XWL Final Stand IV 3/18/2012 - 3/25/2012

Live From - Houston, Texas - Reliant Stadium


Normal Match

Ezekiel Jackson Vs Booker T

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Normal Match

Mason Ryan vs Bill Goldberg

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Triple Threat Match
Intercontinental Championship


Dolph Ziggler vs AJ Styles vs Joey Ryan

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Miss.Money In The Bank Ladder Match


Trish Stratus vs Maryse vs Madison Rayen vs Eve

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Falls Count Anywhere Match

Mickie James Vs Portia Perez

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X-treme Championship Gauntlet



Michael McGillicutty Defending against Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, and Sin Cara

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Steel Cage Match

Steve Austin vs James Storm

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No Holds Barred Match
The Loser's Contract Is Terminated

Rhino Vs Davey Richards

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Ultimate Submission Match

Alex Shelley Vs Kurt Angle

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Money In The Bank Ladder Match

Michael McGillicutty vs Kevin Steen vs James Storm vs John Cena vs Dolph Ziggler vs Randy Orton

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Normal Match


John Cena Vs Shawn Michaels

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Normal Match


Layla El v AJ

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Normal Match

Vince's chosen opponent Vs CM Punk

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Table Ladders and Chairs match

Cody Rhodes vs Edge

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Three Stages Of Hell Match

The Rock vs Ted DiBiase

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No Holds Barred Street Fight


Wade Barrett vs Justin Gabriel

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Don't think if you don't get 5 stars that the promo isn't good, I'm not handing them out here, it'll be unlikely unless it really impresses me to the point where I'm all up in hospital.

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Triple H opening promo ***

Not entirely sure I should be giving out Triple H promo advice but here goes. Starting out I think you done an awesome job with the commentary, could have been a little longer but hey, the fact that you went the distance in the first place was great. Only thing missing from it in my opinion was Cody/Edge talk, it's been a huge storyline in XWL for a while now, seems like it should be there. Onto the actual promo, it was solid really, just didn't have that something to make it stick out, you covered all basses needed in a return promo, explained motives and future plans and I know it's hard to write long promos without stuff to talk about so nothing I can really condemn you for, Good promo.

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Rock Vs Ted *****

Rock wins, everyone's happy.

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Sheamus promo ***1/2
I liked this promo a lot, it has really good writing top to bottom and stays in character well, I loved your start with the whole getting to his roots story and finding out why he got back into wrestling, was looking forward to a face Sheamus ripping shit up but then you go and pull the heel card and here's the only problem I have with the promo, you went for the "One promo heel turn" Making the fans fall for a good guy act thing that quite a lot of people do, I know you want to establish him as a heel and I get that but for example, Christian does the exact same thing later in the night, Jack Swagger done it a week or two ago and it's starting to feel overdone. However, the writing that follows is once again amazing and has me looking forward to seeing what you do next, your blaming of the fans was done spot on. Only some things I'd change but overall, Good promo.

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John Cena promo ****
First off I love how you give it a big match feel, playing to Cena's character well by having him sit alone in an empty arena before the show with nothing but his thoughts and goals. Right off the bat you open with "This is the biggest night of my career" Cena isn't messing around here, we won't be getting the usual corny jokes and stuff, and opposite of what RCP said, I think that's the right way to for this show. Mentioning how you feel you deserve the shot and not just want one was a nice touch, very Cena like again for him to not expect it handed to him without work. The run through of Shawn Michaels and then of Johns beliefs was great and written perfectly for this show. I would have liked a little more speech about the rest of the money in the bank participants, like you did with Shawn but you end on a high note stating that you will be in the WHC hunt and no one will stop you, great promo.

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Zack Ryder promo ****1/2

God I hate Zack Ryder. He annoys me so much, everything he does, everything he says. Keeping that in mind however, reading your promo all I wanted to do was punch you, therefore, congratulations, you are the best Zack Ryder I have ever seen. The writing was bang on, as it always is for any of your promos, you're one of those people who could write a promo for any character and it'll always be great, from all of Zacks little slangs to the different segments to the twitter references you absolutely nailed this promo. The different cutaways all had me smirking, Mae Young cameo was lulzy and the bit with Zacks dad was pretty funny too, disappointed he turned to Zacks side this early though. The part with Scott Stanford and the teacher was good, Zack in his underwear was funny on the trampoline. If you ever need a broski of the week I have an idea I know I'm going to love your promos and hate my self, amazing work and keep it up.

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First Batista promo and match *** and **
I've actually been loving your Mason Ryan promos and I marked for your whole undefeated feud, sucks that it fell through for you but your Mason Ryan character has developed well through it and I want to see you do good in the future, the promo was solid and typical heel stuff, just wasn't long enough for me, it's Final Stand. The match didn't really last long and I can't blame you, I wouldn't be psyched to write a one sided feud either, however, props for finishing it and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

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More from my reviews later, gotta head out for a bit soon.

[Final Stand returns from break and the sold-out crowd here is hyped up as what is shaping up to be one of the greatest shows in XWL…]

{Vickie Guerrero}
EXCUSE ME!

[Vickie Guerrero’s shrill voice immediately ruins the good time the people were having. And boos rain down from the rafters as she steps onto the stage with a microphone already in her hand.]



{Vickie Guerrero}
Ladies and Gentleman, last week you watched in horror as Michael McGillicutty defeated my nephew Chavo Guerrero in a match where his career was on the line.

*We want Chavo! clap,clap,clap-clap-clap*
*We want Chavo! clap,clap,clap-clap-clap*

{Vickie Guerrero}
It’s funny how all it took was Chavo getting put in his place, by McGillicutty of all people, to get you to see him in a different light. And don’t you worry, you’re going to get exactly what you want because Chavo Guerrero is in the building right now!



[The crowd cheers as they receive that good news and Vickie gives them a moment to enjoy it before killing the mood.]

{Vickie Guerrero}
SHUT UP!

