Heel Ziggler
Dark Match Winner
MONDAY NIGHT RAW 6th August 2012
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The show starts with no pyro going off. The music stops abruptly.
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Mr McMahon enters, to massive applause from a sold out crowd, flanked by AJ & Booker T. They walk to the ring, and Mr McMahon & Booker T hold down the rope for AJ.
Mr McMahon: Welcome to Monday Night RAW!
AJ & Booker applaud vigurously.
Mr McMahon: I have some interesting news for you all. We have finally been able to move out of the PG Era of the WWE!
Fans cheer, and AJ takes the mic.
AJ: WWE is moving into a new era. Tonight, myself and Booker will choose new members for our brand.
Booker takes the mic
Booker T: We will pick everything from superstars to ring announcers to commentators. As we are attempting to make this new era as successful as possible, we have hired several new talents to improve the quality of the shows.
Mr McMahon takes the mic back from Booker, as faint chants can be heard
Mr McMahon: To start off the show, AJ & Booker T have chosen 1 superstar from their respective brand to face each other. The winner's GM will have the first draft pick.
By this time, the crowd are chanting 'WE WANT CENA'
AJ: In the next week, all WWE Championships will be defended in the interest of making the...
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The Miz enters, dressed in a suit and holding a microphone and the Intercontinental Championship.
The Miz: Really? REALLY? You make me defend my title for the second time just 2 weeks after I won it? I shouldn't be bothering with this stupid title. I WANT TO BE IN THAT WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH.
Miz slides under the rope and leans in the corner, facing the GMs.
AJ: Miz, you are still on my show. I have had enough of people disrespecting me. Miz, I'll give you an advantage over all of the other champions. Your opponent tonight is... JOHN MORRISON!
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John Morrison comes out to the ramp with a mic.
John Morrison: Miz, you can forget about competing for the WWE Championship. After tonight, you won't even be walking!
Miz screamed at Morrison, who stays put. As Booker tries to restrain Miz, Miz hits back at Booker. Mr McMahon holds down the rope for AJ, who exits the ring. As AJ walks down the ramp and shakes John Morrison's hand, Booker T hits a scissor kick on The Miz, and walks out of the ring, leaving The Miz lying with the Intercontinental Championship laying next to him.
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*BREAK*
The commentary table is empty. Justin Roberts is standing in the ring
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: The following contest is set for one fall. The winner's brand will get the first draft pick!
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John Cena makes his entrance to a huge pop.
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, representing Monday Night RAW!, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighing in at 251 pounds. JOHN CENA!
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Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, representing Smackdown, from Manchester, England. Weighing in at 246 pounds, WADE BARRETT!
The crowd start to cheer as the englishman makes his return. The cheers turn into boos as he doesn't appear. When he walks out, the crowd chant 'LETS GO BARRETT'
*Bell rings twice*
The two men lock up, and Barrett pushes Cena into the corner. He hits several big punches and lets Cena recover. Cena runs out and takes down Barrett into a Lou Thesz Press, which Barrett reverses. Cena crawls to the corner, where he rolls out of the ring. Barrett taunts Cena from the rope as Cena struggles to stand. Barrett goes to get Cena, who reacts with punches to the gut, before Barrett hits Cena with a knee to the face. He rolls him into the ring, while he climbs to the top rope. As he dives for an elbow drop, Cena rolls out of the way, and hits two shoulder blocks and a fisherman's suplex. He taunts Barrett before going for a 5 Knuckle Shuffle, which Barrett blocks and twists Cena's arm behind his back. He pushes him towards the rope, and hits the Winds of Change. He then picks Cena up and hits Wasteland. He goes for a cover. 1...2... Cena kicks out at two and a half. He struggles to his feet, where Barrett picks Cena up for another Wasteland. Cena rolls off his shoulders, and puts Barrett in the STF. Barrett tries to crawl to the ropes, but to no avail. He taps out, and the crowd cheer.
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: And your winner.... JOHN CENA!
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AJ walks to the ring. As John Cena goes to shake her hand. she flings herself on him. The crowd continue to cheer. AJ can be seen mouthing the words: Well done.
