NXT 12/28/16

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The General Manager of NXT, EC3 has returned form his vacation and comes down to the ring all dressed up in a tailor made suit. The fans boo him of course as his general smugness emanates from him as he walks down the ramp. He walks up the steps and enters the ring where a mic in handed to him.

EC3:

Well it sure has been a few interesting couple of weeks. Not exactly how I would have run things but I needed the break. Honestly, looking at the state of NXT now, I could use another vacation. I mean I come back here and what do I hear? Complaining. Management is always out to get someone! Everyone blames everything else except themselves.

Before I get into it though, I want a make a couple of announcements about our next upcoming PPV. Now usually PPVs are on a Sunday but this will be a special occasion. Instead of a regular old NXT, on Janurary 11th, NXT will Takeover Brooklyn. Now as far as matches are concerned, the first match announced will be the finals of the DDT4. Which teams will make it that far, we'll find out in the next two weeks. Another match I'll announce right now, the Hardcore division has been getting a bit out of hand with recent interferences so I've decided to settle this once and for all. Steve Blackman will defend his championship against both Owen Hart and Abyss.

Now at those announcements are out of the way, I can address the elephant in the room. I make it so that NXT has only the best competitors competing for the top prize here and yet I've got Kevin Steen screaming about how I'm doing everything I can think of to take the title off of him. On the other side I got guys whining that I'm protecting him. I can't win with you people. Steen may be outspoken but at least he's busy. On the other hand, I got one guy doing everything he can to disrupt things and make them all about him.

A small CM Punk chant breaks out but EC3 just rolls his eyes.

I heard his little offer last week and I don't care about his dumb match. He didn't win at Survivor Series, he doesn't get to book. I don't care if he thinks he's the savior of NXT and he'll stop Kevin Steen from breaking Rey Mysterio's record. People keep making a big deal about this record but I couldn't care less. I don't know when he breaks the record. Hell, it could have already happened for all I know. Who cares about the length of a title run rather than what you do during it. It's not like Rey Mysterio had a memorable run fighting Corey Graves and Eddie Guerrero over and over again. Look no further than the longest reigning UWF Champion in history to see how empty useless stats are.

That's what makes Kevin Steen's run so memorable. Not how long it's been, but the quality of guys he's defended it against. RAW may be the flagship show but last week on RAW Shane McMahon flat out admitted that they've been in NXT's shadow for months now. Guys like Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns couldn't hang so they went to fight lesser competition. Nobody in RAW's tag team division holds a candle to anyone on NXT, even the Usos! Thunder was in shambles and Nitro quickly needed help. It's almost been a year since I took over and I'll be damned if I let anyone-



EC3 is suddenly cut off by a complete new theme song begins blasting out throughout the PA System, it's none other than Memphis May Fire - Carry On. The crowd soon erupts into boos as the text CM PUNK can be read from the titantron as his 'tron begins playing. CM Punk then emerges from behind the curtain with a smirk, the deafening boos are absolutely loud that CM Punk is covering his ears. He marches his way down to the ring as he hops up onto the steel steps and takes one look at the crowd before entering the ring where he grabs a microphone from the ring announcer.

CM Punk:

Be damned if you lost your job? Well, that's exactly what should happen. You're lucky that you've retired from the ring or I'll beat you up so badly that you wouldn't be able to walk through those curtains. You've barely been around, you don't even care about records or this brand. So let me ask you Ethan, why are you exactly in this role and not wrestling like you once were? You and I never got to square off... I'm starting to think you're building up in rage, in pure jealously because you couldn't be as successful as Kevin Steen. Is that right, Ethan? Let's look at the bigger picture, I've pinned Kevin Steen clean in the ring and I get nothing out of it. I was the one that should have walked away International Champion; but of course... you being the General Manager weren't around to see the chaos that was caused. You simply do not care about NXT at all, I've done everything in my power to do what I can to make this a better place. Without me, there wouldn't be breakout stars around here. You know deep down that Kevin Steen is well protected, it could have been me, it could have been Dolph Ziggler for fuck's sake as your new Champion. But you Ethan, you're nothing more than a selfish piece of shit! Do you honestly think I'm to blame myself for what's happened around here? There has been works by a shady General Manager, the blame is clearly you Ethan!

I didn't win at Survivor Series because Rhyno caught me off guard, a man who was on my team! A man who couldn't follow the rules and packed his bags that very night knowing I was going to send him into retirement! Are you even listening Ethan? Kevin Steen is extremely close to breaking the record of being the longest International Champion of all time, I too don't care for Rey Mysterio's reign as he was well protected too! But for you to say you couldn't care about if Kevin breaks it or not shows how much you truly care about NXT. It's astonishing knowing your behavior around here Ethan, who employed you in the first place?

It's real cute that you believe that RAW couldn't hold a candle to anyone here, I'm quite sure there's a few selected that would beat Kevin Steen the way I've beaten him. So here's the thing Ethan, you're going to give me a rightful opportunity because all you've done is screw me around, given others a title shot and you know deep down that it's me that should be the International Champion. It's something I've worked all year for, I didn't win the G1 Climax for nothing. Yes, I lost to Kevin Steen fair and square but I've been better than ever... I rebounded from that by PINNING Kevin Steen in the middle of the ring. Hell, Dolph Ziggler's pinned him a couple of times and I'm quite sure he's coming out here any minute to remind you that too... But it's going to be me that gets the first shot... I win, Ziggler gets a shot at me first up. That's something I'm willing to offer... I bet you didn't even hear about the stipulation I wanted last week... I suggest you re-watch the tape Ethan... Watch everything because if you don't... you're going to pay. Do you want NXT to continue? Because I could the be one that detonates it!

Punk gets into the face of Ethan who in turn backs away and laughs.

EC3:

Please, what's more likely, you destroying everything I've built or you just running away crying to another brand like you did when you went to Smackdown. Or how about when you went to NXT? Or back to RAW and then to Anarchy? I don't have to rewatch what you said last week, I heard all of it. And if CM Punk wants to shoot, then let's shoot. I gave you the opportunity to be a top guy and I'll admit, you took the ball and ran with it. You made it all the way to face Kevin Steen at Summerslam and I even pulled for you but guess what, you weren't good enough. You couldn't keep up with Kevin. I could see you even getting blown up, trying to slow things down while Steen kept pushing, showing that hunger to stay International Champion. I thought maybe, maybe you could still beat him though. Then you had a mid life crisis and have become one of the most whiny people on the roster since Roman Reigns. You act like I'm angry he, Matt and Bryan left. NXT has never run smoother. Take a look around Punk, if people were unhappy, they wouldn't be giving this brand all they've got where as elsewhere, there's barely any enthusiasm. There's a reason why you made it as far as you did Punk. You claim you're even better now but I don't see it and neither does anyone else. Just because you lose one match, that doesn't mean you need to change everything and have an identity crisis. Pick yourself up like a big boy and try again. You were the Best in the World, act like it. One loss doesn't make you a loser but acting like a spoiled brat does.

The crowd cheers for CM Punk's admonishment.

You don't get to tell me that I don't care about NXT. I bust my ass every week because I love what I've built. Kevin Steen can take credit, Dolph Ziggler can take credit, even you can take credit but none of this happens without me. No I don't care about stupid records, so what? As I've already explained but you're too dense to listen, title reigns mean jack if you don't do anything noteworthy. If you were really as good as you say you are, you wouldn't even be crying about title matches. You only value titles because you know deep down you're absolutely worthless without some prop. As for me being retired, I've never retired. I could easily come back and beat the snot out of every single one of you but NXT has a little something called ethics. I don't need to beat everyone and crown myself International Champion to make me feel good. I don't even need praise. I know I'm doing a great job and the only people unhappy are ungrateful little assholes who don't know how to work to get what they want. I'm not constantly begging for people's praise, I just get it because that's how good I am.

So when you ask how did I get this job, I wouldn't expect you to know since you barely pay attention to anything that doesn't directly involve you. I mean you came out here demanding to see me last week when EVERYONE knew I was on vacation. You blamed Wyatt for the lights going out during your Scramble Match when it was made very clear the Young Bucks were at fault. So if you want to know how I got my job, instead of just watching when I made my big speech when I first took over, here's a cliff notes version. Instead of sitting around and waiting for opportunities, I made my own opportunities. The One Percent was getting screwed over and over again on Smackdown. Trust me, nothing you think your dealing with was even remotely close to the amount we got screwed around. So what did we do? We got it shut down. No kayfabe here, I as well as several others got Smackdown shut down. Next, I didn't just sit by a wait to be given control of Nitro, I took it over. Nobody was stepping up and so I did. Guys just like to sit around and rest on their laurels because they feel their owed something. I don't care how much of a veteran you are, if new guys are hungrier than you, you'll get pushed to the side and that hunger is exactly how I took control of Nitro and turned it into NXT.

A pop from the smarks in the crowd is heard and they start an NXT chant.

If you want more opportunities here, show me with your actions, not your words. You may have pinned Kevin Steen but I also saw you walk out on a match 2 weeks ago. A real champion doesn't walk out on matches and with Bobby Roode beating both you and Steen, I don't see why he shouldn't be number one contender. But if you want to get beaten so badly, Takeover Brooklyn is just a few weeks away on January 8th. Kevin Steen needs a challenger and you do have somewhat of a legitimate claim. So I'm going to go ahead and make the main event right now. Kevin Steen versus...

DOLPH ZIGGLER!

That's it. No Queen. Not even Bowie. Just a man's voice pierces the arena air, but it's enough to bring all the hate to the yard, so to speak. Ziggy steps out from the back looking perturbed as he stands on the top of the ramp, sizing up Punk and ECIII before getting a good look at the crowd hitting him with tremendous heat. He shakes his head and then opens up, a mic already in hand.



I mean, that IS what you were about to announce, right, Ethan? After that instant classic I booked a few weeks ago, after I became the first man ever to pin Kevin Steen twice, and after I proved to the world that I am the undisputed top dog on this brand you were about to announce Ziggler versus Steen two, right? Because anything else would be stupid. It would be a complete waste of time and a total disappointment to these fans. So book it, Carter. Go on. Disappoint that shaved-head loser in the ring and do what's best for business. Please! We're all waiting!

Ziggy folds his arms and stands at the top of the ramp, tapping his toe impatiently.

EC3:

You know what, You're right. Why give in to CM Punk's demands? He doesn't deserve a one on one title shot. And Kevin Steen himself doesn't deserve to defend his championship in a one on one match. Both of you pinned him these last few weeks so here's what I'm going to do. At Takeover Brooklyn, it's going to be Kevin Steen versus...



Kurt Angle’s theme begins to blare throughout the P.A system as the fans all once again get on their feet. The fans all begin to get hyped and show their love for the Olympic Gold medal winner as he appears from the backstage area. Kurt has a look of anger and sheer determination etched across his face as he slowly but surely makes his way to the ring.




He stops at the top of the ramp way and poses for his signature pose with pyro. When Kurt eventually makes his way to the ring, he takes his time and stares at each individual one by one before addressing the world.

