt and his partner win they'll earn a Tag-Team title match. But my question as with everyone else most likely, is who will be Matt's partner?

[Mauro Ranallo]
Your guess is as good as mine but with only one more episode of Anarchy left after tonight before Coronation? He better start narrowing down his potential options asap.


As the XWL Tag Team Champions begin making their way up the ramp, Sabin is seen still shouting at the top of his lungs as Sydal walks over towards the closest set of ring ropes and places his left foot on the bottom rope, his right foot on the middle rope and raises his Intercontinental Championship high into the air while motioning around his waist that he's coming for their Tag-Team titles.

After the previous match-up, we are backstage where the Phenomenal One is standing by with Sarah Schreiber - one of the many interviewers hired to XWL. The two of them talking back and forth but the microphone isn't turned on so we aren't able to hear what they are talking about.



[COREY GRAVES]
Last week, we saw AJ Styles address his future following his King of the Ring loss to Cesaro and tonight, he comes to us with answers. I for one am very curious about what comes next. I've known AJ a long time, we've worked together plenty of times, and our children have even become friends with one another. I talked to him earlier tonight and he wouldn't budge. He's made up his mind but he wouldn't even give me a clue.

[RENEE YOUNG]
Why on earth would he tell you when he knows he has this interview tonight to address his future? I can't say I blame him. His fans are itching to know what's next for the Phenomenal One. He's someone who can fit into any picture given the chance. AJ is someone you can trust to run the top of the card. He's someone you can trust to work with up and coming stars to give them a much needed boost. Not to mention he's still got great hair after all these years.

[COREY GRAVES]
You're only saying that because the two of you had the same haircut at one point.

[MAURO RANALLO]
And that interview with AJ Styles is going to happen right after this short commercial break. Stay tuned, ladies and gentleman. I have a feeling you're not going to want to miss this.

Anarchy then fades away to black and then the commercial break begins.



Anarchy returns and Sarah Schreiber is standing by with AJ Styles now.



[SARAH SCHREIBER]
AJ, let's cut straight to the point. Last week, after your match with Cesaro, you asked us what's next... and now we have that same question for you. What exactly is next for the Phenomenal One?



[AJ STYLES]
You know, I thought long and hard about this. I sat down with my boys back home and I asked them what they would like to see their father do. I took their words into consideration because they're the reason why I do this still. I could've been retired a long, long time ago and lived comfortably for the rest of my life but no. My kids love seeing their father on television and they love bragging to their friends about how their father is AJ Styles - former World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion. I think it would be cool to wear either of those championships again. Especially since, like I said last week, I feel as though I got some unfinished business with both championships. My last World Heavyweight Championship reign ended when R-Truth cashed in on me in the main event of Final Stand and ever since then I ain't been able to get the championship back. And with the Intercontinental Championship, well, you know what happened there. I don't really like talking about it all that much.



[AJ STYLES]
With that said, I'd like to proudly announce that AJ Styles is going to be...











































[AJ STYLES]
Stepping foot into Chad Gable and Chris Sabin's yard! I'm going to be gunning for those World Tag Team Championships and I'm going to be the man who finally dethrones those two!

In the background, the crowd pops at the announcement (and statement) made by the Phenomenal One. Even the interviewer can't seem to hold back a smile... but she still does her job and asks the question on everyone's mind now that AJ Styles has declared himself a part of the tag team division.

[SARAH SCHREIBER]
Who's going to be your tag team partner then?



[AJ STYLES]
Well... I don't have one... not yet at least. I got friends though. I got options. Maybe it's time to give Dean Ambrose a call and go for one last Bullet Club reunion. Maybe it's time I call up an old friend of mine like Christopher Daniels or Samoa Joe and bring some total nonstop action to this division. Or... how 'bout we make a dream team? What about AJ Styles and Shawn Michaels teaming up? Like I said. I got options. I'm weighing them. I'm thinking about them.