*BOOOOOO!*

{Vickie Guerrero}
Now as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted, Chavo is in the building tonight, and despite what you may believe he is still employed by XWL.

[There are a few murmurs of confusion as to how that’s possible.]

{Vickie Guerrero}
You see, that match was never supposed to happen. I told Chavo that he was not healthy enough to compete last week after his, dare I say lackluster, performance against Drew McIntyre the week prior. Yet he went behind my back and lured McGillicutty to the ring anyway, and had the match I did not sanction. So as far as I’m concerned that match never happened, and Chavo still has a job in this company.

*YEAHHHH!*

{Vickie Guerrero}
For now.

*BOOO!*

{Vickie Guerrero}
This time around, things are going to be different. This time around there are strings attached, as far as Chavo’s job and career goes. For almost three years now, he has shown no respect to this company, to the people running it and the people in it, and it’s time for that nonsense to end. Chavo needs to stop talking about how he’s better than everyone and start showing it, because thus far he hasn’t quite done that. Thus far, the only thing Chavo will be remembered for is treating this company like a revolving door.



{Vickie Guerrero}
I made it clear to Chavo after Redemption last week that things need to change. He needs to start winning, he needs to start carrying himself with dignity and class, he needs to make me proud to call him my nephew. I told him that he should see Final Stand as a new start from him. Forget the past, forget Shawn Michaels and Jack Swagger and Michael McGillicutty because what matters right now is what you do with the time you have left. So without further ado, allow me to introduce the new and improved Chavo Guerrero!





[Seconds pass and Chavo is nowhere to be seen and Vickie doesn’t look too happy about that.]

{Vickie Guerrero}
CHAVO! Get out here right now!

[Still there’s no Chavo, and Vickie storms backstage to go find him.]

Triple Threat Match
Intercontinental Championship


Dolph Ziggler vs AJ Styles vs Joey Ryan




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The crowd begin to boo as Joey Ryan looks around shocked at what has just happened, he slowly begins to come to realisation he is the new intercontinental champion by jumping up to his feet and running over to the top rope cheering. The fans are booing but he dosen’t seem to notice, Ryan is too far caught up in his own little world to care what the crowd are doing. The referee heads out of the ring and grabs the intercontinental title and Joey shouts for the ref to “Bring him his title!” He then shouts “That is how it is done!” “I’ve made history baby!” As the referee comes back in with the title he rushes over and snatches the title away for himself before demanding the ref to raise his arm in victory, the referee reluctantly does so as Joey is now taking quite a bit of heat from the crowd. A few jeers can he heard and as always one or two fans are cheering for Ryan and a very small sleazy chant can be heard.

As Joey rushes to the top rope to cheer the camera quickly goes over to AJ and Dolph who are both grounded still but Dolph seems to be gaining consciousness slightly. Joey notices this and hops off the turnbuckle before eyeing up Dolph as he slowly makes his way to his feet not really knowing what has just happened. As Dolph turns around Joey charges at him before hitting him across the head with the IC title. Dolph drops to the mat looking to be out cold as Ryan stands over Dolph before shouting “IT AIN’T EASY BEEN SLEAZY! I TOLD YOU I WOULD TAKE YOUR TITLE” He then walks out of the ring and turns around hugging on to his title and laughing and cheering as the camera goes back to both of the superstars who are still in the ring as Final Stand fades out to our next segment of the pay per view.

*XWL's biggest show of the year Final Stand comes back from commercial break and a camera is seen, rushing through the halls of the Reliant Stadium, fallowing someone, he finally catches up and it is shown to be THE ROCK! The camera man begins to speak away.....*



[Camera man]
Hey Dwayne?! Dwayne!

*The Rock ignores him....*

[Camera man]
Dwayne could I ask you a few questions?!

The Rock keeps walking....

[Camera man]
Sir! Mr Dwayne Johnson! I just want a few seconds of your time to ask about Ted DiBiase....

The Rock stops dead in his tracks causing the camera man to flinch and jump back a bit, The Rock has stopped right outside of a door that reads, "Doctors quarters, XWL Superstars Only" The Rock points to the sign before saying...

[The Rock]
The Rock just went through three stages of what could only be described as a quick warm up at best, he dealt with Ted DiBiase once and for all, no longer will The Rock have that thorn in his side, that's it, over, done, finished, no white knight, only a size fourteen boot lodged so far up his ass that his mouth now has two tounges And the first thing you wanna ask, is questions about Ted DiBiase? Who in the blue hell do you think you are? You should be asking questions about The Rock and his future, you should be praising The Rock for all he's done for you, if it wasn't for The Rock, there wouldn't be an XWL, If there wasn't an XWL then you wouldn't have a job........ you know what? The Rock is gonna report you to your supervisor, harassing The Great One like this! What is your name?

[Camera man]
No sir, don't do that, I'm sorry, I'll never make that mist--

[The Rock]
WHAT IS YOUR NAME!?

[Camera man]
It's Ed.....

[The Rock]
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YO.......Wow......wait a minute, wait a minute, what did you just say your name was? Your parents must of really hated you, they didn't even bother to finish your name, then again who could blame them, what an ugly looking forty six year old virgin you turned out to be! Huston, be thankful that your looking at the sexiest face in film and not that munchkin behind the camera, he looks like Golem had sex with Sloth, made this little son of a bitch, and then dropped him down a flight of stairs! Damn son! Ever heard of a thing called a toothbrush? Then again with no teeth why would you have?

*Ed can be heard sobbing but The Rock doesn't care, he unlocks the door and before he enters....*

[The Rock]
Oh and Ed, The names The Rock! Good luck with that squint, kid, see ya later.



*The Rock walks into the room looking to find a doctor or a physio but instead he gets Cody Rhodes, with his back turned to The Rock.....*

[The Rock]
Hey there! Just the man The Rock wanted to see tonight! Remember we had that bet? The Rock just took care of his side of the bargain, he beat Ted DiBiase! Now it's your turn, now The Rock hopes you win and become the permanent general manager of Breakdown but remember, if you don't, if you don't you have to plant those lips on Vickie Guerrero! Haha! Pressures on baby!

