The cameras cut to and aerial shot of the titantron and stage as music hits.
The crowd gives a mixed reaction to Truth as some are still mad that Matt Sydal wasn't the one who beat AJ Styles at Final Stand IX. As it was Truth whom cashed in his Money in the Bank Briefcase, what he called "The Golden Opportunity" and beat AJ Styles for the XWL World Heavyweight Championship.
R Truth comes out from the backstage area with his usual golden attire. The golden pants and golden shoes. But tonight one thing that he didn't have before is on his shoulder. The XWL World Heavyweight Championship. R Truth stops before walking down the ramp and looks around. R Truth then grabs the belt with both hands and raise it above his head. After about 10 seconds and hearing a mixed reaction Truth puts the belt back on his shoulder.
[Ranallo] It's the new World Heavyweight Champion! A man who has fought through so much for his moment. At Final Stand IX last night he had his moment. We all saw the moment of truth!
[Graves] Ranallo do you actually believe the crap that comes out of your mouth? R Truth barely beat AJ Styles. Just like AJ Styles said earlier tonight. A fresh AJ Styles would EMBARRASS a fresh R Truth.
[Ranallo] I think your forgetting Corey that a couple weeks ago a fresh AJ Styles lost to a fresh R Truth. In this sport there is winning and losing, getting close doesn't count. At Final Stand IX we saw a resilient R Truth whom never gave up.
He then proceeds to make his way down the ramp high fiving the fans in the front row of the ramp section. Near the end of the ramp a teenage boy is seen wearing a golden hat that says #HesTheTruth and a golden shirt with R Truth's face on it. The teenager in the front row waves the golden ticket that fell into the stadium. R Truth looks at the teenager as the teenager gives the golden ticket to R Truth. The teenager then gives R Truth a black sharpie to sign the ticket with. R Truth with a big smile on his face signs the golden ticket and gives the ticket back to the teenager. R Truth then all the way down the ramp looks at a familiar foe who is in the front row. That foe is Matt Sydal. After having a stare down with Matt Sydal for a couple seconds, Truth then climbs up the steel steps and enters the ring. Truth raises the XWL World Heavyweight Championship once more with both hands for another 10 seconds. Lillian Garcia hands R Truth the microphone as she exits the ring. We now see R Truth the new XWL World Heavyweight Champion in the middle of the ring about to address the XWL Universe.
[R Truth] At Final Stand 9, you wanted the truth, and now you got the truth.
The crowd still with a mixed reaction.
[R Truth] You know I came to XWL a very very bitter man, and with reason to be a very bitter man. I wasn't sure if XWL was gonna play by the rules. I wasn't sure if the color of my skin would effect my opportunities in XWL. I wasn't sure if I would be treated like a second class citizen or a damn human being. I wasn't sure if I was going to get the opportunities I was supposed to get.
R Truth pauses for a second to look at the title as the crowd starts to understand where Truth is coming from. As R Truth continues to speak with an questioning look on his face.
[R Truth] Now you ask me, "Well Truth is there still prejudice in the world today?"
R Truth expression turns into an intense look.
[R Truth] You damn right there is. I don't care what color you are. YOU ARE ALWAYS HIT WITH PREJUDICE SHIT HERE AND THERE!
R Truth eyes open up wide as he then smiles.
[R Truth] But you know what? We all get an opportunity at one point of time or another. It's up to what you do with that opportunity. Am I right or wrong?
R Truth pauses as the crowd now gives Truth a positive reaction and starts chanting "He's The Truth!" "He's The Truth!"
[Ranallo] He took advantage of his golden opportunity at Final Stand IX when he won the title against AJ Styles!
R Truth continues to speak with a positive expression on his face.
[R Truth] As everyone has seen since I came back to XWL, when I am given an opportunity, I do what I do best. And that goes for any of y'all. You got to do what you do best when that opportunity presents itself.
The crowd still going crazy in excited as everyone is now on the side of Truth. Now the crowd starts chanting "He's The Champ!" "He's The Champ!"
[R Truth] Coming to XWL was a blessing in disguise. And now that I am the XWL World Heavyweight Champion, the guy to beat is me. Now I know that man here tonight in the front row gets his rematch whenever that happens.
R Truth points at Matt Sydal who is in attendance in the front row.
[R Truth] But at Final Stand 9 a new challenger emerged. A man who just like me made the best of his opportunity.
R Truth is interrupted by a theme we all know.
Broken Matt steps out onto the stage starts his delete taunt, and fans join in on the very catchy chant.
A big smile grows on the face of Broken Matt as he looks down the ramp, and sees R Truth standing in the ring.
.:Corey Graves:. Did you listen to what Broken Matt said about R Truth earlier in the night?
.:Mauro Ranallo:. Yes.. Broken Matt believes that him, and R Truth were friends many years ago in a different lifes. Which that is the most bizarre thing I have ever heard. He literally has no proof of such event , and yet he carries it on like it's the truth.
Broken Matt turn lefts, and walks up the steel steeps. He then climbs into the ring, and is handed a mic by the ref. Broken Matt nods to him as wraps his finger around the microphone. He begins walking closer to R Truth with his arm extended.