"Ahem!" Both AJ, and Sarah's sights shift away from the camera, as an unknown voice seems to have intruded upon The Phenomenal One's interview. But, who? He doesn't really have any current beef with any Superstars, that's kind of why the topic of what's next has repeatedly come up last week, and now this week. Sarah doesn't seem to know what is going on, while AJ...his reaction isn't very favorable. His jaw slightly remains a gap as he partially squints unsure himself why this unknown Superstar has interrupted him. Before he can start to say "What do you want?" That Superstar in question steps into frame, and the first thing we see to identify them? The gold plate of a Championship with one of the area lights above causing it shine especially bright. And the white strap that makes this Championship complete. It's not just any Champion, it is The Intercontinental Champion...and as Matt continues forward onto the set, he's still a bit sweaty from his match just moments ago with William Regal when TCSI's own Chris Sabin surprised him with The Blackpool Brawler as his opponent this evening.

Matt and AJ's eyes lock on one another, an intensity fills the air as bitter bad blood between them begins to bubble up within each Superstar. It's been a long time since they've come face to face, and for two veteran Superstars like them? They've been through a lot, but especially with each other. Their rivalry was bitter, the blood was the baddest...and their hatred was unmatched. Their issues were so personal that AJ Styles, a family man...became so consumed with his disdain for The "Golden Weasel" as he often called him...that he tried to end Matt Sydal's career. Even after their very vicious story, they couldn't stay away from one another. AJ Styles had brought The Bullet Club to XWL, and their actions were heinous, they wanted to takeover...and for Matt as one of XWL's longest standing Superstars? He objected immediately and thus began a whole new side of their rivalry. Matt would find a common ally, an enemy of his enemy was his friend...until The Bullet Club took that partner out, and Matt consumed with his desire to end The Bullet Club's tyranny? Made a decision that would nearly end his career all over again. He challenged AJ Styles & Finn Balor of The Bullet Club to a Tag-Team Match. Where he would team with ANY Superstar, and promised to defeat them. So seeing as it was Roulette a Special Event where you spun a wheel for every match, every Superstar on The XWL Roster was on that wheel, and it landed on JBL. While Matt's promise was not broken, and he did defeat The Bullet Club that night...we all know how the enlisting of The Wrestling God went for Matt Sydal's foreseeable future.

Now here we are, and their paths have finally crossed again, but in this moment...we ask, why? Doesn't Matt have his hands full enough as it is without reigniting a previous rivalry?

[[Matt Sydal]]
Listen, I could stand here and make a crack about you being Brock's bitch for old times sake...and you could call me a Golden Weasel...we could go back and forth, maybe get into scuffle and make a couple decisions we'll both end up regretting given our history of being the bane of each other's existence. OR, hear me out here...we could be men and stop avoiding each other without fear of what we might do to one another. We've both been through a lot since our paths last crossed. And, honestly AJ? I think we're at a place in our careers where we could be more help to each other than ever before.

[AJ STYLES]
You're not suggesting what I think you're suggesting.

The Phenomenal One turns towards Sarah and speaks to her now.

[AJ STYLES]
He's not suggesting what I think he's suggesting.

AJ doesn't even give Sarah a chance to answer. All she did was shrug her shoulders and stay back since she didn't want to get in between these two superstars. You didn't need to know the history between these two superstars to notice the tension in the air as soon as Sydal showed up.

[AJ STYLES]
Why on god's green earth would I choose you as a tag team partner, huh? Look. You're a very successful superstar and I'll give you that. If I wanted to take the easy route to being Tag Team Champion then I'd choose you, of course, but I ain't looking to make things as easy as possible. I want a challenge. Not just that but I want someone who I can trust and I say that because I know you and I know you're one selfish son of a gun when you wanna be. I'll give it to you and say your place in Undisputed Era was pretty selfless but you never hated any of those guys like you hated me. Gimme one good reason why I should even consider teaming up with you... or is that too much to ask for?

Matt throws his hands up, feeling a bit attacked by AJ's slightly hostile response.

[[Matt Sydal]]
Whoa, can you dial it down a notch? I mean you're the one that tried to end MY career, not the other way around. Also when your last reign as with THIS title...