*Still with his back turned to Rock, Cody replies.....*


[Cody Rhodes]
Don't worry, Rock. I'm a man of my word, I'm "Dashing!" I'll have no problem beating that schizoid Edge tonight. What advantages does tables, ladders, and chairs give him anyway? I'm pretty sure they are just there so it's easier for me to end his career. And even if he isn't crippled by the end of the night, I could just fire him......



*Cody turns around to reveal some sort of cucumber lotion on his face! The crowd laughs and Rock is utterly shocked and appalled by what he sees. Cody is smiling, until he notices the camera.*

[Cody Rhodes]
Ed, is that you? What the hell are you doing here? I thought I fired you!

[Ed]
Mr. Foley hired me....

*Before Ed can finish, Rock interrupts him and turns his attention to Cody.*

[The Rock]
SWEET CREAM ON AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH! WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD IS GOING ON IN HERE?!

*Flustered, Cody tries to think of a reply*

[Cody Rhodes]
Rock.... it's a avocado mask.... it keeps my dashing face smooth and you know what? You wouldn't be freaking out if I was able to get the lemons on.... it would look a lot better....

*Before Cody can say more, Rock interrupts him this time and talks.*

[The Rock]
Freaking out? The Rock isn't freaking out! You're just going insane! You're in a TLC match tonight, biggest match of your life, the fate of Breakdown depends on it, and your in here looking like a Ken doll got thrown into a ceaser salad!

[Cody Rhodes]
If you'd just be rational for a second!

*Before Cody can say more, Ed tries to leave the room and avoid the awkward situation. Rock stops him and begins to speak*


[The Rock]
Hey! You! Where do you think you're going?

[Ed]
Um......to the toilet?

[The Rock]
Are you asking The Rock a question? Shut the damn door! You don't leave this room until this issue is resolved! Besides, you don't look like you have a problem with pissing your pants in public!

*Cody laughs at The Rocks insult but....*

[The Rock]
Okay Madonna it's your turn now! You've got five minutes to explain yourself before The Rock personally shoves the rest of that jar so far down your throat your farts will smell like avocado for the rest of your days!

*Cody turns serious but without flipping out, begins to state his case...*


[Cody Rhodes]
Rock, I've already said... it's to keep my face nice and smooth. I'm going out there on the biggest stage of XWL history, I can't have any wrinkles! Besides, this is the funeral for Edge and Mick Foley's careers. You can't show up for a funeral like.....

[The Rock]
Woah! The Rock is gonna stop you right there! Because it sounds a lot like your telling The Rock how to look good?! Haven't you seen his movies? He looks like he was chiseled by the gods! But we all know god doesn't have the dexterity or the steady hands to create such a masterpiece! So you wanna know how The Rock looks this damn good? He takes care of himself! He knows every trick in the book, but avocado's? That can't work......

*All of a sudden Cody gets a smirk across his face which soon turns into a full beam dashing smile! Before saying.....*

[Cody Rhodes]
Hold it, Rock. You don't think it will work? Why, look...

*Cody takes some off of his cheek, revealing almost glowing skin.*

[Cody Rhodes]
See this? This is why I wear my mask. This is dashing

[The Rock]
Sweet mother of god that's so smooth!

*Cody takes more from the jar and reapplies it to his cheek as he looks towards Rock and points at the jar, smirking. Rock cocking an eyebrow at Cody and shoots Cody a funny look as Final Stand cuts to a hype video for "The Animal" Batista!...*

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TO BE CONTINUED.....

David
Last week on redemption I faced Daniel Bryan and sure I might've been defeated but that doesn't matter because i was smart. I noticed that he was getting fatigued after hitting some big power moves so I played to my strengths and took him to his limit. Now i'm not sure that the submission he beat me with should be legal because I was in serious danger of having both my arms broken, So I thought to myself what's better for me allowing Bryan to have his 5 minutes of fame or getting myself injured to the point where I was going to be unable to grace the peons in the front row with my presence for a few weeks and I decided to play it safe.



David
When I first signed with XWL they attempted to put me in the X-Treme division like I was some sort of rabid dog that fought for scraps. I've got nothing against them as people it's just that i'm too good to be brawling with the likes of them, the only respectable person in their ranks is the champion and even he's not worthy of my attention. Needless to say I initiated a movement to get myself out of there as quickly as possible so that I didn't have to put up with thier disregard for personal health, I'm shocked noone has filed for a lawsuit against the company. Having said that I doubt they can even write their own name.



David
After my protest was dismissed i was spotted by Breakdown Co-General Manager Mick Foley and offered a contract which I clearly signed,After I put pen to paper i was officially a member of the Breakdown roster as I took the spot that belonged waste of space Crimson. With a new brand comes new challenges but obviously no one can beat me anyway. Next week marks the rebirth of David Otunga as I begin to cement my legacy on Breakdown.



David
My one and only goal at the moment here in XWL is to become the Intercontinental champion, when I get my shot I will take full advantage of any and every chance I get to go home with that championship around my waist. So Joey Ryan or whoever is the champion by the time I earn my shot consider this your one and only warning, that title you have around your waist is already mine you just don't know it yet.



Final Stand then slowly fades into a commercial break

*As Final Stand rages on, Jeremy Borash is stood by backstage in the interview area*

Jeremy Borash: What a night it's been so far, Final Stand IV is well and truly on the way to becoming possibly the greatest pay-per-view in XWL history, and later on tonight we'll see a new Miss Money in the Bank crowned as four of the XWL's top diva's compete against each other...

*Midsentence, Jeremy is cut off by a woman clearly her throat, then as the camera zooms out it reveals Madison Rayne stood approaching Jeremy*



Madison Rayne: Excuse me? Yeah, hi, have you seen Christy?

Jeremy Borash: No, she's not working today.

Madison Rayne: I'm sorry, what was that?

Jeremy Borash: She's got the week off, she's at home.