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. I am so sorry to interrupt you my dear friend Scodrick, but I got filled with excitement as I sat in the back watching you embrace your moment I just had to come out here, and congratulate you personally on your WONDERFUL victories at Final Stand, but like you said your not the only one who made the best of their opportunity at Final Stand. Last night was the best night of this vessels career, and now after securing that win in the Final Stand-Off I now get to face who ever is champion at Downpour. Now with the Golden Spot Monkey lurking about I never know when he shall take his title rematch
Broken Matt looks over to Matt Sydal
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. And if so chooses to make it at downpour
Broken Matt turns back to R Truth
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. then I do wish for you to know my friend that this will make my expedition for gold more the sweeter!
[R Truth] Before you get carried away about anything how about you explain what the hell you mean about being friends with me hundreds of years ago. I am R Truth and that's it. Ain't no Scodrick here. Nope just the XWL World Heavyweight Champion!
R Truth looks at the Championship belt on his shoulder as he points to the name plate on the title that say R-Truth.
[R Truth] That says R Truth. But if you really do say we were friends in previous lives and that you look into my soul and realized who I was. Well if that is THE TRUTH then I want some proof!
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. If the truth is what you desire Brother Scodrick then it is what you shall receive. I shall have a discussion with Seven Deities to see if we can acquire a way for you to be shown that this to be a fact, because I can assure you Scodrick this is how you say... Legit. You see when I saw you Scodrick I wasn't quite sure it was you when we met within the match of money and ladders, because we were all so focused to claim the opportunity that you did, but when the match was all said an over, and you were the one standing tall. I had a moment of clarity as my soul, and yours bonded it was simply one of the most satisfying moments being reunited with a great friend such as you Scodrick.
Broken Matt throws his head back, and mouth opens wide then eyes squint as he takes in a deep loud breath through his mouth.
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. I JUST HAD A VERY POTENT PREMONITION!!
Broken Matt looks into the eyes of R Truth
.:A Broken Matt Hardy:. Next week it appears that the Seven Deities shall present you, and myself a gift with in Vanguard One, and it shall help prove my statement to be true, but my mind does wonder what it could possibly be. The possibilities are endless!
Broken Matt smiles as he begins laughing to himself.
R Truth gives Matt a confused look as what he just saw still makes no sense.
[R Truth] Well then next week we shall see the truth with what Vanguard One has for us. But with that being said for right now I know you as my next challenger, for this right here.
R Truth turns to the crowd who all pop and cheer for R Truth as he raises the XWL World Heavyweight Championship above his head. R Truth is then interrupted yet again as R Truth and Broken Matt look towards the entrance stage as someone's theme hits.
All eyes on the stage as 'Cult of Personality' blares throughout the arena.
[Ranallo] CM Punk...? What's he doing out here?
[Graves] He's obviously upgrading from the Elite Championship, Mauro!
After a moment, a figure emerges from behind the curtain.
It's Paul Heyman. The Advocate of the new Elite Champion.
The fans are booing loud as Heyman walks out onto the stage with purpose, but a lack of Beast with him. It was only him as he stopped atop the stage and glanced out to the crowd with CM Punk's theme still playing throughout the arena, further rubbing salt in Punk's open wound after what took place at Final Stand.
[Graves] Yes! This is so much better! We don't have to hear Punk drop one of his stupid pipebombs!
[Ranallo] While I'm a fan of Heyman's work, I can't help but wonder why he's com out here.
Paul Heyman continues down the ramp and rather than entering the ring, he walks off to the right side of it. A finger held up at the two men in the ring as he shouts 'one moment' just loud enough so that the two of them and the cameras could pick it up. A microphone was grabbed from ringside and Heyman then continued to walk again, past the announcers table and then stopping mid way between the two turnbuckles. His head slowly turns to it's right and his eyes fall on the Golden One, former World Heavyweight Champion, Matt Sydal. The Advocate clears his voice as he takes a step to the male and rests an elbow on the barricade.
[PAUL HEYMAN] It's fitting seeing you on the other side of the barricade. After all, that is where you belong.
Fans who sat around Sydal are booing Heyman.
[PAUL HEYMAN] You have a lot of nerve, kid. You have so much nerve it's almost stupid of you because one day, it's going to get you hurt. Yes, I am still a little angered about the way you disrespected me at Final Stand. Thinking you can just act however you want because you think you're the Best in the World, right? Well, you saw what my client does to people who think they are the Best in the World. Brock Lesnar conquers them, and Brock Lesnar steals their gold.
Heyman reaches into his pocket and pulls out a hat that wore Lesnar's logo on the front.
[PAUL HEYMAN] Unlike my Client, I can be a nice guy. It's hard to believe, I get it. I am returning the favor since you were oh so thoughtful enough to gift me a hat that dawned your logos that I figured it's only fitting that I do the same.