Kurt Angle: “Alright dammit, enough is enough. From day one, I have been busting my ass like no other. There is not a guy in the back that can deny the talent that I have. I have had to watch men who didn’t deserve the lime light get chances after chances to succeed before me, and I am absolutely sick of it. I’m tired of having to watch men far inferior to me win and succeed. I’m tired of guys whining to succeed as opposed to using their sheer wrestling ability and talent in the sport. I’m tired of seeing opportunities handed out and passed around like skittles. Those opportunities that are being handed out, are the same ones that I have earned months ago. But because I lack the tenure, the last name, and I’m not in the friendship circle, I get denied those chances to have the success that I should have.”




“CM Punk you fit the bill of all of the other worthless lowlifes who left this show with their tail between their legs just because they suffered one big loss. It’s quite unfortunate that you would rather cry like a little child as opposed to just trying harder. This show has been built upon the sweat and tears of the hardest working individuals in this business. I understand that it may suck when you lose a big match, but it wasn’t because you were screwed. It wasn’t because you were cheated, you were just beaten by someone who was better than you and a much harder worker. It’s a shame that you are pulling this entitled crap, like the world owes you something. On this brand you get everything that you earn, everything that you deserve. What you put in is what you will actually get. Wins and titles aren’t handed out. You won the G1 Climax tournament and had a head full of steam. You ran into a man that crippled you from the inside out. On paper, you should have won, but you squandered it away. Because on the inside, just like your former Bulletproof companions DNA, you are soft. CM Punk you are weak, and I am tired of your whining. That’s exactly why you aren’t the champion of this show now. This isn’t how a champion conducts business. Speaking of which, it’s time that your pompous arrogant ass stepped to the side to wipe up those tears that no one on this show gives a crap about.”

“You won the tournament, and then you decided to gracefully bow down and kiss and worship Steen’s feet like a little woman trying to get into his hotel room for a quick night of fun. I saw Steen rip your intestines out of your body and hang them out to dry on the clothesline. You have been on a steady downward spiral ever since you won the G1 Climax. You claim that you are at your best, when in fact after the tournament, I’d say the opposite. You have been at your worst and your head is so far up your ass that you can’t see it. You used to show the world why you were the best in the world at wrestling. Now you just show the world that you are the best in the world at whining. You also got two tries at Steen and you failed. You failed at Summer slam and you failed in the Scramble match. I’ve beaten you as well in the last few weeks and its time that you just stepped aside. You lost at Survivor Series, and you just recently lost to Bobby Roode. Lately you’ve shown that you just can’t get it done in big time matches. The fire that lit your ass to be dominate and get wins, now lights your cigarettes and your blunts. That is going to always be your biggest weakness.”




“And Dolph, I heard everything that you had to say too. Don’t think that I have forgotten about you. It was a great effort by you a few weeks ago against Steen. While you weren’t beaten and didn’t actually lose the match, you did manage to get disqualified and you came up short just like everybody else. On top of that, I’ve already beaten you as well. I’ve beaten you twice for that matter, the second time being in a solid steel cage. With that being said, if you were so close to defeating Steen after your second chance, and if CM Punk was close to beating him as well, by default that means that I will defeat him on my first try. I think it’s a damn shame that I have been here for so long and I possess so much talent, yet I have not been given what I deserve around here. So I am going to do what I should have done a long time ago, and that is pry it out of each and every single person’s hands that it doesn’t belong in. CM, and Dolph, you two have had multiple chances at the International title, and I’m sick of it. I want what’s mine.”

“My second week here on NXT, I took Steen to the limits. I almost had him beat, and that was about six months ago. All I have seen since then are wins and success. I have gotten light years better since then, unlike CM Punk. And it’s time that I get my crack at defeating Steen. So EC3, do the right thing. You always reward hardworkers. You see true talent. There are no illusions or masks anywhere. You aren’t blinded by various outside affiliations or conflicts, all you see is pure talent. So tell that annoying crybaby to shut the hell up and step aside. Tell Dolph to move aside and let a true warrior step up to the plate. Besides, Dolph should be showing everyone in this company with tenure how to take and accept a loss with grace. Like me, Dolph always comes back stronger after a loss instead of crying and whining. It just so happens that I’ve beaten him twice, so I should be the new number one contender. EC3, go ahead and do the right thing like Spike Lee. Book the match that everyone is waiting for: Kevin Steen vs. Kurt Angle for the International Championship. Give the world an early Wrestlemania worthy match.”


The fans cheer wildly for Angle and EC3 himself looks surprised.

EC3:

Well things are certainly getting interesting. You make a good point Kurt and hell, I say the more the merrier. At Takeover Brooklyn, the main event will be...




GLORIOUS
NO I WON'T GIVE IN
I WON'T GIVE IN
'TIL I'M VICTORIOUS
AND I WILL DEFEND
I WILL DEFEND



Lights go off as the piano sound is heard. After those lyrics, lights in the arena go on again and we see Bobby Roode in the entrance. He is in a classy, expensive suit again. He looks in the ring as he stands in entrance with Intercontinental Title on his shoulder. Roode walks down the ramp, looking at the four men in the ring. Roode walks up the ramp, stops on the apron for a few seconds and then he enters the ring. He gets a microphone.

Have a look at this. People are so desperate to hunt Kevin Steen! And that has two reasons. First, he has the International Title. A title, like the one I have here on my shoulder, are targets on our body. I mean "champs" as our so not any of you losers. A title takes you on the top and there is a cliché which is nothing but the reality "remaining on the top is harder than reaching up there". A wise quote by an anonymous person. And what we needed is a wise quote, so that is why I am here because all I have heard back there, listening to you, is nothing but moaning, bitching! It is all garbage stuff. You all claim you deserve a title shot but the reason all three of you want a shot at it is because I have beaten Kevin Steen last week!

Crowd gives mixed reaction to this.

Yeah, like it or not, I have beaten the champ! I have slayed the so called "invincible" dragon! I have proved that he is not a demi-god, all he is flesh and blood, just like us! I demonstrated everyone that he can be hurt as well! His bones can crack as well! I showed all of you that the myth, the legend of Kevin Steen is nothing more than an over-told story! A story that was exaggerated every single time that it was told! Kevin Steen, the unbeatable champion of NXT, the top guy of this industry, laid down at my feet in agony! Yeah! I did that! The Intercontinental Champion! The man, who you guys thought would be a few week wonder! A man who would be gone after his first disappointment! But here I am, standing as your Intercontinental Champion! The best champion that UWF has as of now!

Crowd boos Roode's words.

Your opinion does not matter. So just shut the hell up and listen a wise man, myself, talk. Also, you three are as deluded as them, thinking you deserve a title shot! The fact is, all three of you are nothing more than glory hunters. You try to capitalise on my glory! You try to get yourself a match after seeing that Kevin Steen is beatable! You got courage from my victory and here you are, claiming you deserve a title shot. What did you guys do to deserve it? I mean except Ziggler, I have beaten you two. Now don't continue moaning as one of you will say "it was a count-out" while other says "I beat you too" as another says "I can beat you". Don't even dare to say those words because you won't deliver it. And if you say and mean something and you don't deliver, that makes you a liar. Who is a liar as well? Let me think... A man who calls himself honest, a man who was on his high horse, thinking he was the best. The guy I have beaten last week. I have proven him a liar. Just like I have proven all those I faced liars as well because they said they will win but what did happen? I win! Not only that I am better than each and every single one of you, I also showed that I am a man who delivers and you guys... Are nothing more than pathetic liars.

And look who is over here... How did I not realise that you were here as well? Is it because you have been away for so long, doing vacation? Or is it because of "what comes around, goes around" as you did not recognise, appreciate my talent for so long! Actually you still don't because Bray Wyatt and -I can't believe I am saying this- Spike Dudley were the ones who discovered my potential. Actually it is not a potential, it is a huge skill and talent and star power. EC3, you have over-looked me for so long. Booked me against Lil' Naitch, Johnny Gargano and even that old, washed-up Hulk Hogan! But during your absence, which was a bless for me, I have beaten your stars. I have beaten your beloved Kurt Angle and become the Intercontinental Title! So if you wonder why I have this title, it is because I deserved it! I beat Kurt Angle, proving his victory over me was a fluke as I got this beautiful title! I beat your former G-1 Climax winner CM Punk as well. I also beat Kevin Steen which may shock you. Don't worry, it has shocked a lot of people but they will get used to it when I beat him for the second time.

Roode hesitates as fans are baffled as "second time".

Because I want another match with Kevin Steen and this time, I will get my prize for slaying the dragon, saving the day. I want Kevin Steen, one on one, for the International Title! Not only I want it, I also demand and deserve it! I have solid reasons for that. Remember my match against Hogan? You guaranteed a title match to the winner and I won! And I've also won the Intercontinental Title and that was not due to the stipulation of that match, it was because of Bray's booking. So I have a well deserved title shot. Also, you may not like it, but I have beaten those two before so they are beneath me. You know I am the best in this ring. You don't like to accept it but you have to. And I am the only one who has beaten Kevin Steen since spring. So the perfect opponent for him is me. You don't have to look for anything else, you don't have to book a contender match. I have beaten those guys, I have beaten Kevin Steen. I am the Intercontinental Champion. I am the It Factor of Professional Wrestling! Just give me what I deserve. Just for once. And don't get me wrong, I am not asking it...

Roode walks up to EC3.

I am demanding it!

Roode lowers the mic as he looks EC3 right in the eye.


EC3:

Good. That's what I want to see out of everyone here. Actually stand up and do something. Confront me to my face, not all these snide remarks in some backstage interview. So far I've heard nothing but good claims as to who should be the number one contender to the International Championship but I can't quite make up my mind on who should get it. Instead at Takeover Brooklyn, the main event will be Kevin Steen defending the International Championship against... Bobby Roode! AND Kurt Angle! AND Dolph Ziggler in a Fatal Four Way! Now cut their mics and lets get on with the rest of the show.

EC3 leaves the ring casual as the other 3 men look around at each other, all except for CM Punk who was notoriously left from the match. Punk is yelling up a storm in the ring but EC3 doesn't even bother to look back at him, instead heading up the ramp leaving the others to stare each other down as the live feed goes elsewhere.



The scene opens up to show Chris Jericho in the back, perhaps what appears to be his locker room.




Chris Jericho:

“After weeks of backstage vignettes, cryptic videos, and more talking, tonight is the debut and the re-emergence of a living legend in the middle of the ring. You are staring at him in the flesh, and you are looking right in the eyes and in the face of a certified winner and a future Hall of Famer. Something that clearly cannot be said about my competition who are also making their debuts tonight. I will put my proverbial carbon footprint on the tag team division and it will start with the duo of Finn Balor and Samoa Joe. Those are two men who want to make an impact tonight, but instead will be turned into examples.”

“The Good Boys, as they like to call themselves, are really just naïve men with a good disguise. Two men giving off the illusion that they are legitimate threats in the wrestling business. Perhaps overseas in the Indies, but when you look at the long history of the two of them, you see nothing memorable. Samoa Joe’s past and Finn Balor’s past in UWF is going to be their present, and their future in this company. I looked both of them in the eyes last week on the High light Reel. I didn’t feel the hunger or the burning desire in their voices to win. I didn’t see anything that should make me fear either one of you two. Samoa you have the unbelievably weak Samoan blood flowing through your veins. As history would show it, Samoans just don’t quite make it here. One only needs to look at the Samoans that have all joined the company in the past, regardless if any Samoans have gold now.”