Madison Rayne: Then who's supposed to be interviewing me then? I just got a call saying you're ready for my interview, and my interviewer isn't even here? What am I supposed to Skype her or something? I'm telling you right now I'm not touching some dirty used headset, she better get her big red butt her right now or she'll be sorry.



Jeremy Borash: Actually Madison your interview is with me this week.

Madison Rayne: With you? Who are you?

Jeremy Borash: I'm Jeremy Borash, we used to work together. How don't you remember?

Madison Rayne: Really? We used to work together? You know what that doesn't really matter, can we just get this over with, I've got to finish getting ready. Big match later tonight, got to be prepared.



Jeremy Borash: Well then Madison, after last week...

*Midsentence Madison quickly cuts Jeremy Borash off*

Madison Rayne: Let's talk about Christy for a second shall we Jeremiah?

*A little annoying Madison got his name wrong, Borash pauses for a moment before correcting her*

Jeremy Borash: Actually, it's Jeremy, but go on.



Madison Rayne: Like it matters, anyway let's talk about Christy for a moment, not that I'm surprised that she isn't here tonight because we all know she doesn't fit in around here, especially at Final Stand, but what kind of person? No, what kind of friend would leave me high and dry with a new interviewer with no notice? Can you answer me that Jeremy?

Jeremy Borash: Well I wouldn't exactly know, but from what she's told me, you two are far from friends, you just bully her at every given opportunity.

Madison Rayne: Just...can we get on with this ok? Seriously do you have any questions to ask me or something?

*As Jeremy is about to respond, Madison quickly starts talking again*



Madison Rayne: You know what, this is just typical even with an another interviewer there's still no questions to be asked...so let's go back to last week shall we? Last week me and Maryse teamed up against the other two in Miss Money in the Bank Trish and Eve, but before the match when me and Maryse were minding our own business these two skanks burst in like it was a big joke and insulted us? Who do they think they are? They're not that special you know. Eve who I've pinned like what? A million times in the last year? Like she even bothers me anymore, all she is, is a minor annoyance and that's all she ever will be, an annoyance. I'll give her credit where credits due though, every time I beat her, she just keeps coming back for more and she's going to need just that tonight when I beat her time and time again, but unlike all those other times it will come to the moment when she doesn't get up and come back, it's just a matter of time before I have her beat once and for all.



Madison Rayne: Then of course there's Trish Stratus, little miss goody two shoes, she can never do wrong can she? She's a seven time Women's champion and a two time Diva's champion, that's what she said last week, fine let her think it like that, she's been the champion of the division nine times, but all that means to me is that she's lost it nine times and it's going to be a long long time before she gets the chance to lose it for a tenth. Now because of her accomplishments some might call her a legendary Diva, but all that says to me, is that she's old, she's brittle, it's not that she's over the hill but she's soon to be six feet under it. She said it herself she's not ready for this match, there's no way for her to be prepared for what she's going to go through, you can't train to fall 15 foot off a ladder. The match hasn't even started yet and she's already started making excuses. And that's fine by me because she's going to need them later tonight when the bell rings and I'm leaving with my briefcase in my hands.

*Madison pauses as she counts the participants on her hands getting up to two then pausing, then after a second or two remembers who her third opponent is*



Madison Rayne: Oh yeah, that's it...And as for Maryse, not that I have any actual real problem with her, well at least I didn't think I had a problem with her last week until someone told me what she said about me. She thinks she's better looking then me? Please, not only am I way better looking than her, I'm a better wrestler then her and that was proved last week when she choked in our match and cost our team the match. Now I don't know who she thinks she is, but judging from whatever language it is she speaks, she certainly knows how to wave the white flag and run from a fight. And later tonight when all three of them step into that ring out there against me for the Miss Money in the Bank briefcase, they'll all be wishes they had Maryse's oh so unique talents of laying down for the easy loss.



Madison Rayne: Because as far as I see it, tonight it's not four diva's going into that match, it's three diva's and Madison Rayne. And trust me when I tell you, while they might be nervous about what's going to happen, just look at my hand *Madison raises her hand for Jeremy Borash to see* Do you see that Jeremy? Do you see the Goosebumps? Can you see my hand shaking? Of course you can't because I'm as confident as I've ever been. Now that I've finally got the chance I more than deserved for the past year, there isn't any backstage politics that can hold me back from getting what’s rightfully mine. Later tonight I walk out in front of over seventy thousand people, I walk into that ring, and then I walk out of that ring the Queen Bee of the Women's division and Miss Money in the Bank...Oh and maybe even later tonight if I feel like it, you'll be calling me something else...Diva's Champion!

*Fired up Madison storms off out of the interview area, so the camera's fade to black*

Backstage Interview Before Match


Interviewer
We are live here with Ezekiel Jackson who makes his ppv debut here later tonight against the man he lost to and nearly ended the career of last week on redemption Booker T. Zeke all the people around the world saw what you did on redemption last week and it made #whyzeke trend around the world is this your way of making an impact or do you have comments on why did you do what you did last week?

Zeke looks in disgust for the interviewer saying he did it just so he could get a hashtag trending and snatches the mic with anger off the interviewer

Ezekiel Jackson
Hashtags? Trending? Why would i care about what the sad nolife people want i mean these people just sit on there computers all day updating there status and tweeting everything they do in there life i mean atleast they dont update there status everytime they eat because they would fill 4 pages A DAY just with statuses on when they are eating so do i give a damn u say? well the answer to that is just NO! and just so everyone knows i dont have to explain to ANYONE for what i did to booker t on redemption. The question people should be asking is what did booker t do to get big zeke so TICKED OFF enough to attack him in a parking lot because as people know im not a violent person but when im in that zone the personification of domination is unleashed on the person who is idiotic enough to be IN MY WAY! and if you dont have anything else to ask me ive kinda got a match to prepare for im a VERY busy man.