Matt makes a point to grab his Intercontinental Championship with his hand and slightly raise it toward AJ.

[[Matt Sydal]]
Was attained by being PINNED...you don't get to stand there and be all high and mighty when it comes to the "easy" route. In case you've been too busy with a whole lot of nothing as of late? There has been nothing "easy" about my reign as Intercontinental Champion. There has been nothing "easy" about my entire last year. But this isn't about the past, this is about the future...and my future? Is to become Tag-Team Champion. So if your goal is to do the same? It looks like we both have a problem, and we're each other's solution. I need a partner, I could probably defeat them on my own...but social construct dictates I can't do that. So as I think long and hard about who I can trust after just having a knife driven into my back by Men I referred to as my brothers? I think about what Tag-Team wrestling has evolved into in the last year. Look at The Champions...they were enemies, they beat the hell out of each other, and then in one moment that changed the course of their futures going forward? They quit fighting each other, and used their combined skill to fight TOGETHER. Because sometimes your greatest ally, is your greatest enemy. Because what makes up a great Tag-Team? Experience, knowing each other as well as you know yourself...and after the wars we've had? Who knows you and I better than we do? I know your greatest flaws, and I know your greatest strengths. I'm not proposing we suddenly start traveling together, or you invite me over for a family dinner...or your kids start calling me Uncle Matt...although I'm not opposed to it...

Matt trying to cut the tension tries to drop a light-hearted comment, which we're not really sure how AJ takes it as he's surprisingly stayed silent while Matt spoke.

[[Matt Sydal]]
What I'm proposing...is we put our egos aside, our differences, and issues that clearly haven't gone away over night...and think about what we each want in a partner. I want someone who doesn't need "carrying." I want someone who has a proven track record in being able to become a Champion. I want someone who can call me out on my bullshit, and I them. Above anything else? I want someone who won't stab me in my back because that hurt. Maybe that's why I'm reaching out to my greatest enemy...because there's nothing you can do to me that you haven't already done. So perhaps, you won't...and I won't have to feel the sting of betrayal ever again.

We can feel the hurt in his tone, because he's just over 2 months removed from his "brothers" The Undisputed Era turning on him when all he ever did was support them. He for a rare point in his career was left with egg on his face as men who he put his entire trust and everything in...just so easily threw that away in the name of using him as a scapegoat for their own failures. As Matt looks at AJ there's no tension in his eyes anymore...they're slightly glassy, not on the verge of tears...but you can see the emotion. And for him to put himself back out there, is a big step for him...and it's clear that he's not sure how this will go, or if AJ will even entertain the idea. But he seems to believe this is his best course of action so he's giving it his best foot forward.

[[Matt Sydal]]
Look, this isn't easy...I don't do "emotions" I don't sell myself to someone because my reputation and the career I've built says everything that ever needs to be said. But, as much as I hate to admit it...this is one thing I can't do without you. Not if I wanna do it right, and I do.

Somewhere during that speech, the Phenomenal One had crossed his arms over his chest. Once Sydal finishes, AJ stares for a moment. Almost as though he was waiting for Sydal to go on because he had this tendency to never stop talking. When it was obvious he was done, AJ spoke up.

[AJ STYLES]
That was a cute speech. I'm glad that you still have it in you to show a little compassion... but one little speech ain't enough to suddenly win me over. You don't get it, do you? Chris Sabin and Chad Gable are a once in a lifetime thing. They're magic with one another and I ain't afraid to say that I hope I can become half the tag team competitor that they are. The chances of a team like them happening again are one in a million and you ain't just gonna bump into one of the guys you had a heck of a rivalry with and expect to find that same spark that they did. You're the Iron Man, not Thor. You can't just summon thunder outta your rear end whenever you want. Excuse my Avengers play on words. I'm sure you're sick and tired of hearing them after Buddy Murphy but you get my point. Try living in the real world for once and not in the fantasy world you live in inside that head of yours. And to make myself clear, I ain't turning your offer down... I'm just not accepting it 'cause I got options to weigh. You're too good to just turn down but you're also too much of a weasel to team up with without asking any questions first. Do I make myself clear?