“You two call yourselves the Good Boys, but all I see are two anchors. Samoa, you will bring anyone down, and clearly anything down as well. Finn Balor was the anchor to Bulletproof holding CM Punk back from where he truly deserved to be. But it is a great personality trait to be able to accept any role, I believe that was the term that you used Finn. And that would be a very true statement. Tonight on NXT, you and Samoa will be accepting the roles of losers and will be losing to me and my special tag team partner in this very special tag team tournament. Finn, your entire career up to this point, and arguably the next half of your career with involve you being inferior to me and other greats in every way that you can imagine. That’s another role that you can gladly and are willingly acceptable of. You enjoy being a fiddle and a pawn for other men. You two are both just low class sidekicks that are about to further plummet each other’s stocks. I have spent enough time going back and forth with you two imbeciles. I have a tag team division to topple and more gold to acquire.”

The scene then fades to black as NXT rolls on to the next scene.


Fading in from the black, we're taken backstage once more, as we begin to see the silhouettes of both members of TM-61, Shane Thorne and Nick Miller, become visible. Without much of a delay, Nick Miller takes point to speak-



Nick Miller: "We've said it, and now, we've done it. TM-61, has not just knocked off, not just defeated, but, BEATEN, The UWF World Tag Team Champions -- The Usos."

Shane Thorne sends his arms out in a shrug, verbally following up-

Shane Thorne: "No, "ifs" or, "buts". No second guesses; no doubt in anyone's mind, that we were the better team."

Nick Miller steps forward, once more-

Nick Miller: "It's the start of our rise. It's the start of a new era. --Now. You hear the same slogan with everyone. Everyone's favorite pair of words. They say they're the next top talent. But, this is different; we're different. We're a seperate entity, we're on another level. --Why? Because, when we make a boast -- we do so, because we're the utmost confident, and with The Usos, we knew the win was ours, so we made the boast -- and we made the win."

Shane Thorne: "Gimmick-through-slogan, thick-through-thin -- TM-61 will prevail through it all. Bucks, Usos, Dudleys, Decay -- you name a team, and we've already got it under control. But, speaking of teams, I'm sure you're all aware of the stipulation tonight; just what's at stake."

Nick Miller: "It's the DDT 4 Tournament, ladies and gentlemen. This isn't just any old tournament, this is a game of survival. For the Usos, it's kill or be killed, and like I've said, a game of survival for them. But, for TM-61, this is like stalking prey, like cradling a baby. --Who's more capable of defeating The Usos than us? --Tell us. Make your best guess, because I'm sorry to say, but your best guess, isn't better than our everyday median. This team, this two-man coalition -- is the greatest tag team in the world, and this tournament, is just for that."

Shane Thorne: "Nick is right, I'm right. This match, with The Dudleys, this will be the proof in the pudding for us, and a recipe The Dudleys. There will be, no compromise, no mercy. There will only be a sanctioned hell for The Dudleys, and a canvas-lined playground for us. TM-61, will rise."

The scene fades to black-


The feed abruptly cuts away from the ring, seemingly away from the arena as well as the screen shows little Spike Dudley sitting at a bar with some beer in his hand. Someone screams 'Spike' off screen as he looks up from the bar, looking to see who said it as he spots them, giving them a smile and a thumbs up



Spike turns back now, looking down the camera as everyone seems to take this as a time to quiet down.

Spike Dudley: Ladies and Gentlemen in the arena, I would like to apologize for not being there in attendance but don't you worry, you will still be getting a Dudley flavor there as my brothers and Stacy will be there tonight but right now, right now I thought i'd give you a bit of my time and just explain myself. This week, Ethan Carter the 3rd is back in town and back in charge of NXT. Fair deuce, he gave us all a shot at running the asylum. We all knew this would happen in the long run but how many people actually saw Kevin Steen being able to remain champ? I certainly didn't think so but he proved us all wrong, it's not the first time and it certainly isn't the last but tonight, tonight Kevin gets the night off but more importantly, Little Uncle Spike Dudley wasn't booked in a match which in turn means Uncle Spike Dudley ran my own show once again and decided to give myself the night off and come and kick it with some fans here, get a little comfortable and watch all my co workers go at it in some tag team action. I'm pretty excited for it and I bet all of these guys can't wait either.....

Spike once again turns around and the crowd go berserk, cheering for what Spike said and pretty much playing right into his hand. Spike lifts the glass, finishing off what was left as the crowd cheer him on. He clicks his fingers and almost instantly, guessing because his pretty much a celebrity, the waitress has brought him another beer to replace the last one. He places it on the table and speaks again.

Spike: I deserve this drink after what I accomplished last week. Kurt Angle, I gave you a warning, I told you over and over that when Spike Dudley is in the Big Match, more often then not, I come out victorious. Looking back at it now, what did your victory over me actually mean? I told you it meant nothing and on NXT I proved it but I'm not here to gloat and for 'I told you so's.' I'm here to tell you that you put up one hell of a fight and we both proved that we could go. I have no doubt that you will be there in the future and I am proud that I gave you a shot at winning a shot at the International Title.

The fans give a generous round of a applause at the mention of Kurt's name.

Which brings me to my next point, last week I booked Kevin Steen against Robert Roode. I surprised everyone in this selection but I felt I made the right choice. I was proved right until 2 men decided to rub their noses in someone else business. You see Kevin, I've already given my reason as to why I didn't come after you last week but it goes deeper then that. It wasn't just the bare boned reason I gave you last week. It wasn't only my ankle that was affected, it was my mental state of mind. Think back Kevin, think real hard and just think at what happened when Bray Wyatt was in charge. It doesn't go into the history books but technically, technically Little Spike Dudley ended your International Title Reign. Now I know as well as everyone that this didn't truly happen as I was only the Interim Champion but the fact of the matter is that I was the First Man to gain a pinfall in that match. I pinned CM Punk's shoulders to the mat and got the 3 count making me the first person to be able to call himself the International Champion since Kevin Steen, even if like I said I had to put Interim in front of it. That played on my mind Kevin, I felt on top of the world and then I had it taken away, I had it ripped from my clutches. I had recovered from that yet so that's why it wasn't Spike vs Kevin Steen, The Rematch.

The crowd go wild now at the thought of the Rematch of Kevin and the last man to beat him. Spike's mood changes now as he takes another sip.


But I made sure that will happen by winning that Future Title Shot. You see last week, CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler interfered in your match but not only that, they both cut promos giving you warning and putting the target on your back. The way I look at it Kevin, you can be worried about those two men all you like, the way I look at it really though is CM Punk was too afraid of Bobby Roode to face him and he lost at Survivor Series whilst Dolph Ziggler gave himself the shot and fell short. They have no one to blame but themselves and because they didn't use their brains like I did, it's up to EC3 to give them a shot so Kevin, you can worry about them all you like but they are just smoke and mirrors, the real man you have to worry about is Uncle Spike Dudley. These fans know it, The Young Bucks know it, CM Punk knows it, Dolph Ziggler knows it and I sure as hell know you know it. I'm coming for that title eventually Kevin and I will win it because I'm sick of being the Little Runt. It's time for me to be THE TOP DOG!!!

Spike yells this last part as the crowd really get whipped into a frenzy and start a chant of "The Top Dog" as Spike pumps his fist along with the chants. Spike picks up his beer, skulling it once again and smashing it on the table as the crowd are going berserk. Luckily enough the camera now flashes somewhere else in the arena.


Tony Chimel: The following contest is a tag team match and it is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 480 pounds, they are the Unified World Tag Team Champions, Jimmy and Jey, the USOS!



Tony Chimel: And their opponents! Weighing in at a combined weight of 590 pounds, hailing from parts unknown. The Wyatt Family!





DING DING DING

Erick Rowan and Jey Uso begin the match with much anticipation. Erick Rowan backs Jey into the corner, overpowering him with straight, holding his face against the ring post until a 4 count from the referee. The Wyatt's were out here to prove that they mean't business. Luke Stood on the ring apron and Braun watched. Erick charges his arm back for a large chop to the chest, the fans in the upper seats hearing it. Jey falls out of the corner holding his chest, Erick locks in a grounded headlock, trying to cut the match off quickly.

Corey Graves: Smart move by Rowan here, you take out the oxygen factor and a match becomes excruciatingly hard to wrestle.

The fans start getting behind Jey who uses the momentum to get to his feet. Erick pulls Jey down to his feet, the referee getting onto him about it. Moving over to his tag team partner, Rowan tags in Luke.

Tom Phillips: The Wyatt's are proving to be a match already, not much going the way the Usos would expect. Regardless, they've been in this position before and persevered.

Luke wasn't taking this match for granted, he lifted Jey to his feet and set him up for a power-slam, Jey slides up to it and hits Luke with a serious of strikes to chest, rights and lefts, lighting him up. Luke eventually catches Jey's fist, throwing him into the ropes, only to have Jey come off with momentum, nailing a flying forearm smash. Jey had pulled Luke to the corner by his black boot, tagging in Jimmy. After the tag, Jey had fell to the ground, locking Luke's leg to the ground as the ref began to count, this allowed Jimmy to spring over the ropes, doing a body splash to Luke, making a quick cover.

1....

2....

No Kickout!

Luke got his elbow up just in the nick of the time, Jimmy wasn't going to let Luke get time to breathe, he ran at the ropes, coming off of them, hitting another splash on Luke. Luke sits up in agony, both hands on his chest only to take a strong kick to the chest knocking him to the ground. The usos move both hands to their mouths and began to chant.


USO

The fans chant along, the momentum had turned in their favor very quick. Luke was taking damage and he couldn't do anything about it, Jimmy had walked back over to Jey tagging him in, stressing the freshness equation. Jey had moved Luke to hit feet, attempting to throw Luke into the corner towards Jimmy, only to have the fail. Luke reverses it and throws Jey into the opposite corner where Erick is standing. He charged at him full steam only to have run into both feet. Erick tried to hold him but Jey fought out of it as Luke was getting out. Jey got a nasty elbow in on Erick but Luke ran into Jey full force, clubbing him with one arm.

Braun was pacing back and forth outside the ring, he was getting impatient with how long the match was taking. He stood up on the ring apron, the referee quickly rushing over to talk him down, Erick was standing close to him, trying to talk him down, yelling at him. He tried to level with the big guy that way they didn't blow the opportunity. Luke watched as the scene took place, by the time he redirected his attention he had walked into a super kick by Jey. Jey quickly went for the cover, the match was taking it's toll. Erick had talked Braun off the ring apron, not even focusing on match as the referee slid down for the cover. Had too much time passed?

1...

2...

thr- NO! Kickout

Luke kicked out with what strength he had left in him, it had rocked him. Definitively seeing stars from the damage, Jey had lifted him up, hitting him with a body slam before tagging in Jimmy, Jimmy climbing the top turnbuckle. They were looking to end things early, Erick rushed to the ring who quickly started throwing punches with Jey in the middle of the ring, the referee was trying to keep track of everything and get some order restored. Jey was preparing to throw Erick out of the ring, that couldn't happen. Erick pushed Jey into Jimmy who got caught up, falling onto the ring post. As Erick hit Jey with a sidewalk slam before walking back to his corner. Luke was up and moving now, using the help of the ropes to get to a standing set. He swung and Jimmy a few times, hitting him, as he climbed up on the top rope also.