Interviewer
Well actually i do zeke i have a few more questions firstly What are your thoughts on what happened in the rock vs ted dibiase match that has just happened tonight

Ezekiel Jackson
Well even though iam a very two sided kind of guy i think that is a very deserving win from the great one himself even though even i know myself i can beat him and the overpriced teddy bear any day of the week. Hopefully big zeke will sometime get a chance on showing the great one who is really is the great one.

Interviewer
Well finally zeke. what do you think the outcome of tonights match you against booker t will be? Do you think you will lose like you did last week?

Ezekiel Jackson
U seriously didnt just ask me that right? Didnt u hear what i said last week that was a fluke, only flukers can beat personification of domination. No person, no animal, nobody can defeat big zeke legitimately, big zeke is just TOO GOD DAMN GOOD!

Ezekiel leaves for his locker room with a smile on his face

Just before the Ezekiel Vs Booker Match


Michael Cole
Well coming up next is an intresting match a rivalry in the making booker t vs ezekiel jackson. This rivalry started last week on redemption when zeke lost his match against booker which i agree was a fluke victory.

Jerry Lawler
That wasnt a fluke victory cole, you know it wasnt I think its better off hearing this from a two sided person cole. Well now you have shut up cole, zeke was angry after his match and attacked booker t unexpectedly backstage for no purpose what so ever.

Michael Cole
No reason NO reason. Jerry there was alot more then no reasons for what he did to booker. I feel sorry more for the car then booker after zeke put booker through a car roof leaving booker just laying there knocked out. Speaking of zeke here he comes now



Ezekiel Jacksons music plays bringing with it a massive surge of boos coming around the arena and when zeke gets in the ring he asks for a mic

Ezekiel Jackson
Cut the music Cut the music, before my opponent gets out here i want him to here me out here i tell you what booker if you dont come out here i wont throw you around the ring like a ragdoll and put me in that zone but if you do come out here well i guess i didnt warn you

The crowd boos again but this time with chants of zeke got pinned

Ezekiel Jackson
This of course is a so called filler match or should i say while the match is going everyone in the arena are filling there food with junk food like pigs they are. But what i dont understand is if this is a filler match then why isnt it jobber vs jobber because the last time i checked it was a jobber vs the future main eventer ezekiel jackson.

The crowd gets even louder with boos chanting to zeke that he will always be a jobber

Ezekiel Jackson
Now im on a tight schedule here if i dont see booker t here in the arena by the count of 10 i say i win by forfeit here lets make it offical ref get in here now

The referee comes in the ring and starts the count

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Booker Ts music starts playing and the expression on zekes face drops

As the fans in the arena are seated, awaiting just what this huge event has in store for them next, the lights begin to flicker, and the sound of a very familiar theme begins to play which immediately sends the crowd to their feet cheering.




[Michael Cole]
What's he doing here, he doesn't have a match tonight?!

[JR]
Maybe not, but he put up a good showing against AJ Styles last week on Breakdown when he made his return after a five month absence from XWL.

[King]
Hard to believe he's been gone so long.

[Michael Cole]
Tyson did drop him head first onto a set up of chairs, so not really.

[JR]
Regardless, he's the second ever grandslam champion in XWL history, so no doubt he'll bounce back from his less than stellar return last week.

The cameras cut to the stage, as Evan's graphics light up the titantron, he's about to come out and his fans know it.



That next second Evan jumps out from behind the curtain and onto the stage. Held in his hand is a microphone, and he looks out into the welcoming audience with a grateful smile.



Just as he stops on top of the huge stage, he throws his hand up to his throat telling the guys in the back to cut his theme, Evan then slowly starts to raise his microphone up, only to stop as a fairly loud "Happy Birthday!" chant breaks out which just causes him to smile again, amazed at how thousands and thousands are wishing him a happy birthday on the grandest stage of them all.

[JR]
Well how about this!

[Michael Cole]
Wait, let me get this straight, this is the fourth anniversary of Final Stand, we've got phenomenal matches still to come, and we're wasting time listening to these people wish Evan a happy birthday?!

[King]
Oh lighten up, Cole. It's not often you can say you've celebrated your birthday on the biggest show of the year!

He lets the chant slowly die out, it's obviously touched him to have the fans do that, and after clearing his throat he finally raises his microphone up.




[Evan Bourne]
Wow...When I was standing back there waiting to come out, I never imagined to be welcomed by a reception like this! I mean I'm only the second ever grandslam champion in XWL history, it's not like I'm important or anything!

The smirk he's been known for very well his entire time in XWL forms on his face as he pauses.


[Evan Bourne]
But really, it's good to be back...I had some injuries, not gonna get it into and bore you all with the medical mumbo jumbo, but that was then, this is now, and I'm back! But not only am I back, I'm better! Oh, so much better...Don't let last week fool you, while it didn't go as I would've liked it to, it was my first actual match in like five months, so the way I see it, I did pretty damn good! And next time I step into that ring for a match, you'll not only see me go AirBourne like no one else in the world can, but you'll also see my hand raised high and my theme sound throughout the P.A like it has more times than I can count, when I am announced the winner! It doesn't matter who it is, it could be the current World Champion, Wade Barrett! I am looking to get some gold back around this waist of mine, it feels weird not having a title! Or maybe I'll be met with Mr. Sleaze, the new Intercontinental Champion, Joey Ryan! My last reign as Intercontinental Champion wasn't exactly anything to brag about, so I'd love to redeem myself.

He stops, then takes a few steps down the ramp catching his breath.

[Evan Bourne]
Whoever my next opponent may be, I'll prove to them, and I'll reassure all of you just why I am the fastest rising superstar that this company has ever seen! Nobody's done more than me in the allotted time that I have, and that's not by sheer luck, that's by sheer talent. And while that may sound cocky, it's a damn fact, just check the history books folks! But that's why you love me, isn't it? I not only entertain you both inside and outside the ring, I put on a show, my title reigns were a thing a beauty, because I wasn't just the champion, I was a fighting a champion! As United States Champion, I was misunderstood, you people saw me as too cocky for my own good, but now you see it wasn't cockiness, it was reality! I defended that title more times than anyone ever has in that championship's history! 5 months, 13 defenses, no one can top it, no one has since then, and no one ever will! History and I are no strangers, but I won't bore you with the details, I'll just say it like this...