*Backstage*
Matt Striker: Please welcome at this time, the General Manager of Smackdown, Booker T. Booker, how do you feel about having to choose your draft picks second later tonight?
Booker T: It doesn't bother me Matt. I know that I will choose people that will make the blue brand as good as the A show again.
Matt Striker: Can you tell the WWE Universe any of the other new signings Mr McMahon has made to the roster?
Booker T: All I can say to you, is that one of the announce teams will be able to gain a wrestling GOD!
*Commercial Break*
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: The following contest, is set for one fall, and it is for, THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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The Miz enters quickly, silently and emotionless
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, from Cleveland, Ohio. Weighing in at 220 pounds, THE MIZ!
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John Morrison enters, unusually slow. He stares down The Miz, before motioning to his waist, taunting The Miz
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 215 pounds, JOHN MORRISON!
*Bell Rings Twice*
Morrison goes straight on the attack, hitting kick after kick to the ribs of Miz. He forces Miz into the corner, where he hits fists to Miz's head, which is busted open. At the sight of the blood, the crowd cheer. Miz falls to the ground, where Morrison hits a knee to the skull. Miz rolls out of the ring, and grabs a chair. As the referee tries to stop him, Daniel Bryan runs down the ramp, and undoes the middle turnbuckle pad. Miz gets past the referee, and Morrison ducks a chair shot, and rolls Miz up. Miz kicks out, sending Morrison head first into the exposed steel. Miz then hits a Skull Crushing Finale on Morrison. 1...2...3
Justin Roberts: Here is your winner, and STILL the INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, THE MIZ!
The Miz, bloodied, pics up a mic. Holding his Intercontinental Championship in the air, he addressed the fans
The Miz: I told you. I. AM. UNSTOPPABLE.
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Daniel Bryan: You know I did my end of the deal Miz, now get me my WWE Championship match!
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AJ walks onto the stage, standing next to Bryan. The crowd chant 'YES YES YES'
AJ: Daniel, Miz, I can see that you two are trying to work something out here. So I have two things to say. Daniel, you're not getting a WWE Championship match. You know what, you can have a match though. You will face Kane tonight!
Bryan looks horrified as he shouts 'NO NO NO' The crowd continue to reply 'YES'
AJ: Miz, I've had enough of you. I'm stripping you of the Intercontinental Championship!
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AJ walks out, followed by The Miz. Bryan walks to the ring for his match.
*Commercial Break*
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Kane walks out to a silent crowd
Justin Roberts: The following contest is set for one fall. From Parts Unknown, weighing in at 323 pounds, KANE. And his opponent, from Aberdeen, Washington. Weighing in at 210 pounds, Daniel Bryan.
Bryan runs at Kane, who hits him with a quick uppercut. Bryan then runs into a quick chokeslam. 1...2...3
Justin Roberts: And your winner, KANE!
*Backstage*
AJ is sitting in her office, when The Miz bursts in. Booker T & Mr McMahon are standing behind AJ.
The Miz: You can't do this!
AJ: I can Miz, and I have.
Mr McMahon: Miz, please hand over the Intercontinental Championship or we will have to take action!
The Miz: I don't have to do anything. I am the most must-see WWE superstar OF ALL TIME!
AJ: I'll tell you what. This Friday, on Smackdown, you will compete in a Fatal Four Way match for that title. If you win, you are free to have it. If you lose, then I will fire you on the spot.
On the titantron, an advertisement appears.
THIS FRIDAY, TUNE IN TO A 3 HOUR SUPER SMACKDOWN, WHERE EVERY CHAMPIONSHIP IN WWE WILL BE DEFENDED
*Commercial Break*
The ring is set up, half red, half blue. Three Podiums stand in the ring. There are red and blue carpets on either side of the ring.
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The chairman and the GMs walk out to the ring. AJ & Booker T hold a sheet of paper and a pen in their hand.
Mr McMahon: Welcome to the WWE Draft 2012. AJ and Booker T have been informed of the FULL WWE roster going into tonight.