Corey Graves: Luke's got something crazy here planned folks.

Jey was outside the ring from the sidewalk slam, he was trying to get his breathe back and to his feet, he couldn't do anything to help out his partner, regardless of being on the same side. Luke lifted up Jimmy and hit a strong Suplex off the top rope. The fans exploded as they both lay in the middle of the ring, feeling the effects of this grueling match. This was only match one of the tournament, whoever walked out of this one would have to defend their titles next week.

Tom Phillips: Neither of these teams are giving the edge to the other, this match is purely back and forth. There's no telling what will come out of this.

Jey was back to the ring apron, as both men crawled towards their respective tag partners, both getting hot tags. Jey had been previously hurt but he was much faster on his feet than Erick who runs into a take-down arm drag. Erick groaned in pain and quickly fought out of it, but men getting to their feet and holding a fighting stance. They quickly locked up, both men trying to get the advantage. This was turning into a tight fight, Erick threw Jimmy into the ropes once more who ducks a clothesline, using great restraint to stop in place from the running and hit a neck breaker on Rowan.

Climbing the rope once more was Jey, Braun had stood up on the ring apron again to distract them. Ref completely having his back turned, Luke pushed Jey off of the ropes who crashes to the mat. Erick picks him up and hits a powerful full nelson slam. Making the cover in the middle of the ring as Braun steps off, maybe the damage had already been done. The ref starts counting as Jimmy runs into the ring, the ref was now caught up with him. Luke ran at him and hit him with a clothesline. Walking out of the ring, very cooperative after getting his shot in. The ref had distracted him so he didn't even see it coming, it was a shame. All because of Braun's distraction.

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3...


Here are Your Winners and new NXT Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Family.



Luke Harper and Erick Rowan hold the titles up high, making the very first match of the DDT4 a game changer for the rest of the tournament.


Goldberg is driving on the interstate, making his way to the NXT event this evening. He sets up a camera in the back seat as his driver speeds down the highway.



GOLDBERG

Eyes on the road Mr. Priebus, there's nothing for you to see back here. You have one job and one job only, to be my bitch and do what I say, and I say DRIVE! Honestly the nerve of that guy....anyways, everyone's favorite destroyer of NXT here. Now I'm currently on my way to the show, but I'm really in no rush, seeing as I really have a night off.

MR PRIEBUS

Sir aren't you facing Shinsuke Nakarmura?

GOLDBERG

Nothing gets by you eh? You are by far the brightest bulb on the tree. I know who I'm facing moron, now keep your eyes and ears on the road you nematode.

The bumbling idiot is right though. Tonight my opponent is the newest piece of fresh meat over here, Shinsuke Nakamura. Someone who exuberates tons of confidence, and clearly has bad judgement by agreeing to fight me tonight. I am the best pure athlete this brand has to offer, and he selects me as his debut match? He might say he's been doing this awhile, but that right there fella is a rookie move. I will have to make quick work of you and move on like nothing ever happened.

See after tonight, where does Goldberg go from here? I have dominated for the last month, and had no real competition. At this rate I will probably end up beginning a whole new streak. I will start over here on NXT, and defeat every last one of the so called "superstars", including the champions on every level. Hell then I might as well strut over to RAW and take out off of them too, just because I can. I guess the point I'm trying to make is that after tonight, I would expect that I become a little more noticed, and people that are noticed go on to win big things. I will rise right to the top all by my lonesome, and that's the way I want it. Hey Shinsuke...I'll see you out there pal.


The titantron switches from the UWF NXT graphic to a live feed from backstage, where The Young Bucks are in a locker room, getting prepared for their match. Wrists are taped. Boots are laced and tied. Sideburns are trimmed to perfection. Before heading out, Matt turns to his brother...

Matt: Hey Nick...

Nick: Yeah Matt?

Matt: I know it's a couple days early, but I figured hey, why not have a little celebration now. Merry Christmas bro.

Matt reaches into his gym bag and pulls out a present. He hands it to Nick, who smiles gleefully before ripping it open.

Nick: A book?

Matt: Not just any book! Take a closer look.

Nick flips it over and reads the title aloud.

Nick: "What Is To Be Done?"

Matt: Yeah. I went to Chapters and asked told the lady there that we were going to start a Union, so she gave me this. You know I hate books that aren't mostly pictures, so I figured you could take a crack at it. I bet its just full of great ideas.

Nick: Good thinking dude. Very thoughtful. Hey, I got you something too!

Nick reaches into his bag and pulls out a gift of his own. He passes it to his brother, who opens it and is beyond ecstatic to find...

Matt: The UWF Transatlantic Championship! How did you -

Nick: Ebay. It's possible that it's a replica belt from UWFshop.com, but the guy said that he got it from someone who got it from someone who got it from Hogan's ex. So it's probably legit.

Matt: I love it! "Transatlantic" Matt Jackson and "The Indytaker" Nick Jackson - pretty nice ring to it, don't you think?

Nick: Oh heck yes!

The Bucks too-sweet high five as Kevin Steen walks into the room.

Steen: What're you guys doing?

Nick: Opening Christmas presents. Matt just became the Transatlantic champion.

Matt: And Nick's gonna learn about the militant left over the holidays.

Nick: Sorry dude, we didn't get anything for you...

Steen: Oh, that's alright. I didn't get anything for you either. In Canada we celebrate Christmas in October, so...

Nick: No worries?

Steen: No worries.

The Three Horsemen embrace in a warm American-holiday hug as NXT continues elsewhere.



YER, WE'RE COMING DOWN
GET UP, GET UP, GET UP
DROP THE BOMBSHELL.



The crowd rise to their feet as they await the appearance of The Dudley Boyz. The crowd raise the noise levels as The Dudley Boyz make their way from behind the curtain but they aren't alone as Stacy Keibler is with them.



Devon runs to one side, doing the usual Devon stuff he does whilst Bubba stays dead center of the stage. Devon walks back to the center joining Bubba. Bubba has his glasses in his hand while Devon takes his off. Bubba points to the ring as The Dudleyz begins their way down the ramp with Stacy in toe.

Tony Chimel:The following contest is a DDT4 Match and it is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 5 pounds, Bubba Ray and Devon, the Dudley Boyz!

They reach the end of the ramp, slapping the fans outstretched hands whilst they walk past them. Meanwhile Stacy slowly climbs the stairs and does her trademark entrance like only she can. The three pose for the crowd in the ring and await their opponents.



The electric, galvanizing riffs of Wolfmother's hit track, "Joker and The Thief", begins to play through the arena's speakers, and it just about has everybody in the arena, up and cheering. With a brief, expected delay, Shane Thorne, Nick Miller -- TM-61, emerge from behind the curtain, taking both of the flanks of the arena stage, as they pander to the audience.

Tony Chimel: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 450 pounds, Shane Thorne and Nick Miller, TM61!

Taking it back to the center of the stage, they proceed to walk to ringside in tangent with one another. The dynamic duo slide in through the bottom rope, in order to enter the ring. They do their signature pose on the ropes before leaping down and getting ready to start the match.


VS



DING DING DING


Shane Thorne starts things off with Bubba Ray and the two lock up in the center of the ring. Bubba pushes Thorne back into the ropes and the ref tells Bubba to back off. Bubba slowly raises his hands and makes a clean break, telling Shane "C'mon Rook". Shane runs at Bubba with a jumping forearm to the face that stuns him. He follows up with more forearms followed by a swinging leg sweep to take the big man off his feet. Thorne right away goes for the standing moonsault but Bubba gets his knees up and Thorne lands right on them. Bubba gets up and brings Shane along with him to tag in Devon, the two hitting a sidewalk slam and jumping leg drop in tandem. Devon then goes for the pin.


1 . . .


2 . . .


And Thorne kicks out! Devon stomps on Thorne a few times before picking him back up and taking him to his corner again. He smashes Shane's face in a few times before turning him around and kicking him in the gut. He tells Bubba to hold him as he walks over to the opposite corner. He stares Miller right in the eye before running back over with a splash in the corner but Shane manages to roll out of the way and Devon hits Bubba, knocking him off the apron. Devon turns around just in time to see Thorne stumble over and tag in Nick Miller!

Miller comes in and takes Devon down right away with a stiff forearm smash. Devon gets up only to get taken down with another. Devon gets up again but this time Miller lifts him up with an inverted atomic drop. Devon is hoping around in pain but Miller irish whips him into the corner and follows him right away with a clothesline in the corner! The throws Devon down and then goes up top. Bubba tries to hop back on the apron to stop him but Thorne comes running from the other side of the ring and grabs Bubba's foot, throwing him off the apron, Bubba's head hitting the side of the ring as he falls down. Meanwhile, Miller jumps off the top rope with a moonsault, hooking the leg for the pin.


1 . . .


2 . . .


But Devon kicks out!


Tom Phillips: TM61 is going to need to do more to put away the veteran tag team who just might be the favorites this whole tournament.

Corey Graves: How can you say that when the Young Bucks are also in the tournament? Regardless, I don't care for either of these teams but TM61 did beat the Usos last week so I guess I'll be less annoyed if they win.


Miller gets up and brings Devon along with him to the corner to tag in Thorne. Shane quickly runs over to the opposite corner while Miller kicks Devon over and over again until he falls to a seated position. Nick then moves out of the way and Thorne comes running in, blasting Devon with a cannonball in the corner! He drags Devon to the center of the ring and hits a standing moonsault while Nick drops the fist simultaneously and then goes for the pin.


1 . . .


2 . . .


And another kickout by Devon! Thorne gets back to his feet and drags Devon over to a corner before deciding to go up top. He wants to put an end to this and move on to the next round right away so he jumps back with a phoenix splash but Devon manages to roll out of the way! Shane eats noting but canvas while Devon crawls over to his corner. Bubba is there waiting, extending his hand for his brother to tag while Shane also crawls over to a waiting Miller. Both men end up tagging their partners at the exact same time and Miller and Bubba rush to get into the ring.

Both men exchange punches, grabbing at each other and making sure the other doesn't get away. Bubba starts to gain an advantage and whips Miller into the ropes. Nick hangs onto the ropes as Bubba attempts a big boot on the rebound and gets nothing but air. Bubba then runs at Miller who drops down and sends Bubba tumbling out of the ring. Nick motions for Shane to come in and he quickly enters the ring and runs over, jumping over the ropes and landing on top of Bubba with a senton! Shane stands up and pumps his fist in the air but turns around into a spinebuster by Devon!


Corey Graves: Now's not the time for celebrating boys, that comes after you actually beat your opponent.


Tom Phillips: Come on Corey, didn't you ever celebrate a big maneuver?

Corey Graves: No because I'm not stupid. The tag division on NXT is stacked, they need to learn how to not get distracted and they need to learn fast.