[Evan Bourne]
I stand here tonight, 29 years old, with my whole career still ahead of me! I've accomplished more than the men back there could ever dream of! I didn't do that by kissing anyone's ass, I did that by hard work, and taking every opportunity I could to not only make a lasting impression, but to solidify myself as one of the best to ever stop foot in an XWL ring. While some may not like my attitude, they have no choice but to acknowledge every single thing I have done! So this goes out to every single person back there in the locker room, whether you've got a match tonight or not, I wanna put you on notice. Don't mistake my size for weakness, don't shrug me off just because of the sound of my voice, and don't you dare underestimate me.

Expecting that maybe he's gone over the edge of the cockiness they seemed to have grown to love, he expects boos as he lowers his microphone, but instead is met with surprising still cheers. Instead of saying anything else, he takes a moment to pull off his shirt, and balls it up in his hands.



Then looks out into the audience, holds it up garnering a lot of cheers wanting his shirt, then throws it out as far as he can for a lucky fan to take home with them. A smile comes across his face, he throws up his hands in the air throwing up a peace sign like he's known to do, then beelines straight for the ring, he perfectly slides under the ropes without them touching him then stands in the middle of the ring ready to continue his address to the Final Stand fans.


[Evan Bourne]
But that's not why I'm out here, I'm out here actually because as you all know, not only is tonight the fourth anniversary of Final Stand, it's also my birthday! So instead of having a boring dinner with my friends and family, what better than to be in this ring addressing all of you on the night of my birth! It's a shame I don't have a match tonight, just like I didn't have one last year unfortunately, but I'm okay with that. Because I know I've gotta build myself back up as the superstar I was. I need to show everyone just why I've done what I've done, and I've got no problem doing it. I've encountered many superstars that were almost twice my size, and I've beaten them! Former World Champions, some seen as legends, and it's all because I didn't just sit back and wait for my proverbial turn, like so many superstars make the mistake of doing nowadays, and instead chose to seize every opportunity I could to rise higher than the highest high in XWL!

[King]
Nice to see Evan's not lost his cockiness over the course of his time off.

[JR]
At one time the fans would express their dislike for his confidence, but it's as if we hate to love that about him. He has backed up a lot of his claims in his time here, so it's hard to really see him as cocky.

[Michael Cole]
Please, maybe once he was a big deal, but this "shooting star" as he calls himself has fizzled out and I don't ever see him as what he once was, that's if he ever truly was anything special anyways.

[Evan Bourne]
That is why I've....






[King]
What the?

[JR]
Well this is quite the surprise, after Sheamus' Irish pride speech earlier I didn't think we'd be seeing anymore of him tonight?

[Michael Cole]
Thank god someone's come out here to put an end to this love fest. Big deal, it's his birthday, are we supposed to stop the biggest show of the year just to kiss his ass?!

[King]
He just wanted to share it with his fans, why is that such a bad thing?

[Michael Cole]
Because he's nothing but a nobody now, and tonight we've got plenty of somebodies all set to do battle, and instead of hearing from Evan, I'd love to see some actual wrestling! Final Stand isn't the time for some stupid feel good birthday greeting, it's the time where men and women leave their mark on this business!

[JR]
You really do need to learn to enjoy the show more instead of critiquing every little thing, Cole.


Interrupting Bourne, Sheamus storms out from the backstage area and throws his arms out into the air as he walks out onto the stage, with a microphone in his hand and a smile on his face.



He recieves a mixed signal from the crowd as most boo and jeer because of his return earlier in the night, yet some cheer at sheamus' seemingly happy face.



Now walking down the ramp and looking at Evan Bourne, Sheamus smikrs and leans towards his microphone to speak. But instead, stops and jogs towards the ring, sliding under the bottom rope.



Sheamus, now standing across the ring from Bourne, once again raises his microphone to his mouth as he starts to speak.



[Sheamus]
Evan, don't worry fella, It's not what you think. I'm only here for one reason... and that of course, is to wish you a happy birthday!

The crowd look surprised at Sheamus' words. After seeing what Sheamus had to say earlier, nobody in the arena can understand why Sheamus came out just to say happy birthday to Evan Bourne. The camera pans through a confused looking crowd, people not really making any noise, wondering what's going on.

[Michael Cole]
What? Oh come on, enough of this love fest!

[JR]
This is quite the shocking turn of events...Perhaps during Evan's time off these two developed a friendship despite their history with one another?

[King]
It seems like that might be the case, an unusual pairing that's for sure.


As Sheamus stops speaking, a fan can be heard shouting something in excitement at Evan Bourne.

[Fan]
Happy Birthday Evan!

Evan turns around to see the screaming fan as soon as he hears the voice over the rest of the audience. The cocky smile on Evan's face shows that he notices the fan's scream as a happy birthday wish. Evan begins to turn his head back around to face Sheamus when all of a sudden-





Brogue kick! Right in the face! A vicious Kick delivered to the face of Evan by Sheamus. Without any notice, Bourne is sent flying into a backroll, feeling the full effect of the kick to the face.

[Michael Cole]
Yes! I knew it!

[JR]
Dear lord that was nasty! But why?!

[King]
I can't believe what we just saw....Sheamus just damn near kicked his head off!


Sheamus' face has now changed from happy and excited, to angry and focused. The Celtic Warrior smirks as the fans boo and jeer. Slowly making his way over to Evan, Sheamus begins to drag the body of Evan Bourne upwards so that Evan makes it to his knees. He then places Evan's head between his legs and using all his power, pulls him up for the Celtic Cross.





An insane Celtic Cross delivered to Evan Bourne! Once again, Bourne is sent flying across the ring, now almost unable to move, hurting from the beatdown just delivered to him.

