Post by Dale on Mar 8, 2010 11:06:36 GMT -5
A blank screen appears, and the sound of a familiar voice breaks the silence as it echoes eerily in the background.
“I fooled all of you…” The WWE scratch logo fades in. “I didn’t screw you…Bret Hart didn’t screw you…YOU screwed you!”
Video segments blur together, “Stone Cold Stunner, Spear, Sweet Chin Music, Pedigree, Tombstone!”
The camera loses focus on a broken chairman…and we fade to black once again.
A blast of white light fills the screen and the new logo of the WWU explodes in glistening detail!
Clips from Resurrection blend together as we see CM Punk and Chris Jericho both eliminated from the battle royal. Still pictures of Shawn Michaels and Triple H doing battle, and Triple H nailing HBK with the sledge hammer. As the next video clip appears we see Triple H & The Big Show battling it out…HBK shows up ringside…still photos show a heartbreak smile…the next shows the leg drop that crowned the new world champion. Fade to black.
The camera washes in to a hot live auditorium where Howard Finkle stands in the center of the ring.
HOWARD
“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the owner of the NEW World Wrestling Universe…Shane McMahon!
“HERE COMES THE MONEY”
Shane makes his entrance to a huge ovation.
SHANE
“The first thing I want to say is thank you. Because of all of you, Resurrection was a monumental success. In one night we held a tournament to set a top ten list of challengers for the world title, held a battle royal and crowned a brand new world champion. I just want to say once again, we could not have done all of this without you.”
“I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD THEY TALK TO ME THEY UNDERSTAND…”
Randy Orton makes his first appearance in the WWU.
RANDY
“Shane, I know you and I have not always seen eye to eye in the past. Whether it was because I was dropping your sister on her head, or punting the toupee off your old man…”
SHANE
“Actually…I sort of enjoyed that one.”
RANDY
“Don’t play with me Shane. You know I took a lot of crap over the past 5 months. I had you and your father accusing me of being responsible for attempted manslaughter, Cody & Ted are starting to miss their mark, and now…on the very first pay-per-view in the history of the WWU you have ME entering a contender’s tournament? Seriously?!?!
The fact is this. I am the greatest wrestler in the world today, bar none. Whether I am carrying the strap or not doesn’t change it, but the fact is I have an addiction. I’m addicted to the gold. So I’m not asking you Shane…I’m demanding that I get a title match against the Big Show!’
SHANE
“Randy, the purpose of the top ten list is to keep things fair for everyone. It is to ensure that we keep this organization business like, and take the politics out. We are now focusing on what matter most…the in ring talent. The wrestling. The good news for you is you are in the top ten which means you will be getting a shot…the only question is when.”
RANDY
“What do you mean….WHEN?”
SHANE
“When we announce the top ten later tonight, based on your position, you may have to wait a week or more, and that is presuming you don’t drop a match in the meanwhile to a person lower on the roster.”
RANDY
“WHAT!??!?”
SHANE
“Now hold on a second…it’s not all bad news. That plan also offers you the chance to challenge someone with a higher ranking than you, where if you win YOU would advance. This is a win, win, situation. These implications make even our under card matches title-like in nature.”
RANDY
“So you’re saying all I have to do is win one match to challenge for the world title?”
SHANE
“Theoretically, yes.”
RANDY
“Then you better start making my name plate for that belt now. Because within two weeks I’ll be wearing the belt.”
“WELLLLLLLL…IT’S THE BIG SHOW!”
COLE
“And here comes the brand new WORLD Champion!”
SHOW
“Hey Randy. Before you go polishing up a name tag, don’t you think you should win a title?”
RANDY
“I’m serving notice on you right now big man. I am going to drop you on that mellon you call a head. You have to realize something. There is one thing that separates me from everyone else you face. You don’t scare me.”
SHOW
“Oh really? That’s gonna change.”