Miller sees this happen and slides out of the ring and gets behind Devon. Devon turns around and now he's the recipient of a spinebuster on the floor! Nick then picks up Bubba and tosses him back into the ring. Bubba right away starts to get up to his feet as Miller hops onto the apron. Bubba turns around and runs forward to punch Miller but Nick blocks the punch and nails a forearm of his own. From there, he grabs Bubba and looks behind him, readying to hit a suplex to the outside! He gets Bubba off the mat but can't quit find the strength to bring him all the way over. Bubba instead punches him in the gut a couple of times before reversing and bringing Miller into the ring with a suplex but shifts his body up in the air and brings Miller down into a samoan drop! Now Bubba goes for the cover.


1 . . .


2 . . .


And Miller kicks out at 2! Bubba waste no time in picking up Miller and trying to get him into a full nelson for the Bubba Bomb but Nick tries to fight out of it, not letting Bubba clasp his hands together. Bubba instead spins him out and brings him in for a clothesline but Nick ducks under it and catches Bubba with a big clothesline of his own, taking both men off their feet. Thorne has gotten back to his corner while Devon waits patiently at his. Bubba is crawling over to his corner but Thorne sees an opening and decides to take it. He enters the ring and runs over to Bubba, using his body as a jumping off pad to take out Devon with a type of poetry in motion kick to take him out! Thorne walks over to Miller and helps him up before they both pick up Bubba. They lift him high above their heads before planting him with Thunder Valley! Miller hooks the leg as Thorne keeps watch.


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2 . . .


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Tony Chimel: Here are your winners, TM61!




Shane Thorne and Nick Miller raise their hands in celebration as they move on to the next round in the DDT4! They continue to celebrate as the live feed heads elsewhere.




The scene opened up with the king of strong style sitting alone, the camera projected the room as grey, this set a particular mood. Shinsuke's first paycheck had arrived, he was wearing all leather, black. He wanted red, not too many stores offered a red leather jacket at the mans disposal, the make up crew and production offered him one, it was too small. Underneath a leather jacket was a hoodie, not knowing what the weather may hold.

Shinsuke Nakamura
Hey there, it's Shinsuke here. Let me be serious with each and everyone of you, the face that I put on display isn't the real me. I acted tough, that's what I know to do. I am excited for my debut, the important thing is that I keep a leveled head. Goldberg isn't going to take things lightly with me. I know that my job is to come out and just do my match and then be done. Tonight, I want things to be different, I want to make a difference. To make that difference, I'm going to need the support of each of you out there. This is going to be the most trying test in my life.


The camera panned away from being up so close, this revealed that he had now put on a hat, his hand rubbing the side of his face. He tried to come up with the words, it was hard when he had nothing but one man on his mind. Saying he was focused was an understatement, 19 years in the waiting for this. Shinsuke started wrestling at the age of 14, looking up to certain wrestlers. Some of which were still around, Goldberg being one of them. The problem wasn't that the thoughts faded away from him, the problem was that the men he once respected had changed drastically.



Shinsuke Nakamura
This has been an incredible adventure, the amount of work I have had to put into this. I wish I could describe it to you, it's incomprehensible. I just wish that I could make a difference in your lives. Wrestling made the difference in my life, all of the neglect that I ever faced was taken away from me when I stepped in the squared ring. I've wrestled all over the world, people accepted me. I couldn't ask for much more than that, you people have been gracious. I don't have a lot in the tank, regardless I expect to come out onto the battlefield firing. The final point that I would like to make, it all boils down to simple determination. I'm here to get things done, I don't know if i'll be able to tonight. I'm going to give it my best shot and work on the progress from me, I would appreciate if you could send your continuous prayers and support my way. I am thankful for you taking the time to listen to me, I'm not much. I know this, I just hope that you will think something of me after tonight.

The camera faded away into blackness.


The fans are on their feet and booing at the top of their lungs as the iconic anthem blasts through the PA. It signals the arrival of the UWF International Champion, Kevin Steen. "Mr. Wrestling" is accompanied by The Young Bucks as he walks on to the stage on down the ramp. The trio ignores the antagonistic crowd while climbing the steps to enter the squared circle. Matt grabs Kevin a microphone, tossing it over to him so the champ can speak his mind. Once the music cuts out and the fans quiet down, he begins.

Steen: I did it. I'm still here, and I'm still the champion.

Let's call Survivor Series what it was. Let's call it a death sentence. Ethan Carter's grand design to get this title off of me. I'm done trying to figure out why he can't just accept that we're the backbone of this show - but for whatever reason, he handed this show over to the roster and each and every single one of you thought that that was it, that I was done. How could I possibly run the gauntlet?



The idea you have called "impossible" doesn't exist for me.

Now, there are a lot of ways to sum 2016. The UWF was changed forever when NXT came in, and who defined NXT if not us? Whether it was the Bucks becoming the new faces of tag team wrestling, or me destroying every single contender they put in front of me to get where I am today. 260 days as UWF International Champion. Eight successful defenses. I'm just days away from shattering Rey Mysterio's record, at which point.... finally... finally even the more cynical, disillusioned pricks among you won't be able to deny that I am the greatest professional wrestler this company has ever seen.

Of course, the fans start booing again but Steen refuses to stop for the interruption.

I'm sure a lot of you wanna remind me about what happened last week, so fine, let's talk about that. Spike Dudley booked me and Bobby Roode in a tables match. Tables matches are dumb. If you like them, you're dumb. If you think they prove anything, you're dumb. And if you think for one second that Roode would've won without Dolph Ziggler's help, then yeah, you're dumb.

I've always done what I could to elevate this sport through my success. So how sad is it that I get so good and so much better than everyone else, that they just have to keep sinking lower and lower to try to beat me cause they couldn't cut it up here on the high road? CM Punk used to be a man of convictions. He was a wrestling purist, too. Now? He gave up on his precious "straight edge". He routinely sticks his nose in my business, cause even though I already beat him and moved on, he just can't accept what a loser he is. Punk might be the most annoying little brat in the game, and next time he gets in my way, it'll damn sure be the last.

As for Ziggler, well, what can be said that hasn't already? The guy is pure scum. Every time he loses - and that's a lot - he gets worse. He's so desperate to prove he's not the hack his record says he is, that he'll do anything he can to try and take this title. Your two-outta-three falls plan didn't work, buddy. Just like I said. You people are always trying to call your shots and play your games, but I'm better than that. I'm better than your variables, your advantages, your tricks and surprises. At the end of the day, I'm always the guy holding on to this title.

Four of NXT's best got to come after me however they wanted, and all of 'em fell short. Now I'm going to break Rey's record en route to Wrestlemania, where I'll defend this belt against the next delusional chump who still doesn't get it yet. People say this title reign of mine is long, comparing it to all the others that came before it. Stop doing that. I'm not like them - I'm not like everyone else. You don't measure me against them. I'm just getting started. I see me hanging on to this guy for years. I mean, why not? Who could possibly stop me? Who is there in the world today that's worth a damn that I haven't already beaten? Who's good enough to offer me any kind of real challenge?

IF YA SMELLLLLL
WHAT THE ROCK
IS COOKIN’

The crowd blows the roof off of the building with an enormous pop as every fan jumps to their feet. The iconic theme of the People’s Champ blasts throughout the arena.

As if it were possible the crowd cheers even louder than before as The Rock steps out onto the stage. Steen and the Bucks look on in disbelief as The Rock paces back and forth on the entrance ramp.
The Brahma Bull is sporting the People’s Eyebrow over his very expensive sunglasses as he scowls in the direction of the ring. The Rock holds out his hand to silence the deafening crowd.

The Rock: Would somebody please explain to me just who in the blue hell this Jabroni thinks he is that is standing in the middle of The Rocks ring?

Steen raises the microphone to respond.

The Rock: IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE! The Rock gets injured in the elimination chamber and tears his ACL and has to take 6 months off to heal….to come back to this? Billy May’s bastard son thinking he runs the place?
Before I stepped out here and saved all these people from having to listen to anymore of Gorilla God and the Ambiguously Gay Duo continue, you asked a question. You wanted to know if there was anyone that you hadn’t beaten.
The Rock was backstage entertaining Renee Young with explaining to her the best way to eat a pie…then he heard all the garbage that you kept spewing out and watched as all of the candy asses in the back refused to even attempt stepping out here and calling your bluff. So, to that The Rock has one thing to say…


FINALLY…THE ROCK HAS COME BACK, to shut your big fat mouth Kevin.

The Rock has been suffering right alongside these fans each week as he watches you somehow get by with defending that title. The Rock will make this very clear, you’re good. You’re very good, Kevin. So good that you have overcame every obstacle that has been placed in front of you
You beat the odds for weeks after the guest bookings of the Survivor Series winners. You said it best, it was a death sentence. You have beaten everything that a gas been thrown in front of you.
I would say that you remind me of a younger version of myself, but let’s face it Captain Dunlap there’s quite a few obvious physical differences between us.

But no matter what you have overcame in the past, there is one who is worth a Damn there is one that has what it takes. There is one that you haven’t beaten. Of course, I am talking about The Great One!

The Rock pauses for a moment to let the crowd’s cheers pass.

The Rock: I know the talk that I am going to hear for the next couple of months is going to be Jabronis calling The Rock a part timer, saying I will disappear for the next movie. The Rock made a promise to the people that he was here to stay back in February and The Rock plans on keeping that promise. The only reason that The Rock has been absent for a few months was due to an injury. But he’s back now he’s back for the people.
The Rock has came back to put an end to this reign of terror as Hogan called it.
Right before The Rock was out on injury, he was in the match to crown a new World Champion on Raw. That is exactly where The Rock plans on starting get right back off on NXT!

So Steen, keep that belt nice and warm for The Rock. The Rock may have to jump over a few hurdles to get to you directly, but The Rock hopes that you do bypass Mysterio’s reign so that the you will be the second longest reigning champion in UWF history. Because once The Rock takes that belt from you he will never…
AND THE ROCK MEANS NEVER, lose that belt ever again.

The Rock tosses down the microphone as his music plays on and he walks off to the back. With the star-struck fans breaking into a resounding, unanimous "ROCKY" chant, Steen and The Bucks abandon the ring and NXT continues elsewhere.


The scene opens up to Chris Jericho on the phone.

Chris Jericho: “What in the hell do you mean there is an issue with his contract? The match is coming up soon, and I don’t have a back-up partner!”

The person on the phone begins to speak to Jericho, and their side of the conversation is inaudible. Eventually it’s Y2J’s turn to speak again.


Chris Jericho: “So you’re telling me that I will actually have to wrestle this one alone? Alright very well, no task is too big for me. I’m not the best in the world for nothing.”

Chris Jericho then hangs the phone up on whoever he was speaking with and begins to get ready. A look of nervousness is clearly etched on his face, but he removes it to show a face of determination.




As soon we hear the drum break loop, we see Blackman walking down the ring with his "I am Undisputed Hardcore Champion" shirt and his belt on his shoulders. Then he rolls into the ring, and looks among the crowds who gives him some mixed jeers of love and hate, and gets tossed a mic from the outside and his theme abruptly cuts off as he speaks.