[JR]
Oh that was uncalled for! It's this man's birthday tonight, this isn't how he wanted to spend it!

[Michael Cole]
Then he shouldn't have come out here! That was a wrestling ring, and anytime you step foot into one you need to be ready, just because it's your birthday doesn't mean you get a free pass.

[King]
Bourne's been physically destroyed...But why? Why would Sheamus do this?

[Michael Cole]
Does he even need a reason? He said earlier tonight he's a man of action and not words, and his actions just now spoke very clearly to me.

Sheamus leans down to the body laying on the floor and smirks once again. Getting back to his feet, he picks his microphone back up from the floor and angrily mutters one simple sentence.



[Sheamus]
Did you think I'd forgotten? It's not over yet..

He drops his microphone to the ground with a thud once again and rolls out of the ring. Walking down the ramp, Sheamus looks straight ahead and pays no attention to anybody else, seemingly pondering the thoughts running through his head.



[JR]
What does Sheamus mean by it's not over yet? He just laid him out on the grandest stage of them all, on his birthday, what more could he possibly have planned?

[Michael Cole]
I don't know, but it's about time someone put that pipsqueak in his place. I commend Sheamus for being the one to do that here. I may even consider moving to Ireland if this is what Irish pride is all about.

[King]
Cole, with your mouth you wouldn't last an hour...

[Michael Cole]
I would so! I'd have my buddy Sheamus by my side!

[JR]
Since when are you buddies?

[Michael Cole]
Since when is that your business? Sheamus and I are very close friends, and I'm all about what he's doing, it's great and I wanna see more of it!

[King]
Even though he fooled you too, you thought he was just here to wish Evan happy birthday like the rest of us...

[Michael Cole]
I did not...I was playing along because I knew what was going to happen all along. You forget I get the inside scoops, I do my job, unlike some people around here.

[JR]
Anyways...Folks we've got to get some medics out here to assist Evan Bourne to the back, so please enjoy this video package put together for the man that will face Cody Rhodes later tonight, in a battle for control over Breakdown, Edge!

As Final Stand rolls on, the theme music of the American Dragon, Daniel Bryan, plays throughout the arena.........................................





The crowd boos intensely at Daniel Bryan as he enters the arena, and boos even louder as he walks down the ramp.....................



Michael Cole: Wow, Jerry. This Houston crowd really hates this man.

Jerry Lawler: Can you blame them Cole? Daniel Bryan is the kind of guy that'll tell you that he's better than you after you've already beaten him.

Michael Cole: I may not agree with his lifestyle, but I have to admit that he's impressed me recently. First he ditches Mitch, then he almost breaks David Otunga's arm with his Cattle Mutilation, and then he ditches that loser Mitch for the second time, in the same night!

JR: We all saw what he did last week Cole, and in my book, what he did was deplorable. Daniel Bryan shouldn't even be here tonight. He doesn't even have a match, and all he's doing is wasting valuable air-time.

Michael Cole: At least give the man a chance to explain what he's doing. A man with his obvious talents should be afford at least that on the grandest stage of them all.








JR: And of course he's going to take his damn sweet time getting his mic.

Michael Cole: Slow down there pilgrim! You might just blow a gasket and make us stop the show JR. It's blatantly obvious that he's taking in the moment, and he should!

Jerry Lawler: Why don't you calm down Cole? Never did I think I would see the day when you were a Daniel Bryan fanboy.

Michael Cole: What can I say Lawler, he's won me over. He's shown that he has the talent, and when he left Mitch, he should me that he has some charisma. Heck, I might even give up watching TV if it means that I could be as good as the American Dragon! And look JR, he's about to start talking, so now you can relax.

JR: Yeah, well he ain't out of the ring yet Cole.


Daniel Bryan: HELLO HOUSTON!! It feels great to be in this wonderful city in this wonderf.............................


Daniel Bryan: Awww, who am I kidding, I hate that I'm here in TEXAS. I mean, all the people that live here are either hicks or rednecks.



Michael Cole: HEY! I LIVE IN TEXAS DANIEL!


Daniel Bryan: WHO GIVES A DAMN COLE?!

The crowd laugh at Daniel Bryan making fun of Michael Cole..........................


Daniel Bryan: I don't know why you people are laughing. You're just as dumb as Cole is. You think I care whether you people boo or cheer me?


Daniel Bryan: The cold hard truth is, I DON"T.

The crowd boos at Daniel Bryan's rejection of their approval..........................


Daniel Bryan: I'll give it to you rednecks straight. I don't need your acceptance because I know what I can achieve without it. I busted my ass for years! YEARS! I devoted my life to becoming the best that I can be, and I will not stop until I have proven to you feeble minded people that I AM THE BEST!

The crowd laughs off Daniel Bryan's assumption that he is the best.....................................................


Daniel Bryan: Go ahead. Laugh it up. I know how you idiots are. You won't believe me until I show you, so I will do just that. I deserve to be promoted by this company and I will be. The men who are wrestling on this years Final Stand card, they pale in comparison to me. The Justin Gabriels, Wade Barretts, John Cenas, Ted DiBiases, Rockys, and hell................................


Daniel Bryan:...............even my former mentor, the United States champion, Shawn Michaels. None of them can do what I can.


Daniel Bryan: But, yet I am not wrestling on the biggest stage this company has to offer. I find it insulting. So, I asked Vickie Guerrero for a few minutes tonight so I can offer you hicks my advice.


Daniel Bryan: GET A REFUND. This show that the company is putting on tonight is not worth your hard-earned money, because I am not on it. Nobody is capable of entertaining you people like I am.


Daniel Bryan: And NO ONE from this pathetic state can compare to me. Not Eddie Guerrero, not Booker T, not JBL, not Stone Cold Steve Austin, not HBK, and not the Undertaker.

The mention of all those great Texan wrestling legends get Daniel Bryan massive heat as he just stands in the ring, taking in every boo from the crowd................