Show raises his hand high above his head and lets out a shout! Randy quickly drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring before staring back at the champion. The Big Show returns his stare with a smile.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
COLE
“And welcome back to WWU Mayhem ladies and gentlemen! Michael Cole with you tonight along side Jerry The King Lawler and have we got an explosive card for you!”
JERRY
“That’s right Cole! Tonight we are going to crown a new European Champion for the first time in over a decade!”
COLE
“The European title has not been around in over a decade, however with the change of command and the new direction, Shane McMahon has decided that the European title is going to be what the Intercontinental & NWA United States Championship were back in the 80’s. That’s to say that the holder of the European Championship is automatically considered a number one contender to the World Title and will be put into automatic rotation for a match.”
JERRY
“Cole I can tell you that I remember when guys like The Magnificent Muraco, Greg The Hammer Valentine and Tito Santana wore the Intercontinental title. Back then I really think that belt meant a lot more than it did a few weeks ago. By the same token I remember the battles that were waged between Magnum TA and Nikita Koloff that really elevated the United States title to unprecedented heights! I for one am very anxiously awaiting the outcome of tonight’s matches and looking forward to seeing who will be the new US Champion.”
1st Round Matches 15 minutes
Edge vs Daniel Bryan
Edge starts the match by using the steel chairs! Con-chair-to! Bryan sticks to his game plan. Both men hit the floor...Edge with a chair...Bryan ducks and grabs one of his own! Chair shot connects with Edge's head!!
Back in the ring...Bryan whips Edge to the buckle...charges in...back elbow!!! Bryan is dazed...SPEAR!!! 1....2....3!!!
Winner: Edge 11:26
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre
Punk pulls the referee in front of a clothesline. Punk has the GTS...no one there to make the count!!!
Punk applies the Anaconda Vice....McIntyre is in trouble...reaches for the ropes...the referee is back up....HE TAPS!!!
Winner: CM Punk via sub 12:13
Sheamus vs Kofi Kingston
Sheamus attacks Kofi as he enters the ring. Hammering right hands! Sends him to the ropes....TROUBLE IN PARADISE!! Sheamus is sent to the floor from the impact!!! He drags himself back in as the count reaches 7....8...he's back in...TROUBLE IN PARADISE AGAIN!!! 1...2...3!!!
It's an upset!!!
Winner: Kofi Kingston 2:33
Jack Swagger vs The Miz
Swagger gets Miz in an ankle lock....HE TAPS!!!
Winner: Jack Swagger via sub 3:10
“It’s time….it’s time to play the gaaaaaaaaaammmme!”
Triple H enters the ring with a stone cold look in his eyes.
TRIPLE H
“You know, there’s an old saying. The more things change the more they stay the same. Shawn, nothing has changed with you. You are still the master…of the screw job! I understand that you were not happy about the fact that I made it to the championship match against the Big Show and you didn’t, but I never would have thought that you, of all people, would have done what you did at Resurrection. You have been in self destruct mode since the hit and run, and I have stood beside you. We took it to Legacy and sent them packing, but then the Harts come in and the next thing I know, you are damaged goods. I’m really…”
“OH OH SHAWN! I THINK I’M CUTE, I KNOW I’M SEXY…”
Shawn Michaels steps out onto the stage.
HBK
“Damaged goods? Is that what you think Hunter? Maybe you’re right. Maybe I am damaged. Gee…let’s see…what could have caused that. Do you think a sledgehammer might have changed my disposition? What was that about?”
HHH
“Hey Shawn, you seem to forget the recent track record we have. Wasn’t it you that tried to take my head off during a recent Rumble card? I knew then that you were taking things seriously, and putting the friendship on the back burner. You were treating the match like any match, win at any cost. So I did the same thing. The hammer was something I would have done against anyone else…it was business…”
HBK
“Well guess what? Now it’s personal!”
HHH
“Shawn, honestly…do the right thing…let’s end this right now. Let’s just chalk it up to a difference of opinions and move on. If you don’t want to be a part of the whole DX thing I’m cool with that, but let’s burry the hatchet.”