Blackman: A little birdie told me that within the New Year, I have to defend my title. A title i've made relevant since the day I've beaten Rhino for it, this belt had MANY yes, MANY people claiming it. Heck I remember when our favorite Blackpool wrestler Regal, held this belt with high prestige few years ago. Now, I have this belt, I was always in state of confusion of keeping this belt or giving it up to the next man. There are two guys who I really respect outside of the ring, but not inside the squared ring. Abyss and Owen Hart, you are the only two guys that are hunting me for my strap; I respect that you two were neck and neck to one another few NXT's ago. Now fans, I was told that on January the 9th; that I will defend my strap against those two guys in Triple Threat in Takeover Brooklyn. I am totally up for a challenge, and I will prove that in 2017 and beyond, that I am a true undisputed Hardcore Champion that has this brand had ever witness. BUT, even if i am not the one that would be pinned I could lose it at ANY moments notice, but that is what will make things interesting. So in short, if win or lose the strap on January 9th; just know that I am STILL the Lethal Weapon with or without a strap to prove to you paying fans and streamers, that I can STILL kick anyone's ass who gets in my way.

Then we see hear his theme, and he climbs out the ring and walks towards the backstage as the next segment comes along.






The music of Goldberg erupts through the arena, and the man himself emerges from a sea of sparks in the middle of the stage. He appears to be in a particularly angry mood as he heads straight down to the ring.

Tony Chimel:The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Atlanta Georgia, weighing in at 285 pounds, Goldberg!

Da Man makes his way into the ring and looks pissed as all hell. He paces back and forth, just waiting for his opponent.



KINSHASA

The heavy guitar strums over the PA system, from that moment on the arena erupted. As the violin transitioned in as did the drums, everything came into fruition. The long awaited debut for Shinsuke Nakamura was finally here, a name that had been floating around the internet for weeks. Once he became a free agent, several major wrestling companies around the world tried to obtain him.



Tony Chimel:And his opponent, from Kyoto Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds, Shinsuke Nakamura!

The fans were getting behind it, as soon as he revealed himself the fans chanted along with his entrance music. He was really soaking up this moment, truly expressing his charisma. Drumming along with the music before walking beside the fans, giving high fives and shaking hands. Now he has approached the steel steps, continuously drumming his way into the ring. He looked around all four sides of the ring as the music continued to build up. Until finally the moment the fans were all waiting for, the infamous rope drop.



Right as he does that however, Goldberg goes on the attack and starts to kick him over and over again, the ref quickly calling for the bell to start the match.


DING DING DING


Goldberg continues on the attack, kicking Nakamura and shoving him out of the ring, instructing the ref to hurry up and make the count. Everyone can hear Goldberg yell at the top of his lungs that Nakamura doesn't belong in his ring. On the outside, Nakamura manages to take off his top. He looks back at a seething Goldberg but it doesn't even seem to phase Nak. He calmly walks up the steps and reenters the ring. Goldberg runs at him but a flurry of strikes and a jumping forearm seem to stop Goldberg right in his tracks. Goldberg backs away while Nakamura tells him to bring it.


Tom Phillips: Look at the fearlessness of Nakamura!

Corey Graves: I can't tell if he's dumb or is just that confident. Either way, it seems to be getting to Goldberg.


Goldbergs runs at him, looking to take his head off with a clothesline but Nakamura side steps it, hitting a few palm strikes to back Goldberg into the corner before throwing full on knee strikes to the mid section. He then rolls Goldberg forward out of the corner like he;s nothing and follows up with a jumping knee drop to the head! Not even bothering to go for a pin, The King of Strong Style simply struts around the ring in a cocky fashion as the fans cheer him on. Goldberg gets back to his feet rather quickly and runs back at Nakamura once again. Nak tries to cut him off with a jumping knee strike but Da Man catches him in the air and throws him back with an exploder suplex.

Nakamura eats a nasty landing on his neck but Goldberg doesn't let up. He picks him up right away and throws some knees of his own to the hunched over Nakamura, pushing him back into the corner. From there, he thrusts his shoulder into his mid section over and over again before bringing him out for a short arm clothesline. Goldberg now goes for a cover as the ref drops down to count the pin.


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Not even a 2 count as Nakamura kicks out right away. Goldberg just grabs a fistful of hair and brings Nakamura back up to his feet. Shinsuke powers up and blasts Goldberg with a forearm to the face that makes him lose his balance. Nakamura once again pushes him to the corner and walks away only to gain some momentum for when he charges into the corner with a jumping knee strike. Goldberg however moves out of the way and Shinsuke's knee eats nothing but the turnbuckles. He comes hobbling out into the waiting arms to Goldberg who lifts him high into the air with a military press into a powerslam! He then hooks the leg for the cover.


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And Nakamura kicks out!


Tom Phillips: Nakamura now showing the heart to stay alive here.

Corey Graves: But for how long? Goldberg's proven already that he has no remorse for anyone who gets in his way. I wouldn't be surprised to see him make his way all the way to the top soon.


Goldberg just smiles and brings a limp Nakamura up to his feet. He gets Shinsuke in a front face lock and slices across his throat, signalling the end. He lifts up Nakamura for the Jackhammer but Shinsuke ends up kneeing him on the top of his head. Nakamura ends up falling behind Goldberg and quickly throws him back with a german suplex! Goldberg gets right back up to his feet but he's feeling woozy. Nakamura once again grabs him from behind, this time hitting an inverted exploder suplex, Goldberg lands hard right on his face! Nakamura then turns him over for the pin.


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And now Goldberg kicks out! Nakamura doesn't fret, he simply backs away and hypes himself up, signaling that it's time for the Kinshasa. Goldberg is slow to pick himself up but when he does, Shinsuke moves in but Goldberg gets his hands up and pushes Nakamura's knee away. Nak loses his balance and Goldberg charges forward, nailing him with a ferocious Spear! Shinsuke however immediately rolls out of the ring and falls to the floor below.


Tom Phillips: Very smart move by Nakamura there to insure he doesn't get pinned. He may be new to UWF but he's a veteran in the wrestling world.


Corey Graves: I don't care and neither does Goldberg. Nakamura comes in with a mental edge because of hype but Goldberg doesn't give a damn about hype, he's just there to destroy.


Goldberg rolls out of the ring to grab Shinsuke and toss him back in. Nakamura however just continues rolling all the way to the otherside of the ring where he exits yet again. This pissed off a rather tired looking Goldberg who exits the ring once again and brings Nakamura up to his feet, this time ramming him back first into the apron. He then grabs Nakamura by the face and starts yelling obscenities at him before picking him up over his shoulder in a powerslam position. He starts to run forward, looking to throw Nakamura head first into the steel ring post but Shinsuke falls behind him and shoves him into the ring post instead!

Goldberg stumbles away and rests against the barricade but Nakamura knows this is a big opportunity. He walks over to him but Goldberg charges out of nowhere and lifts Nak off his feet, running forward and slamming him back first into the steel ring post. The burst of adrenaline wears off and Goldberg falls to a knee, still shaking the cobwebs out while Nakamura is on the ground holding his back. The referee's count has now reached 7 and so Goldberg walks over and throws Nakamura back into the ring, following him in and going for the pin.


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And Nakamura kicks out at 2! Goldberg stands up and brings Nakamura up along with him. He once again signals for the Jackhammer but the King of Strong Style quickly backs him up into the corner, throwing a few forearms and knee strikes. He whips Goldberg across the ring and follows him closely, this time landing the jumping knee right to the face. Goldberg falls into a seated position and Nakamura gladly starts to stomp away at him, finishing it by placing his foot on his face and vibrating wildly as the crowd cheers along. Nakamura walks away but Goldberg uses a burst of energy to come out of the corner and take his head off with a falling clothesline!


Corey Graves: Goldberg just damn near took his head off!

Tom Phillips: Back and forth these two men go and it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top.


Both men are slow to get up to their feet but they get back up at about the same time. Goldberg throws a punch but Nakamura comes back with a forearm. Goldberg throws a punch but Nak comes back with a kick to the chest this time. You can see the pain on Goldberg's face but he walks away to absorb the pain. He turns and comes running at Nakamura but Shinsuke uses his own momentum to easily lift him up on his shoulders and plant him with a Death Valley Driver! Goldberg however refuses to stay down, trying to get back up but only managing to stay on his knees. The crowd cheers for what's coming next as Nakamura steps forward for the Kinshasha but Goldberg ends up rolling to the outside of the ring. The fans boo as he tries to get his head straight. Nakamura motion for him to get back in the ring but Goldberg has had enough. He decides to walk up the ramp and leave Shinsuke in the ring.


Tom Phillips: And Goldberg is walking out on a match once again.

Corey Graves: Good for him! He doesn't need this! Nakamura is a scrub compared to Goldberg, he has better things to do with his time.


The referee reaches a 10 count and calls for the bell while Goldberg clearly doesn't care, not even bothering to look back at Nakamura in the ring, instead just heading straight to the back.


Tony Chimel: The winner of this match as a result of a count out, Shinsuke Nakamura!




Nakamura gets his hand raised in victory even though everyone would rather see him do it after the Kinshasa. Either way, he gets a victory in his debut and the live feed goes elsewhere.




The live feed heads backstage where Renee Young is catching up with Dolph Ziggler.



Renee Young: Dolph, we learned earlier tonight that you as well as Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode will be facing Kevin Steen for the International Championship at Takeover Brooklyn. Just wanted to get your thoughts on that and-

Suddenly from out of nowhere, Ziggler gets attacked from behind by none other than CM Punk! Unlike a usual attack, Punk has actually hit Dolph in the back with a steel pipe. Punk doesn't let up however, continuing to attack Dolph over and over again with the pipe.

CM Punk: If EC3 thought I was interrupting his little show before, just wait until the rest of the roster ends up like this.

Just as quick as he came, Punk leaves the area and numerous officials come out from the halls to tend to Ziggler as he writhes around on the ground.




Our cameras record Bobby Roode entering the arena. Roode smiles to the camera.

So here I am... Proud of proving the truth of what I have said from the beginning... The thing I have said and believed that was right.. The thing that only I believed all along because I was the only one who knew myself. I knew one more thing. I knew that I was the best. Not on this brand, not on this company, but in this world. That is why I am still in this business, to prove to myself that I am that damn good! I am not in this business to prove that I can go toe to toe with the best. I am here to give those superstars a chance to go toe to toe with the best, me! The Intercontinental Champion, Bobby Roode!

Bobby Roode takes his title away from his belt and puts on his shoulder.

You see, Kevin Steen underestimated me. Kevin Steen underestimated my title. That is not because I am lower than him. No. I am better than him and last week, I have proved it! He underestimated me at first because he was the International Champion. The man who lost only three times this year. He is the legacy, the destiny everyone was afraid of. He was the top guy. He was the unbeatable. But you see what I did there? Was! He was because he is not the best anymore. He is not invincible. He is not terrifying anymore because I have showed everyone that Kevin Steen is just like those other ones. Made of flesh and blood. He can be beaten. Hell, he can be put through a table despite his huge body! Of course he had a long streak but that was only because there was no one to beat him. So he was the best, until I came in. Until I came in and beat him! I showed him that I am the guy around here! I am the best champion because the title doesn't meean a damn thing, the champion is! And I, Intercontinental Champion beat the International Champion Kevin Steen last week. Which means, I am better than him,I have the top prize in this industry and I am the face of this business! And officialy, I am the best wrestler in the world! And that is not a claim, that's a fact. Unlike some people who tried to cost me the match last week, I do not pretend like I am the best. I am really the best and I have proven it last week. And the week before that. And the week before that where I got this title! If you want to be the best, you go out there and wrestle, fight! Like a man, like a coward I don't care. But despite not caring about the road that goes to greatness, I am not running away, counting myself out from any match. Why? Because I believe- no, I know that I am the best and I can overcome any obstacle that is on my way. A roadblock? No problem because I am going to kick it away just like I kicked Kevin Steen last week! And just like I will kick anyone who will try to capture my Intercontinental Championship!