Booker T can be seen staring intently through the names on his sheet, but AJ stands silent.
Mr McMahon: AJ, you have the first draft pick.
AJ: Well, I pick... JOHN CENA
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Cena runs out to a huge pop and stands on the red carpet.
Mr McMahon: Booker...
Booker T: Well, my choice for Smackdown is.. CM PUNK!
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CM Punk comes out to a mixed reaction. He stands on the blue side, staring at John Cena. He holds the title aloft.
AJ: I better have a world champion of my own. SHEAMUS
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Sheamus marches out with the World Heavyweight Championship and shakes hands with John Cena
Booker T: I'll tell you what, I'm gonna enjoy this. WWE Universe, you're gonna love this. My second draft pick is KURT ANGLE.
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Kurt Angle walks out to a massive cheer. He stands by CM Punk. Unusually, there are no 'You Suck' chants.
AJ: My next pick is... BROCK LESNAR
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Brock Lesnar walks out with a smile on his face, and stands eye to eye with John Cena.
Booker T: I pick... THE VIPER RANDY ORTON.
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Randy Orton walks out to a roar from the crowd. He taunts CM Punk as he walks past.
Mr McMahon: I'd just like to take this opportunity to clarify that there are several Tag Teams on the list. So, GMs, if they are listed as a tag team, feel free to pick both members.
AJ: Thank you. My next draft pick is: THE BIG SHOW
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Big show enters, and stands up to John Cena and Brock Lesnar before standing.
Booker T: I choose... THE HARDY BOYZ
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The Hardy Boyz enter to a massive cheer from the crowd
AJ: My next pick is... THE MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS
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The crowd cheer, but the pair don't appear for a second. When they do, they get some small boos as well as cheers
Booker T: I got it I got it. I pick... Kane!
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Kane walks in, flanked by none other than Paul Bearer
Mr McMahon: Well, we are almost there for the first part of the draft. Each of you will now pick 2 more superstars. The rest will be allocated via WWE.com. AJ, you pick your two first.
AJ: I pick... BATISTA
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Batista stands on the stage, waiting for his next colleague.
AJ: And... DOLPH ZIGGLER
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Ziggler enters with the Money in the Bank Briefcase. He is not followed by Vickie Guerrero. Ziggler and Batista walk to stand with John Cena, Sheamus, Brock Lesnar, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin
Booker T: I pick... AJ STYLES
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Booker T: And DANIEL BRYAN
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Both men walk to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd
Mr McMahon: That concludes the live segment of our draft. Just a few more announcements. NXT and Superstars have been cancelled. They may return in the future, if our two main priorities are a success. The remainder of the draft will take place on WWE.com as soon as the show has been completed.
AJ: Thank you Vince. Now, to finish this show as well as it started... We will see two of our new recruits go against each other. Kurt Angle vs AJ Styles
*Commercial Break*
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Kurt Angle enters and grabs a mic.
Kurt Angle: CM Punk, I'm coming for the WWE Championship! YOU CAN'T STOP ME.
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AJ Styles: Kurt, how many times will it take for you to get it? I deserve a title shot more then anyone in this company!
AJ Styles runs to ring ring, and attacks Angle.
*Bell Rings Twice*
Styles hits several big hits on Angle before the referee pulls him off. Angle & Styles trade verbal jabs. Angle jumps Styles and beats him down. Angle kicks him in the gut while he is on the floor and Styles rolls out of the ring in pain. Angle follows him and throws him into the steel steps. He continues to wear Styles down with kicks and punches. The referee has to restrain Angle while Styles lay on the floor. Angle rolls back into the ring and the referee continues his count. Styles pulls himself into the ring at a count of 5. Angle hits two German Suplexes. On the third, Styles lands on his feet, and hits a neckbreaker on Angle. Angle pulls himself up, and walks into a drop kick. Angle gets up, and has a punch blocked, before Styles sets up for the Styles Clash. Angles reverses into an Angle Slam. He locks in the Angle Lock, but Styles gets to the bottom rope. Angle doesn't release the hold, and is disqualified.