HBK
“Does anyone else see the humor in that statement? First it was a sledge hammer now it’s a hatchet?”
HHH
“Shawn…I’m being serious…do the right thing. Let’s end this. There is nothing that will be gained by me beating you…”
HBK
“You beating me? Are you serious?!?!? What makes you think you could last ten minutes with me in the ring? I carried DX and don’t you forget it!”
HHH
“Alright, alright. You were the man in DX. Is that what you want to hear? Tell me what you want me to say and I’ll say it, but this needs to end tonight.”
HBK
“You know what Hunter…you’re not going to get that tonight. I’ll need some time to think about things. Get back to me next week. Until then…stay away from the hardware stores.”
With that Shawn exits the stage, leaving Triple H in the ring staring up the ramp…fade to black.
WWU EUROPEAN SEMI FINALS 20 MINUTES
Edge vs CM Punk
Edge goes for the SPEAR...Punk pulls ref into it...Edge SPEARS referee!!! Punk and Edge exchange holds...GTS...no ref! Edge hits with the SPEAR....no ref...he revives the ref...charges in for a clothesline...Punk pulls ref in again...and this time he gets away with a glancing blow...he calls for the bell!!!
Winner via DQ: Edge
Kofi Kingston vs Jack Swagger
Sheamus shows up at ringside with five minutes remaining...distracts Kofi...Swagger rolls him up 1...2...KICKS OUT! Trouble in Paradise....1....2...BELL SOUNDS!
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the 20 minute time limit has expired, there fore both men have been eliminated..."
HERE COMES THE MONEY...THE MONEY MONEY MONEY
COLE
Here comes the CEO Shane McMahon.
Shane
I made a promise to you the fans, that WWU was going to be different...it was going to be better than the alternatives. The thought of Edge being handed the European title without a finals match, and by a disqualification, is not what I had in mind. So I am ordering 5 minutes be added to this match so we get a winner. Further more, if Sheamus does not return to the locker room within the next 10 seconds...he will be suspended from the WWU!
LAWLER
Did you hear that? The CEO just gave Sheamus a 10 count to return or get burned! I love it!
COLE
And the bell sounds to continue this war!!!
Kofi hits with a series of dropkicks!!! Swagger nails him with a release german suplex!!! Kofi stuns Swagger with savate kick!!! This could be it...Swagger starts to hammer away on Kofi in the corner...he is beating him down...referee steps in and pulls him off...SHEAMUS ATTACKS FROM THE CROWD!!! The referee is dealing with Swagger!!! The BIONIC BOOT to the face of Kofi and the referee didn't see anything!!! Swagger covers....1....2....3!!!!
Winner: Jack Swagger Time 23:21
WWU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Big Show vs Triple H
The two men meet in the middle as the eyes of the world are on them. Hunter unloads with some hard rights that stun the Big Show...he backs into the ropes...grabs Triple H and both men spill to the floor. The count is up to 5...6...7 Big Show nails Triple H with a Piledriver on the cement!!! 8...9...10! Triple H is unable to beat the count!!!
Winner: Big Show Time 1:47
Shawn Michaels appears at ringside...Show looks at him as they stare each other down...HBK looks down at Triple H...."Next week."
WWU EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Edge vs Jack Swagger
Swagger gets the upper hand with amateur moves that Edge has no answer for. Edge hits with the Edgecution! Edge takes control...hits with a spinebuster! Goes for the SPEAR....Swagger moves and Edge hits the post!!! Swagger charges in and Edge brings up the knee...Swagger is dazed....SPEAR!!! 1...2....3!!!
Winner & NEW WWU European Champion: Edge 13:10
Cole
Ladies and gentlemen, Edge has won the WWU European Championship! Next week we will see what the fallout is between HBK & Triple H. We'll also see what will happen to Sheamus after his involvement in the Semi Final match! We will see you all next week for more Mayhem!!!