Don't get me wrong, I am an ambitious man. Some of you may expect me to go for International Title. Maybe I will. Because two titles over my shoulders would be... You know the word. But, I am already on the top. People go after titles to prove that they are on the top. People went after International Title because that title was the top title back then. But now, no, my title, the Intercontinental Title is what matters the most! It is the biggest, most valuable prize! Which means I am at the top of the greatness mountain. And know, since I am at this height, can be seen so easily, I am a target. A target that everyone will try to go after. I have a huge spot on my back. Also my torso, my arms... Everywhere! People will desperately want to beat me and even take my title from me but I will not let it. I know what will happen so I am ready. I don't like it but that is just a fact. A fact that I can not run away from. But there is another fact, people will get on the cliff of this mountain. Just before they get on the top, I will push them away, ending their career. Because I warned anyone that wants this, I will push you away. You are that roadblock that needs to be hit so fast. And I am that car, accelerating every single second and nobody has been able to stop that car. No one will be able to. Not even you CM Punk!

Roode smiles.

Last week, he tried to make me suffer the same fate that he had suffered against Kevin Steen. But Punk, I am not you. I don't pretend like I am the best, I know that I am the best and I prove that I am the best! Despite your evil interference, I become supreme! I won! And you watched it with a black-heart back in the backstage, didn't you. You wanted me to lose, you wanted to show me that I am nothing but I am the guy who shows realities to people like you or Kevin Steen! You may be the king in your little games, but when the real ruler comes, you get dethroned! You thought your interference will cost me that match but it didn't. Of course Ziggler came in but that's another thing. That equalised me and Kevin. That was nothing but justice. I don't like Ziggler but... For once in your life, you did a good thing Dolph. But if he didn't come, I would still beat Kevin Steen because I am better than him! I became sure of it when I heard the sound of both the table and Steen's backbone, breaking! Which one did hurt more Steen? Ziggler costing you? No, that didn't. You will beat him anyway. But you didn't beat me! I beat you. I proved that I am better than you. I proved that you are not that dragon that will conquer and live forever. Did it hurt most or the table? Or the fact that I can come and take your International Title at any chance I get! Another question, did your ego hurt the most or the body? That's what I do to man like you Kevin. And I am going to do the same to a punk who needs some respect beaten in him!

Roode goes away.




Fans in the arena are unfamiliar with the theme that is playing in the background when all of a sudden Finn Balor, and Samoa Joe appear. Finn, and Joe come out, and the fans greet them with boos. Balor goes and he walks in front of Joe as Joe follows in the background.

Tony Chimel: The following contest is a DDT4 match and it is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 472 pounds, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe, the Good Boys!

Joe and Balor slide into the ring and don't even bother acknowledging the fans, instead waiting for Jericho and his mystery tag team partner.





Jericho’s theme music begins to blast throughout the PA system and the fans begin to cheer like mad as soon as he makes his way down to the ring slowly, eating up the response from the crowd before addressing the UWF Universe.

Tony Chimel: And their opponents, first form Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, weighing in at 227 pounds, Chris Jericho!

Jericho strides down the ramp but stops at the bottom. He motions to the back as his mystery partner gets ready to reveal himself.

Tony Chimel: And his partner...

There's a long silence, too long. Jericho looks back and sees no one there. He motions for someone to come out but nobody does. The ref tells him he needs to get in the ring but Jericho asks for him to hold up and postpone the match. The ref refuses as Joe and Balor laugh at him. Jericho hesitantly enters the ring and takes off his jacket, wondering where his partner is as the ref rings the bell.


DING DING DING


Tom Phillips: Looks like Jericho's partner isn't here.

Corey Graves: Haha! I bet he never had one to begin with. Nobody is really his friend and the Goodboys are about to make easy work of him.


Jericho looks a bit worried, wondering where his partner is while Samoa Joe laughs at him. Finn Ballr tells Jericho to come on and Y2J says he can beat them both by himself. They lock up in the center of the ring with Jiercho getting a side headlock right away. He can be heard yelling "That's what I'm talking about baby!" but Balor quickly backs up and pushes him off the ropes. Jericho comes back and takes Balor down win a shoulder tackle. He runs back into the ropes but Balor turns over to trip him up. Jericho easily hops over him and hits the ropes again but this time Balor is up and takes down Y2J with a dropkick rot to the face.

Jericho sits up and grabs his face but Balor shoves him down and goes for a pin but Jericho kicks out right away. Finn picks him up and brings him over to the corner, smashing his face in the top turnbuckle and turning him over. Joe tags himself in and starts to go to town on Jericho, throwing multiple punches in the corner before whipping him over to the opposite corner, following him over with a running forearm smash followed by a pele kick! Jericho falls face first and Joe turns him over for the pin.


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2 . . .


And Jericho kicks out! Joe picks him up and brings him over to the corner where Balor tags in. Joe lifts up Jericho for a suplex while Balor heads up to the top. Finn ends up jumping onto him with a crossbody, Joe falling down along with him for the double team! Chris rolls to the apron right away after having the wind knocked out of him but Balor walks over to him. He grabs a fistful of hair but Jericho ends up hanging Balor on the top rope. Before he can even do anything however, Joe comes from the side and hits Jericho with a big boot, Chris falling off the apron to the floor below.


Tom Phillips: 'm not sure how Jericho intends to win this match without a partner.

Corey Graves: That's what he gets for being so cocky. I love it when a person thinks their high and mighty and yet nobody ends up coming to their aid when they need it the most.


The fans try to get Jericho back into the match, chanting "Y2J", hoping it'll get him back to his feet. It seems to work but unfortunately for Jericho, Balor ends up jumping over the ropes and landing right on top of Chris with a senton to the outside! Balor quickly throws Y2J back into the ring and goes for the quick cover.


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Another kickout by Jericho! Balor walks over and tags in Joe who calmly walks over and kicks Chris in the face as he's trying to get back up. Jericho scoots to the corner to try and get a breather but Joe starts kicking him over and over again, then moves on to washing his face with his boot. The ref counts to 4 and tells Joe to back off but Joe takes off into the parallel corner and comes back with a massive kick to the face on the seated Jericho! Joe has a crazed look in his eye as he picks hi back up and places him on the top turnbuckle. He tries to set him up for the Muscle Buster but Jericho fights him off, punching him away. Joe runs back at him but eats a boot to the face for his troubles. Now with some separation, Jericho jumps off with a double ace handle, taking the big man off his feet.


Tom Phillips: And here comes Chris Jericho!

Corey Graves: Calm down Tom, it's one offensive move in what's essentially a handicap match. There's no way he walks out of here the winner.


Jericho quickly runs over to the ropes and springboards off the middle rope to hit the lionsault in the center of the ring. He hooks onto Joe's leg but doesn't even get a one count as Joe tosses him overhead. Joe turns over and tries to get up but Jericho runs up behind him and takes him down with a bulldog. Once again Jericho runs to the ropes to hit another lionsault but Joe gets the knees up this time. He rolls back up to his feet and whips Jericho into the corner but Chris reverses and sends Joe instead. Y2J runs towards him but Joe catches him with the STO out of the corner! Chris lands hard on his head and the ref drops down to count the pin.


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But Jericho kicks out! Joe looks like he's about to continue to attack Jericho but instead he calmly gets up and tags in Balor, telling him to deal with it. Balor comes in and grabs Jericho right away, setting him up in a inverted DDT position, mybe going for the Reverse Blood Sunday. He lifts Jericho off the ground but Chris ends up kneeing Balor in the face. Finn gets thrown off a little but comes back running at Chris who catches him off gaurd with an enziguri! The fans cheer now that Jericho has made some room but it's still two versus one. At least, that's what it was when...





Corey Graves: What the hell is this!?

Tom Phillips: It's Batista! Batista is Jericho's mystery partner!

Corey Graves: You can't just join a match halfway through!

The fans pop even though Batista wasn't a fan favorite back on RAW. They mainly pop for the surprise as Batista makes his way down the ramp and hops onto Chris Jericho's side. Joe is dying to get in and get a piece of Batista but Jericho ends up making the tag first and Batista runs in and takes down Balor with a clothesline. Joe tries to get into the ring but Batista takes him down right away with a spear! Joe holds onto his stomach and rolls to the outside.

Balor ends up attacking Batista from behind however, going to town on him with a flurry of shots to the back. Batista shoves him away but Balor comes back and hits him with a dropkick in the corner. Finn turns away but ends up eating a Codebreaker from Jericho! Chris isn't done there though, He goes to the top rope and jumps to the outside, taking out Joe with a crossbody! Batista is all alone in the ring with Balor who is trying to get back up to his feet. He ends up walking perfectly into Batista who kicks him in the stomach and lifts him up for the Batista Bomb! Batista stays in the seated position as the ref counts the pin.


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Tony Chimel: Here are your winners, Chris Jericho and Batista!





Then fans cheer and Jericho grabs Batista's arm and raises it high. Yelling to anyone that can hear that this was his plan all along. The duo continue to celebrate in the ring as the cameras go elsewhere.


The titantron lights up and draws the crowd's attention and also their ire because on the screen is none other than Owen Hart. With a smirk on his face he addresses the crowd.

Owen Hart
You all heard it. On January 11th comes another opportunity for me to win the Hardcore title. I will face both Steve Blackman and that nuisance Abyss and will FINALLY take what belongs to me. But while you all heard a simple announcement, I heard something more.

Owen winces in pain and covers his right eye as his smirk spreads seemingly unending beneath the covered eye.

Owen Hart
I heard......the coming of......WAR!

As the look of pain leaves Owen's face and he uncovers his eye he continues. The passion in his voice unmistakable.

Owen Hart
For far too long others have meddled in my business. First it was Steve Blackman. He refused to go to war with me and took an easy escape, choosing to survive than to lay his pride and life on the line. Then it was Abyss, trying to take what is rightfully mine while I was being held back by my doctors and family. But now, they are both in my line of fire. There will be no need to look over my shoulder anymore, because those who have wronged me will be standing right in front of me. I will finally get what I've been wanting this whole time as I've attempted to claim what belongs to me. War. Destruction. Pain. I will pay Steve Blackman back tenfold for opening my eyes and Abyss.... You will see what happens to those who stand on my path to the top.

So Steve, bring all your weapons and your last will and testament. You'll be needing both to stand up to me. And Abyss? Bring your friends and your desire to make an impact in the UWF...

Once again a grimace of pain leads to a covered eye and a wicked grin.

Owen Hart
...and I'll help you all make your final....six feet deep......impacts....on this Earth. And I implore you.......Struggle. Make this.......fun........for me.

Owen at this point breaks out into uncontrollable laughter as he uncovers his eye and the pain on his face disappears, but the Cheshire Cat grin on his face remains. Owen then stands and walks out of frame, his laughter following him as the scene fades away and NXT rolls on.