Justin Roberts: Here is your winner by disqualification, AJ STYLES.
Angle continues to assualt Styles, htting another Angle Slam and several suplexes. He leaves Styles lying in the ring
END OF SHOW
Quick Show Summary:
Mr McMahon reveals new brand split
John Morrison returns
John Cena bt Wade Barrett
The Miz bt John Morrison to retain the Intercontinental Championship
The Miz is stripped of the title
Kane bt Daniel Bryan
John Cena, Sheamus, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Batista & Dolph Ziggler are all drafted to RAW
CM Punk, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Kane, AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan
AJ Styles bt Kurt Angle by disqualification. Angle assaulted Styles after the match
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The show starts with no pyro going off. The music stops abruptly.
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Mr McMahon enters, to massive applause from a sold out crowd, flanked by AJ & Booker T. They walk to the ring, and Mr McMahon & Booker T hold down the rope for AJ.
Mr McMahon: Welcome to Monday Night RAW!
AJ & Booker applaud vigurously.
Mr McMahon: I have some interesting news for you all. We have finally been able to move out of the PG Era of the WWE!
Fans cheer, and AJ takes the mic.
AJ: WWE is moving into a new era. Tonight, myself and Booker will choose new members for our brand.
Booker takes the mic
Booker T: We will pick everything from superstars to ring announcers to commentators. As we are attempting to make this new era as successful as possible, we have hired several new talents to improve the quality of the shows.
Mr McMahon takes the mic back from Booker, as faint chants can be heard
Mr McMahon: To start off the show, AJ & Booker T have chosen 1 superstar from their respective brand to face each other. The winner's GM will have the first draft pick.
By this time, the crowd are chanting 'WE WANT CENA'
AJ: In the next week, all WWE Championships will be defended in the interest of making the...
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The Miz enters, dressed in a suit and holding a microphone and the Intercontinental Championship.
The Miz: Really? REALLY? You make me defend my title for the second time just 2 weeks after I won it? I shouldn't be bothering with this stupid title. I WANT TO BE IN THAT WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH.
Miz slides under the rope and leans in the corner, facing the GMs.
AJ: Miz, you are still on my show. I have had enough of people disrespecting me. Miz, I'll give you an advantage over all of the other champions. Your opponent tonight is... JOHN MORRISON!
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John Morrison comes out to the ramp with a mic.
John Morrison: Miz, you can forget about competing for the WWE Championship. After tonight, you won't even be walking!
Miz screamed at Morrison, who stays put. As Booker tries to restrain Miz, Miz hits back at Booker. Mr McMahon holds down the rope for AJ, who exits the ring. As AJ walks down the ramp and shakes John Morrison's hand, Booker T hits a scissor kick on The Miz, and walks out of the ring, leaving The Miz lying with the Intercontinental Championship laying next to him.
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*BREAK*
The commentary table is empty. Justin Roberts is standing in the ring
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: The following contest is set for one fall. The winner's brand will get the first draft pick!
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John Cena makes his entrance to a huge pop.
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, representing Monday Night RAW!, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighing in at 251 pounds. JOHN CENA!
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Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, representing Smackdown, from Manchester, England. Weighing in at 246 pounds, WADE BARRETT!
The crowd start to cheer as the englishman makes his return. The cheers turn into boos as he doesn't appear. When he walks out, the crowd chant 'LETS GO BARRETT'
*Bell rings twice*
The two men lock up, and Barrett pushes Cena into the corner. He hits several big punches and lets Cena recover. Cena runs out and takes down Barrett into a Lou Thesz Press, which Barrett reverses. Cena crawls to the corner, where he rolls out of the ring. Barrett taunts Cena from the rope as Cena struggles to stand. Barrett goes to get Cena, who reacts with punches to the gut, before Barrett hits Cena with a knee to the face. He rolls him into the ring, while he climbs to the top rope. As he dives for an elbow drop, Cena rolls out of the way, and hits two shoulder blocks and a fisherman's suplex. He taunts Barrett before going for a 5 Knuckle Shuffle, which Barrett blocks and twists Cena's arm behind his back. He pushes him towards the rope, and hits the Winds of Change. He then picks Cena up and hits Wasteland. He goes for a cover. 1...2... Cena kicks out at two and a half. He struggles to his feet, where Barrett picks Cena up for another Wasteland. Cena rolls off his shoulders, and puts Barrett in the STF. Barrett tries to crawl to the ropes, but to no avail. He taps out, and the crowd cheer.