“I fooled all of you…” The WWE scratch logo fades in. “I didn’t screw you…Bret Hart didn’t screw you…YOU screwed you!”
Video segments blur together, “Stone Cold Stunner, Spear, Sweet Chin Music, Pedigree, Tombstone!”
The camera loses focus on a broken chairman…and we fade to black once again.
A blast of white light fills the screen and the new logo of the WWU explodes in glistening detail!
Clips from Resurrection blend together as we see CM Punk and Chris Jericho both eliminated from the battle royal. Still pictures of Shawn Michaels and Triple H doing battle, and Triple H nailing HBK with the sledge hammer. As the next video clip appears we see Triple H & The Big Show battling it out…HBK shows up ringside…still photos show a heartbreak smile…the next shows the leg drop that crowned the new world champion. Fade to black.
The camera washes in to a hot live auditorium where Howard Finkle stands in the center of the ring.
HOWARD
“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the owner of the NEW World Wrestling Universe…Shane McMahon!
“HERE COMES THE MONEY”
Shane makes his entrance to a huge ovation.
SHANE
“The first thing I want to say is thank you. Because of all of you, Resurrection was a monumental success. In one night we held a tournament to set a top ten list of challengers for the world title, held a battle royal and crowned a brand new world champion. I just want to say once again, we could not have done all of this without you.”
“I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD THEY TALK TO ME THEY UNDERSTAND…”
Randy Orton makes his first appearance in the WWU.
RANDY
“Shane, I know you and I have not always seen eye to eye in the past. Whether it was because I was dropping your sister on her head, or punting the toupee off your old man…”
SHANE
“Actually…I sort of enjoyed that one.”
RANDY
“Don’t play with me Shane. You know I took a lot of crap over the past 5 months. I had you and your father accusing me of being responsible for attempted manslaughter, Cody & Ted are starting to miss their mark, and now…on the very first pay-per-view in the history of the WWU you have ME entering a contender’s tournament? Seriously?!?!
The fact is this. I am the greatest wrestler in the world today, bar none. Whether I am carrying the strap or not doesn’t change it, but the fact is I have an addiction. I’m addicted to the gold. So I’m not asking you Shane…I’m demanding that I get a title match against the Big Show!’
SHANE
“Randy, the purpose of the top ten list is to keep things fair for everyone. It is to ensure that we keep this organization business like, and take the politics out. We are now focusing on what matter most…the in ring talent. The wrestling. The good news for you is you are in the top ten which means you will be getting a shot…the only question is when.”
RANDY
“What do you mean….WHEN?”
SHANE
“When we announce the top ten later tonight, based on your position, you may have to wait a week or more, and that is presuming you don’t drop a match in the meanwhile to a person lower on the roster.”
RANDY
“WHAT!??!?”
SHANE
“Now hold on a second…it’s not all bad news. That plan also offers you the chance to challenge someone with a higher ranking than you, where if you win YOU would advance. This is a win, win, situation. These implications make even our under card matches title-like in nature.”
RANDY
“So you’re saying all I have to do is win one match to challenge for the world title?”
SHANE
“Theoretically, yes.”
RANDY
“Then you better start making my name plate for that belt now. Because within two weeks I’ll be wearing the belt.”
“WELLLLLLLL…IT’S THE BIG SHOW!”
COLE
“And here comes the brand new WORLD Champion!”
SHOW
“Hey Randy. Before you go polishing up a name tag, don’t you think you should win a title?”
RANDY
“I’m serving notice on you right now big man. I am going to drop you on that mellon you call a head. You have to realize something. There is one thing that separates me from everyone else you face. You don’t scare me.”
SHOW
“Oh really? That’s gonna change.”
Show raises his hand high above his head and lets out a shout! Randy quickly drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring before staring back at the champion. The Big Show returns his stare with a smile.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
COLE
“And welcome back to WWU Mayhem ladies and gentlemen! Michael Cole with you tonight along side Jerry The King Lawler and have we got an explosive card for you!”