Matt just stands there silently and nods, he already plead his case, and if AJ wasn't fully convinced by his previous speech, surely more words in this moment won't really change anything either. With things not going exactly as The Intercontinental Champion had hoped, he turns and walks off, as The Phenomenal One stares off into the distance at him to begin to ponder his proposal. Teaming with one of his greatest rivals in XWL? Crazy, but what if all the time and energy they spent hating one another, they could transfer into attaining a similar sucess as the current Tag-Team Champions TCSI? AJ's hand rests on the edge of his chin as the scene comes to a close.

As we return from a short commercial break, we a greeted by the XWL announce team.

Corey Graves
Welcome back to Anarchy and do we have BIG news for you!

Mauro Ranallo
That's right! Earlier tonight, it was announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi would be making his XWL debut at Coronation. Well it was just moments ago that XWL social media platforms posted the following..

A graphic appears on the screen with a Tweet that reads:



Renee Young
Wow!

Corey Graves
Holy sh... Oh my god! What a freaking match!

Mauro Ranallo
Such a high profile match for Killer Kross, but as great of a match-up as it is, how does this not seem like rewarding bad behavior? I mean, did you see what Killer Kross did earlier tonight?!

Corey Graves
I don't agree with what Killer Kross did, but you could look at it from the other side of the coin. Maybe this is Kross' punishment. He's stepping into the ring with THE GREATEST signing XWL has had from Japan.

Mauro Ranallo
Regardless, the ink is on the paper. The match is official and I have no doubt that sparks are going to fly during this epic encounter!

We go to our next segment of the evening.

We cut backstage and see Peyton Royce and Billie Kay standing by a locker room.

{Peyton Royce}
Uhh Billie can you BELIEVE they put me in a match with Awesome Kong tonight? Like what do they think they are doing? I am XWL's greatest rising womens superstar and they're trying to kill me?

{Billie Kay}
You're facing Awesome Kong? I thought the match card just said you were Awesome. Ugh you gotta be JOKING me.

{Peyton Royce}
Well after I defeat Awesome Kong tonight, Mandy Rose and Tessa Blanchard will have no choice but to recognize me as a legitimate contender. Because I am the future, and the FUTURE IS.

{Royce & Kay}
IICONIC!!


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AND THE WINNER IS:

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TRIPLE H






















As the match comes to an end, Aiden English rolls off the body of Triple H and rises to his feet, his arm being raised by the referee. A wide smile forms on his face, similar to the one we saw two weeks ago after his "final match". Before he can spend much time celebrating however, Charly Caruso is in the ring, ready to interview Aiden.

Charly Caruso
First of all Aiden, congratulations on your victory here tonight over Triple H. Second fo all, after what was supposedly your final match here in XWL, you changed your mind on your retirement, citing a new attitude focused only on winning. Can you elaborate?

{Aiden English}
Well Charly, it's pretty simple really. I realized that I had spent so long focused on who I was, if I was enough, if I was doing everything I could to try and please the XWL Universe. But after that victory over Joey Janela, I remembered that the best feeling in the world is winning. I mean, I'm on cloud nine right now Charly! That was Triple H, a legend in this business, and I just beat him so bad I'd be surprised if he even shows his face around here again anytime soon!

The XWL Universe's reaction to Aiden English becomes audibly more divided, as many seem to not be fans of Aiden's new cockiness and seeming dismissal of them. Aiden notices the change in reaction, and respond accordingly.

{Aiden English}
Now now, let me be clear. I still think the XWL Universe is great! I love you guys! But at the end of the day, it's a question of what do I care about more, making others happy, or making myself happy? If you asked Aiden English a month ago, he would've said making others happy. If you asked him now though, well...

Aiden English miles and shrugs, before making a quick departure from the ring and heading to the back, the smile still on his face. The last the cameras catch is a confused looking Charly Caruso left in the ring, as Anarchy rolls on.