The hat is slapped onto Sydal's head and before he even had a chance to react, Heyman pushed himself from the barricade and he walked over to the steel steps. His feet led him up them, one at a time, before Heyman stepped into the ring through the ropes. His tie was adjusted and he glanced over the two men that he shared the ring with, a disgusted look appearing almost instantly as finished looking at the Hardy.
[PAUL HEYMAN] Who let you out of Ambrose's Asylum, huh?
Heyman lifted his hand and pointed at Truth.
[PAUL HEYMAN] And you. You and I, we have a lot to talk about because you have the nerve to come out here and talk opportunity when you didn't earn any of this. You didn't earn your opportunity like the rest of the men and women in the back. The only reason you had an opportunity is because of me. You wouldn't be standing here if it wasn't for me giving you an opportunity. You would never have won Money in the Bank if it wasn't for me giving you an opportunity. You wouldn't be World Heavyweight Champion if it wasn't for Paul Heyman giving you an opportunity.
A wide grin spread across Heyman's face.
[PAUL HEYMAN] You know what I'm talking about, Truth, and don't lie and say you don't. You know that you wouldn't be standing here if Paul Heyman didn't grant you a contract during his short tenure as General Manager. You had the nerve to interrupt my show for your own selfish need, not even under contract, because why? Because you wanted the opportunity to prove yourself. I could have thrown you back on the streets, or had you arrested for interrupting my show. I could've made your life hell, but I instead gave you the opportunity to be apart of the roster. It was me who did all of this. The truth is that the only reason you have holding the Heavyweight Championship of the World is because of me.
Heyman extended his hand again as he held it out flat, acting as if he was waiting to be given something.
[PAUL HEYMAN] I'm just going to cut to the chase. You have two options. Option number one, hand over Brock Lesnar's Heavyweight Championship, the belt that he never rightfully lost, and drag you and your stupid little friend out of Brock Lesnar's ring... Or, option number two, stay here and wait for Brock Lesnar to come out here and take it from you.
The fans "pop" and all eyes shift to the stage as The General Manager's theme sounds, without much delay she's stepping through the curtain and raises her mic.
[Layla] Actually, Paul, he's got a third option...he could ignore everything you've said, and simply raise that title in the air, and say the TRUTH is, he's World Heavyweight Champion because he EARNED it! "Graciously" signing him didn't suddenly open every door for him, he fought to be where he is, he won The Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and at Final Stand not only did he defend that case successfully in a gauntlet match, he later cashed it in at the end of the show, to become YOUR World Heavyweight Champion. You didn't do that for him, he did it for himself because he had the OPPORTUNITY.
Cheers follow from fans in attendance, while she takes a moment to collect her thoughts.
[Layla] Now make no mistake about it, what your client did, is nothing short of incredible. He defeated a man that has defined the term "ELITE" in 23 seconds. But that doesn't give him, or you the right to demand another champion hand their title over. He may be "elite" but that's not how we settle things here. Titles are won, and lost, in that ring, they are defended, champions aren't threatened into relinquishing their championships...especially not after all R-Truth's overcome to be THE Champion! But I do see an opportunity here, it's the night after Final Stand, it's been an insane evening, and we need a Main-Event befitting the occasion. So if Paul feels it's Brock's title, maybe we should allow you R-Truth the chance to refute that claim, or give him the opportunity to back up such a bold statement? I'd say tonight...in The Main-Event...R-Truth defends his World Heavyweight Championship against The Elite Champion! But, it's not my say, it's yours. I won't make you defend the title tonight, not after what you went through at Final Stand, it's a big match without the title, but what better way to show your biggest doubter, in that ring with you right now, exactly WHO you are, and WHY you have what you have than by showing up his conqueror when it's all on the line?
R Truth brings the mic up to his mouth.
[R TRUTH] I appreciate you letting me decide Layla, but you know what. I'm a people kind person. So how about the people here in Los Angeles California decide for me. So what do y'all say who do you want to go up against Brock Lesnar tonight. Because if you want the Truth you will get the truth.
R Truth pauses and puts mic out towards the crowd as Broken Matt, Heyman, and Layla look at the audience who begin to chant "WE WANT TRUTH!" "WE WANT TRUTH!"
[R TRUTH] The people have spoken the rest is up to you Layla.
Even Matt Sydal, sporting his Brock Lesnar cap courtesy of Paul Heyman has joined the audience in chanting "WE WANT TRUTH!" Layla stands there for a moment, taking it all in, then raises her mic up as the chants and cheers continue.
[Layla] Well, then there's nothing left to say, tonight's Main-Event will see The Elite Champion Brock Lesnar face R-Truth for The World Heavyweight Championship!
Excitement builds more and more, as that huge match has now become official, R-Truth proves to be a fighting champion when the show after the show of shows, he fearlessly puts that title on the line to prove a point, and to show everyone what the truth is, he earned it, and he'll face anyone who thinks that's a lie. Matt Hardy looks at "Scodrick" who just stares at The World Title on his shoulder, knowing tonight will be his first test...and as for Matt Sydal, well he's still cheering along with the fans within The Staples Center for this blockbuster Main-Event...as we head to a commercial break.
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