JERRY
“That’s right Cole! Tonight we are going to crown a new European Champion for the first time in over a decade!”
COLE
“The European title has not been around in over a decade, however with the change of command and the new direction, Shane McMahon has decided that the European title is going to be what the Intercontinental & NWA United States Championship were back in the 80’s. That’s to say that the holder of the European Championship is automatically considered a number one contender to the World Title and will be put into automatic rotation for a match.”
JERRY
“Cole I can tell you that I remember when guys like The Magnificent Muraco, Greg The Hammer Valentine and Tito Santana wore the Intercontinental title. Back then I really think that belt meant a lot more than it did a few weeks ago. By the same token I remember the battles that were waged between Magnum TA and Nikita Koloff that really elevated the United States title to unprecedented heights! I for one am very anxiously awaiting the outcome of tonight’s matches and looking forward to seeing who will be the new US Champion.”
1st Round Matches 15 minutes
Edge vs Daniel Bryan
Edge starts the match by using the steel chairs! Con-chair-to! Bryan sticks to his game plan. Both men hit the floor...Edge with a chair...Bryan ducks and grabs one of his own! Chair shot connects with Edge's head!!
Back in the ring...Bryan whips Edge to the buckle...charges in...back elbow!!! Bryan is dazed...SPEAR!!! 1....2....3!!!
Winner: Edge 11:26
CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre
Punk pulls the referee in front of a clothesline. Punk has the GTS...no one there to make the count!!!
Punk applies the Anaconda Vice....McIntyre is in trouble...reaches for the ropes...the referee is back up....HE TAPS!!!
Winner: CM Punk via sub 12:13
Sheamus vs Kofi Kingston
Sheamus attacks Kofi as he enters the ring. Hammering right hands! Sends him to the ropes....TROUBLE IN PARADISE!! Sheamus is sent to the floor from the impact!!! He drags himself back in as the count reaches 7....8...he's back in...TROUBLE IN PARADISE AGAIN!!! 1...2...3!!!
It's an upset!!!
Winner: Kofi Kingston 2:33
Jack Swagger vs The Miz
Swagger gets Miz in an ankle lock....HE TAPS!!!
Winner: Jack Swagger via sub 3:10
“It’s time….it’s time to play the gaaaaaaaaaammmme!”
Triple H enters the ring with a stone cold look in his eyes.
TRIPLE H
“You know, there’s an old saying. The more things change the more they stay the same. Shawn, nothing has changed with you. You are still the master…of the screw job! I understand that you were not happy about the fact that I made it to the championship match against the Big Show and you didn’t, but I never would have thought that you, of all people, would have done what you did at Resurrection. You have been in self destruct mode since the hit and run, and I have stood beside you. We took it to Legacy and sent them packing, but then the Harts come in and the next thing I know, you are damaged goods. I’m really…”
“OH OH SHAWN! I THINK I’M CUTE, I KNOW I’M SEXY…”
Shawn Michaels steps out onto the stage.
HBK
“Damaged goods? Is that what you think Hunter? Maybe you’re right. Maybe I am damaged. Gee…let’s see…what could have caused that. Do you think a sledgehammer might have changed my disposition? What was that about?”
HHH
“Hey Shawn, you seem to forget the recent track record we have. Wasn’t it you that tried to take my head off during a recent Rumble card? I knew then that you were taking things seriously, and putting the friendship on the back burner. You were treating the match like any match, win at any cost. So I did the same thing. The hammer was something I would have done against anyone else…it was business…”
HBK
“Well guess what? Now it’s personal!”
HHH
“Shawn, honestly…do the right thing…let’s end this right now. Let’s just chalk it up to a difference of opinions and move on. If you don’t want to be a part of the whole DX thing I’m cool with that, but let’s burry the hatchet.”