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: And your winner.... JOHN CENA!
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AJ walks to the ring. As John Cena goes to shake her hand. she flings herself on him. The crowd continue to cheer. AJ can be seen mouthing the words: Well done.
*Backstage*
Matt Striker: Please welcome at this time, the General Manager of Smackdown, Booker T. Booker, how do you feel about having to choose your draft picks second later tonight?
Booker T: It doesn't bother me Matt. I know that I will choose people that will make the blue brand as good as the A show again.
Matt Striker: Can you tell the WWE Universe any of the other new signings Mr McMahon has made to the roster?
Booker T: All I can say to you, is that one of the announce teams will be able to gain a wrestling GOD!
*Commercial Break*
*Bell Rings Twice*
Justin Roberts: The following contest, is set for one fall, and it is for, THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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The Miz enters quickly, silently and emotionless
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, from Cleveland, Ohio. Weighing in at 220 pounds, THE MIZ!
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John Morrison enters, unusually slow. He stares down The Miz, before motioning to his waist, taunting The Miz
Justin Roberts: Making his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 215 pounds, JOHN MORRISON!
*Bell Rings Twice*
Morrison goes straight on the attack, hitting kick after kick to the ribs of Miz. He forces Miz into the corner, where he hits fists to Miz's head, which is busted open. At the sight of the blood, the crowd cheer. Miz falls to the ground, where Morrison hits a knee to the skull. Miz rolls out of the ring, and grabs a chair. As the referee tries to stop him, Daniel Bryan runs down the ramp, and undoes the middle turnbuckle pad. Miz gets past the referee, and Morrison ducks a chair shot, and rolls Miz up. Miz kicks out, sending Morrison head first into the exposed steel. Miz then hits a Skull Crushing Finale on Morrison. 1...2...3
Justin Roberts: Here is your winner, and STILL the INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, THE MIZ!
The Miz, bloodied, pics up a mic. Holding his Intercontinental Championship in the air, he addressed the fans
The Miz: I told you. I. AM. UNSTOPPABLE.
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Daniel Bryan: You know I did my end of the deal Miz, now get me my WWE Championship match!
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AJ walks onto the stage, standing next to Bryan. The crowd chant 'YES YES YES'
AJ: Daniel, Miz, I can see that you two are trying to work something out here. So I have two things to say. Daniel, you're not getting a WWE Championship match. You know what, you can have a match though. You will face Kane tonight!
Bryan looks horrified as he shouts 'NO NO NO' The crowd continue to reply 'YES'
AJ: Miz, I've had enough of you. I'm stripping you of the Intercontinental Championship!
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AJ walks out, followed by The Miz. Bryan walks to the ring for his match.
*Commercial Break*
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Kane walks out to a silent crowd
Justin Roberts: The following contest is set for one fall. From Parts Unknown, weighing in at 323 pounds, KANE. And his opponent, from Aberdeen, Washington. Weighing in at 210 pounds, Daniel Bryan.
Bryan runs at Kane, who hits him with a quick uppercut. Bryan then runs into a quick chokeslam. 1...2...3
Justin Roberts: And your winner, KANE!
*Backstage*
AJ is sitting in her office, when The Miz bursts in. Booker T & Mr McMahon are standing behind AJ.
The Miz: You can't do this!
AJ: I can Miz, and I have.
Mr McMahon: Miz, please hand over the Intercontinental Championship or we will have to take action!
The Miz: I don't have to do anything. I am the most must-see WWE superstar OF ALL TIME!
AJ: I'll tell you what. This Friday, on Smackdown, you will compete in a Fatal Four Way match for that title. If you win, you are free to have it. If you lose, then I will fire you on the spot.