The lights in the arena turn down to draw our attention to the titantron which shows us live camera footage backstage. The cameraman is jogging down the hallway and as he approaches an open door labeled: "Women's Locker Room," screeching and outrageous screaming can be heard becoming louder and louder. It sounds like an absolute riot from the sound of wood, plastic, metal, and general debris being smashed into one another. As the cameraman rounds the threshold and points the lens inside, we see a flurry of cotton-candy-pink hair belonging to the one and only Liv Morgan, who is furiously tossing duffel bags, folding chairs, and anything she can get her hand on into the wooden cabinets that hold the belongings of the rest of the women's roster. Her purple-headed comrade Sasha Banks is following her while the Delinquent paces back and forth in an agitated manner. As Morgan continues on her tear through the locker room, flipping everything in sight all while her screams are only becoming increasingly outraged, she stops when she comes in contact of the vanity mirror. She stares at the reflection of herself, and her partner Sasha Banks. You can almost hear the growl in her voice just by the look in her eyes and the trembling of her upper lip. Her fists are balled up so tight that her knuckles are pure white.

[SASHA BANKS]
Would you calm down and breathe for a second?

Liv doesn't reply, at least not verbally. Her head quickly twitches to the right where another steel folding chair is placed. She grits her teeth and grabs the chair, folding it up before swinging it and smashing the vanity mirror into a hundred pieces! Another ear-piercing scream leaves her high-pitched windpipes as the shattering glass hits the floor. Morgan's chest rises and falls dramatically as she is quite obviously overcome with some very intense emotions. Before Liv Morgan has another chance to swing that steel chair at anything else in the locker room, the Boss snatches the chair away from her best friend and would proceed to take a step back so Liv wasn't in reach of the steel chair. The look on Sasha's face said it all. It was disappointment almost. Sasha understood why. Losing sucked - no matter the match... but this? This was a little too much for her to be okay with.

[SASHA BANKS]
Look. I'm going to need you to stop. I get it. You're not happy we lost a tag team match to Kairi Sane and Alexa Bliss when we're supposed to be the number one females duo that this has to offer - the Boss 'n' Brat Connection. I need you to stop focusing on this and start focusing on what matters. The reunion tour is still alive and going strong because baby girl, we've still got ourselves an encore show to perform at Coronation when we go one-on-one with a crown on the line. And honestly, if this is how you're going to be then I don't know if I'm going to be looking forward to that match. I want the Liv Morgan who is my best friend. If you're acting like this, how am I supposed to know you're not going to take out a sledgehammer again if I beat you at Coronation?

Liv's furiously rising and falling chest finally mellows out a bit as she closes her eyes and talks herself back into her senses, taking a few much needed deep breaths. When she opens her eyes again, they fall square on her partner, Sasha Banks. Just like that, Liv's entire demeanor has shifted. Suddenly she's soft spoken, delicate, and treading near apologetic territory.

[LIV Morgan]
You know I'd never hurt you like that again, Boss... No matter what happens, you 'n' I? We'll always be like this.

Liv holds up her index and middle finger before crossing them over the signify how close the pair are and shall remain.

[LIV Morgan]
Forever, and ever... That's what those other chicks don't get. After everything we've been through? We know our relationship can survive anything, and a crown is no exception. At Queen of the Ring, we're both gonna walk out winners, cause when you win, I win. And when I win? You win too, Sash. Right...?

Liv shrugs her shoulders up and grins, simultaneously holding her arms out for a hug. Sasha nods her head and returns the smile before the Boss 'n' Brat embrace tightly. The embrace lingers a bit longer than most, but not enough to make anyone overly uncomfortable. As the pull away, they wrap their arms around each other's necks.

[LIV Morgan]
Can we go get some snacks now? I'm STARVING!

Liv tosses her head back dramatically as the team of besties cautiously step over the broken glass and wreckage in the women's locker room. Arm-in-arm, they're caught by the camera's audio giggling and laughing to themselves on their way to catering.