HBK
“Does anyone else see the humor in that statement? First it was a sledge hammer now it’s a hatchet?”
HHH
“Shawn…I’m being serious…do the right thing. Let’s end this. There is nothing that will be gained by me beating you…”
HBK
“You beating me? Are you serious?!?!? What makes you think you could last ten minutes with me in the ring? I carried DX and don’t you forget it!”
HHH
“Alright, alright. You were the man in DX. Is that what you want to hear? Tell me what you want me to say and I’ll say it, but this needs to end tonight.”
HBK
“You know what Hunter…you’re not going to get that tonight. I’ll need some time to think about things. Get back to me next week. Until then…stay away from the hardware stores.”
With that Shawn exits the stage, leaving Triple H in the ring staring up the ramp…fade to black.
WWU EUROPEAN SEMI FINALS 20 MINUTES
Edge vs CM Punk
Edge goes for the SPEAR...Punk pulls ref into it...Edge SPEARS referee!!! Punk and Edge exchange holds...GTS...no ref! Edge hits with the SPEAR....no ref...he revives the ref...charges in for a clothesline...Punk pulls ref in again...and this time he gets away with a glancing blow...he calls for the bell!!!
Winner via DQ: Edge
Kofi Kingston vs Jack Swagger
Sheamus shows up at ringside with five minutes remaining...distracts Kofi...Swagger rolls him up 1...2...KICKS OUT! Trouble in Paradise....1....2...BELL SOUNDS!
"Ladies & Gentlemen, the 20 minute time limit has expired, there fore both men have been eliminated..."
HERE COMES THE MONEY...THE MONEY MONEY MONEY
COLE
Here comes the CEO Shane McMahon.
Shane
I made a promise to you the fans, that WWU was going to be different...it was going to be better than the alternatives. The thought of Edge being handed the European title without a finals match, and by a disqualification, is not what I had in mind. So I am ordering 5 minutes be added to this match so we get a winner. Further more, if Sheamus does not return to the locker room within the next 10 seconds...he will be suspended from the WWU!
LAWLER
Did you hear that? The CEO just gave Sheamus a 10 count to return or get burned! I love it!
COLE
And the bell sounds to continue this war!!!
Kofi hits with a series of dropkicks!!! Swagger nails him with a release german suplex!!! Kofi stuns Swagger with savate kick!!! This could be it...Swagger starts to hammer away on Kofi in the corner...he is beating him down...referee steps in and pulls him off...SHEAMUS ATTACKS FROM THE CROWD!!! The referee is dealing with Swagger!!! The BIONIC BOOT to the face of Kofi and the referee didn't see anything!!! Swagger covers....1....2....3!!!!
Winner: Jack Swagger Time 23:21
WWU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Big Show vs Triple H
The two men meet in the middle as the eyes of the world are on them. Hunter unloads with some hard rights that stun the Big Show...he backs into the ropes...grabs Triple H and both men spill to the floor. The count is up to 5...6...7 Big Show nails Triple H with a Piledriver on the cement!!! 8...9...10! Triple H is unable to beat the count!!!
Winner: Big Show Time 1:47
Shawn Michaels appears at ringside...Show looks at him as they stare each other down...HBK looks down at Triple H...."Next week."
WWU EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Edge vs Jack Swagger
Swagger gets the upper hand with amateur moves that Edge has no answer for. Edge hits with the Edgecution! Edge takes control...hits with a spinebuster! Goes for the SPEAR....Swagger moves and Edge hits the post!!! Swagger charges in and Edge brings up the knee...Swagger is dazed....SPEAR!!! 1...2....3!!!
Winner & NEW WWU European Champion: Edge 13:10
Cole
Ladies and gentlemen, Edge has won the WWU European Championship! Next week we will see what the fallout is between HBK & Triple H. We'll also see what will happen to Sheamus after his involvement in the Semi Final match! We will see you all next week for more Mayhem!!!