JR: OK, this loud mouth has gone on long enough! Security should take this man out of the ring so we can continue on with the show!

Michael Cole: For once, I actually agree with you JR. Daniel Bryan has just disrespected an entire state, and some of the greatest legends to come from it. No one should be get away with that. Texas is the greatest state in the U.S., the only thing that sucks is that it touches your terrible state JR.


Daniel Bryan: Did I strike a nerve, Houston? Please forgive me, but I'm just speaking the truth.


Daniel Bryan: But, as fun as this is, you people bore me. And to be frank, it kind of stinks in this arena.


Daniel Bryan: So goodbye Houston. Enjoy what's left of the Final Stand that will be remembered as the one that the American Dragon told you all to.........................................................




*Daniel Bryan is about ready to finish his sentence, but mid-way through a sound hits that was not predicted. The fans in attendance immediately light up when...*



*The Undertaker's theme song strikes and the fans are in an uproar. Daniel Bryan isn't quite sure what to think, especially since he called The Undertaker a pathetic Texan earlier on. The arena is dark for the first few moments, before finally lighting up and The Undertaker bursts through the curtains atop his motorcycle.*

[Jim Ross]
Bah gawd, it's really him! It's The Undertaker! He's back!

[Jerry "The King" Lawler]
And this sure can't be good for Daniel Bryan. I mean, he's on an island out there in the ring!

[Michael Cole]
I'm not Undertaker fan, but Daniel Bryan deserves whatever happens, he's insulted this entire state!

[Jim Ross]
I just can't believe The Undertaker has really returned... The last time we saw him he was involved in a feud with Brock Lesnar when he lost at Over the Limit. He just disappeared, but now he's back!



*The Undertaker drives his motorcycle down the ramp, Daniel Bryan not knowing what to do. The fans are all excited to see the return of The American Badass as 'Taker himself stares down towards the ring at Daniel Bryan. Undertaker's motorcycle is making quite the racket as he reaches the end of the ramp. Undertaker pauses the motorcycle and stares down to Daniel Bryan who most likely wishes he was anywhere except in the ring right now.*

[Jerry "The King" Lawler]
Look at that stare The Undertaker is giving Daniel Bryan right now. I bet he wishes he was somewhere else! In fact, a stare down with The Undertaker is a stare down any man who wants to keep his career should never have!

[Michael Cole]
*Sarcastically* I certainly would hope that Daniel Bryan isn't hurt in this... Not.

[Jim Ross]
I'm still in shock of this moment, we have The Undertaker returning live here on Final Stand! We've had a lot of returns tonight, but The Undertaker! The Phenom! This man is at the top of the professional wrestling business.



*The Undertaker continues to drive his bike around the ring. He circles the ring, prolonging the feelings of Daniel Bryan, knowing that the Deadman is coming to the ring, but not able to do anything about it. Finally, once The Undertaker has completed his circle around the ring he stops his bike back at the top of the ramp.*

[Jerry "The King" Lawler]
Look at The Undertaker, revving up his motorcycle, Daniel Bryan has to be feeling all sorts of fear!

[Michael Cole]
Good, he shouldn't have insulted Texas.

[Jim Ross]
No it's not good, this wouldn't be good for any man!



*Undertaker hops off of the bike and quickly switches his attention from driving the bike to the man in the ring, Daniel Bryan. Although we can't see a clear expression under the shades of the Deadman, we have to know what he's thinking at this point. The Undertaker uses the ropes to pull himself up. The Undertaker stands on the ring apron, staring into the ring at Daniel Bryan. Undertaker steps between the ropes, but before he has time to do anything more, Daniel Bryan is on him with fists. Daniel Bryan throws multiple strikes, and Undertaker is stuck between the ropes. Daniel Bryan seems to feel as if he's winning, but suddenly Undertaker catches on fist. 'Taker merely holds the fist for a few seconds as if to say Daniel Bryan has lost his shot, and then he throws Daniel Bryan back and away from him.*

[Jerry "The King" Lawler]
It looks like The Undertaker is saying not this time. Daniel Bryan is in for trouble, he should never have tried that!

[Michael Cole]
He must be stupid.

[Jim Ross]
That certainly was a mistake, trying to attack The Undertaker never pays off well.



*Undertaker shows his fists to Daniel Bryan, almost asking him if he still wants a piece of the Deadman. Daniel Bryan responds by charging towards Undertaker and is met by a fist to the face, Undertaker style. Undertaker throws a few more Undertaker-like strikes before Daniel Bryan is backed into the ropes. The Undertaker then throws Daniel Bryan off of the ropes and he rebounds, being met with a Big Boot on the rebound. The Undertaker throws the fist up in the air taunt to the fans who are in a frenzy for him. The Undertaker then turns around to Daniel Bryan who has kipped up! However, on the kip up, The Undertaker responds quickly and Bryan is sent down with a Chokeslam. The Undertaker takes a few steps back, almost waiting for Daniel Bryan to return to his feet. When it's decided by 'Taker that Bryan won't be returning to his feet, he lifts him up himself. Following the lift up, Undertaker manually lifts up Daniel Bryan and nails him with a last ride!*



[Jerry "The King" Lawler]
The Undertaker has just made one heck of a statement. That Last Ride had to hurt! Daniel Bryan tried to attack the Undertaker when he wasn't ready, and The Undertaker made him pay!

[Michael Cole]
Daniel Bryan should attack The Undertaker more often! He needs beatings like this to learn his place here in XWL!

[Jim Ross]
That may have been a statement by The Undertaker, but what are the effects on Daniel Bryan?

*The Undertaker's theme song hits following the massive move and to the millions of fans cheers here in attendance, Undertaker leaves the ring and leaves behind a hurt Daniel Bryan. The Undertaker hops on his bike that he left outside and drives off, pausing at the end of the ramp for...*



*'Taker throws up his famous taunt and revs his engine as the fans are electric for it. Undertaker, following the taunt, drives backstage on his motorcycle, leaving the fans in cheers behind him. We go to commercial.*