The camera cuts to an outdoor scene at night. It appears to be an old park. NXT's newest member stands alone in the dark.



Baron Corbin

They say that NXT is where the future is. That's funny because I don't see much of a future for anyone here. Now that I'm on NXT, everyone's future just got a whole lot more bleak. I'm not like the rest of the roster here in NXT. I'm not driven by fear, or glory. All I care about is beating people up and showing who the true survivor is. All I care about is winning. I don't have remorse and I won't let anything or anyone stop me. This is now MY era. This is now MY brand. I am now the top of NXT and if anyone has a problem with that I dare them to try and stop me.

Baron looks away.

Baron Corbin

It's a hard, hard world out there. And the world of NXT just got harder. See, I actually enjoy beating people up. I enjoy hearing screams, and cries. I live to hear bones break. I don't care about your feelings, I don't care about your well being, I don't care about your families. I don't care about you. So if I can give you one piece of advice... stay out of my way. I would hate for you to be sitting on your couch, with a broken neck, and your teeth in a cup besides you, trying to explain to your kid what happened to you. What happened was you went toe to toe with the true predator. The true top of the food chain and as a surprise to no one.. you lost. And not only did you lose, you got destroyed. Obliterated. See that's the true future of NXT.

Baron's cold gaze meets the camera again.

Baron Corbin

See, that's the true future of NXT. It's not lights, and glamour, and fame. No no no no. It's much darker. It's much more painful. The future of NXT is made for one man, and that is me. I'll tear this whole damn brand down if I have to. Hell, I may do it just because I want to. That's the type of guy I am. When I want something, I take it. I don't sit around a wait like all these so called "wrestlers." I'm not happy with second place. And I'll do whatever it takes to be first. The game of survival is won by the strong. Not the meek and the weak. NXT is full of people playing dress up. Well this is the real deal. This is the real world. There's no participation trophies here. There's no "you'll do better next time" because there won't be a next time. This... is what a real survivor looks like. The End of Days is coming.

Baron stares directly into the camera until the scene fades to black.



The live feed cuts away to where EC3 is talking with his assistant Spud.

Spud: So it's not looking good. I've been told that they don't think Dolph will be cleared to compete at Takeover.

EC3: I'll tell you what, I'm glad that sniveling asshole took action. I wanted to see just how fired up he was going to get. Go ahead and add him into the match. He'll take Dolph Ziggler's place and get his title shot he so desperately wants.

Spud: You sure giving him what he wants is the right move?

EC3: Don't ever question me Spud. Besides, what's the worse that can happen?

An ominous feeling in the room broods over their discussion as CM Punk can be seen around the corner with a smile on his face. He turns to walk away as the cameras head back to the ring.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME


Smoke rolls onto the stage from outta nowhere as a familiar phrase echoes throughout the arena, heralding the start of a mixture of two near perfect theme songs. Even though the original version of Christian's Just Close Your Eyes theme is so much better. But I digress because Edge and Christian are here! Edge doing Edge things on the stage and Christian keeping the sun out of his eyes like he does.

Tony Chimel: The following tag team match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Toronto Ontario Canada, Edge and Christian!

They both make their way to the ring and slide in. They pose for the fans, staying still for a few seconds even though flash photography isn't really a big deal anymore. This goes on until...

Tony Chimel: And their opponents, At a combined weight of 348 pounds, they are the team of Matt and Nick Jackson... the Young Bucks!



BOWM BOWM BWOWMBOWM, BWOWM-BOWM BOWMBOWM

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHH HAHAHAHA!

The timeless turn-of-the-millennium pop classic blasts through the PA. Children cover their ears with their fathers boo and their mothers pray their sons and daughters never become like the men walking out on to the stage. Accompanied by a fantastic pyrotechnic spectacle. They are hardly beloved, and they're even less beloved by the rest of the teams in the division as they pass by them while headed to the ring.

DING DING DING!

That opening bell rings out and it's go time. Or it should be. Except Edge and Christian are too busy doing some Five Second Pose nonsense in their corner, so Matt and Nick Jackson do the world a solid by charging them and laying into them with clubbing blows. Edge is sent to the corner early and then Matt and Nick throw Christian up against the ropes before hitting him straight on the jaw with double superkicks! Christian spills to the outside, Matt and Nick do a "Too Sweet" hand salute and the fans boo the crap out of them as Matt exits the ring to deal with what's left of the "C" in "E&C" while Nick turns his attention to Edge, who he hits with a few solid forearms to the face before sending into the ropes. On the rebound, Nick hits a crossbody and converts for a cover!

1...

2...

...NO!

Right after two, Edge kicks out.

Tom Phillips: And here we are, Corey, as two of the most celebrated tag teams in UWF history are squaring off to determine who the best team is.

Corey Graves: Spoiler alert! It's the Young Bucks.

Nick pulls Edge back to his feet, but this time the Torontonian gets arms around his waist and drives him back into the corner with a shoulder thrust! Edge follows up with two more of those before pulling away, then comes back with a corner clothesline! Nick falls in a slump in the corner and Edge turns his focus to the outside where Matt has Christian seated by a barricade, choking him with a boot. Edge runs the ropes opposite, then comes back and over the top with a suicide plancha that connects, sending Matt hard to the floor! The crowd pops and Edge gets up, then helps Christian to his feet. The pair share a nod, then Edge heads back inside. As he does, however, he discovers Nick is ready to go again as one half of the Bucks who are Young sets into him with boots, allowing no separation. As Edge gets vertical, Nick connects with a high roundhouse to the side of his face that staggers the Rated R Superstar. Nick then lines him up and unloads with a Superkick, but Edge has it scouted, catches the boot, spins Nick around a full 360 degrees and nails him with a bone-crunching SPEAR!

Corey Graves: Oh god damn it!

Tom Phillips: Things aren't looking so great for you right now, pal.

Edge hooks the leg, but doesn't even get a one count as Matt drags him out under the bottom rope -- Matt who, somehow, has dispatched of Christian again (does that guy ever carry his weight? I mean, seriously!) Matt lays into Edge with a few forearms, then tries to throw him shoulder-first into the ring steps but Edge stops the forward momentum and elbows him in the gut! Matt doubles over and Edge spins into position before connecting with a quick, flowing DDT! He then gets up and rolls into the ring where Nick is still trying to get to his feet after that Spear.

Tom Phillips: Have you ever seen a more exciting tag match in the UWF Corey?

Corey Graves: In terms of sheer stakes I have to go with a "no," here, Tom. They might not be battling for title belts but these two teams are battling for a different title: GOAT.

Nick gets to his feet using the ropes and stumbles around just as Edge charges for another spear, but this time Nick is the one who has him scouted and he runs forward, slides low and kicks Edge right in the shin! Edge tumbles forward and lands neck-first on the second rope as Nick follows through, running the ropes opposite and coming back to leap up and drive a knee into Edge's upper back, forcing his neck back onto that rope again! The official and the fans give Nick all manner of shit for that maneuver but the move is clearly effective as Edge thrashes around on the apron, clawing at his own throat. It's only too opportune that Christian is in his corner now and tags himself in.

Corey Graves: That could be the latest tag-in in the history of tag-ins.

Christian enters the ring and does his hand-over-the-eyes pose as he scouts his peeps. Nick is laughing at him, but as Christian finishes that gesture he holds out his hand to call for a test of strength. Nick is too prideful to say no to that and he heads toward Christian, the pair locking up before Nick just straight up kicks Christian in the balls! Christian falls to his knees and Nick, laughing again, pushes him over with a boot before covering his chest with a single foot.

Tom Phillips: Total disrespect from Nick Jackson here Corey!

Corey Graves: Looks like total dominance to me.

1...

2...

...NO!

As the referee is about to count three, Edge starts using him as a means to get back up and shoves his face into the canvas. Edge gets to his feet, Christian kicks out and Nick is infuriated as the fans laugh out loud. Edge then gives Nick a shove. "Why do you have to kick a guy in the nuts, man? HE HAS A FAMILY!" Edge loudly declares. Nick shrugs, looking at the writhing Christian, then turns toward Edge and shoves him back before firing off a superkick! Edge ducks -- and Nick kicks the newly recovered official in the head, sending him crashing back down!

Corey Graves: Not to quote a video game like a NERD or anything, but this is Pandemonium run wild Tom!

Before Nick fully realizes what has happened, Edge grounds him and starts pummeling him Lou Thesz style while Christian dashes to the Bucks corner more spritely than anyone who just took a nut shot should be able to dash, hitting Matt through the second rope with his shittier version of the spear! Both men crash to the floor but Matt eats all the impact due to the bizarro laws of Wrestling Physics and Christian heads to the timekeeper's area, grabbing a pair of chairs!

Tom Phillips: Things are getting extreme here tonight!

Corey Graves: Someone send in a new official!

Christian slides into the ring and tosses a chair to Edge as Nick starts clambering back to his feet. The fans already know what's coming and they're cheering in advance, but they really lose their shit as Edge and Christian hit a Con-Chair-To! Nick falls to the canvas like a sack of rocks and Christian and Edge ditch the chairs as Edge heads to the outside to deal with Matt and Christian makes the cover. The official somehow comes to his senses at just the right time and starts slapping the mat as the fans do the counting for him!

1...

2...

...NO!

Tom Phillips: What?!? (INSERT APPROXIMATION OF A KING SCREAM)

Corey Graves: Kick out!

Indeed, Nick has somehow kicked out even though he was probably concussed by the double chair sandwich that was made of his skull moments ago. Christian is baffled for a moment, but then seems to have had a revelation as he gets to his feet and pulls Nick up to his, then begins to position him for the Killswitch! As he rolls him over, however, Nick breaks loose and shoves him into the ropes and as Christian stumbles backward on the rebound Nick rolls him up!

1...

2...

...3!

DING DING DING!

Here are your winners,
Nick and Matt Jackson...

THE YOUNG BUCKS!

Tom Phillips: I don't believe it! Bull!

Corey Graves: Hah! Edge and Christian just fell for one of the oldest tricks in the book, a roll up! Hahahahaha!

Corey may be laughing, but the fans are enraged, Christian is sitting up and confused (and probably hungry), and Edge is doing his wild bug eye thing on the outside of the ring before he slides in and starts laying into Nick with some hard rights! Popcorn and soda cups rain into the ring as Matt enters, turns Edge around and superkicks him into what could be the next century, sending him flying over the top rope to the floor! Christian gets to his feet, and Nick gives him the same treatment, but he soars while making the K.O. sound from Street Fighter. Nick and Matt then get up on the ropes and start running their mouths for the cameras as the fans damn near look like they're gonna start a riot while the show comes to a chaotic-a-f close.



-END OF SHOW-



Confirmed for Takeover Brooklyn

International Championship
Kevin Steen(c) vs Kurt Angle vs bobby Roode vs CM Punk

Hardcore Championship
Steve Blackman(c) vs Owen Hart vs Abyss

DDT4 Finals


Credits

Promos - Respective TTers

Wyatts vs Usos - Jessy's Playhouse

Bucks vs E&C - Crann

Goldberg vs Nakamura, Goodboys vs Jericho/Batista, Dudleyz vs TM61 - Danny