On the titantron, an advertisement appears.
THIS FRIDAY, TUNE IN TO A 3 HOUR SUPER SMACKDOWN, WHERE EVERY CHAMPIONSHIP IN WWE WILL BE DEFENDED
*Commercial Break*
The ring is set up, half red, half blue. Three Podiums stand in the ring. There are red and blue carpets on either side of the ring.
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The chairman and the GMs walk out to the ring. AJ & Booker T hold a sheet of paper and a pen in their hand.
Mr McMahon: Welcome to the WWE Draft 2012. AJ and Booker T have been informed of the FULL WWE roster going into tonight.
Booker T can be seen staring intently through the names on his sheet, but AJ stands silent.
Mr McMahon: AJ, you have the first draft pick.
AJ: Well, I pick... JOHN CENA
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Cena runs out to a huge pop and stands on the red carpet.
Mr McMahon: Booker...
Booker T: Well, my choice for Smackdown is.. CM PUNK!
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CM Punk comes out to a mixed reaction. He stands on the blue side, staring at John Cena. He holds the title aloft.
AJ: I better have a world champion of my own. SHEAMUS
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Sheamus marches out with the World Heavyweight Championship and shakes hands with John Cena
Booker T: I'll tell you what, I'm gonna enjoy this. WWE Universe, you're gonna love this. My second draft pick is KURT ANGLE.
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Kurt Angle walks out to a massive cheer. He stands by CM Punk. Unusually, there are no 'You Suck' chants.
AJ: My next pick is... BROCK LESNAR
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Brock Lesnar walks out with a smile on his face, and stands eye to eye with John Cena.
Booker T: I pick... THE VIPER RANDY ORTON.
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Randy Orton walks out to a roar from the crowd. He taunts CM Punk as he walks past.
Mr McMahon: I'd just like to take this opportunity to clarify that there are several Tag Teams on the list. So, GMs, if they are listed as a tag team, feel free to pick both members.
AJ: Thank you. My next draft pick is: THE BIG SHOW
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Big show enters, and stands up to John Cena and Brock Lesnar before standing.
Booker T: I choose... THE HARDY BOYZ
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The Hardy Boyz enter to a massive cheer from the crowd
AJ: My next pick is... THE MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS
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The crowd cheer, but the pair don't appear for a second. When they do, they get some small boos as well as cheers
Booker T: I got it I got it. I pick... Kane!
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Kane walks in, flanked by none other than Paul Bearer
Mr McMahon: Well, we are almost there for the first part of the draft. Each of you will now pick 2 more superstars. The rest will be allocated via WWE.com. AJ, you pick your two first.
AJ: I pick... BATISTA
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Batista stands on the stage, waiting for his next colleague.
AJ: And... DOLPH ZIGGLER
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Ziggler enters with the Money in the Bank Briefcase. He is not followed by Vickie Guerrero. Ziggler and Batista walk to stand with John Cena, Sheamus, Brock Lesnar, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin
Booker T: I pick... AJ STYLES
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Booker T: And DANIEL BRYAN
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Both men walk to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd
Mr McMahon: That concludes the live segment of our draft. Just a few more announcements. NXT and Superstars have been cancelled. They may return in the future, if our two main priorities are a success. The remainder of the draft will take place on WWE.com as soon as the show has been completed.
AJ: Thank you Vince. Now, to finish this show as well as it started... We will see two of our new recruits go against each other. Kurt Angle vs AJ Styles
*Commercial Break*
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Kurt Angle enters and grabs a mic.
Kurt Angle: CM Punk, I'm coming for the WWE Championship! YOU CAN'T STOP ME.
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AJ Styles: Kurt, how many times will it take for you to get it? I deserve a title shot more then anyone in this company!
AJ Styles runs to ring ring, and attacks Angle.
*Bell Rings Twice*
Styles hits several big hits on Angle before the referee pulls him off. Angle & Styles trade verbal jabs. Angle jumps Styles and beats him down. Angle kicks him in the gut while he is on the floor and Styles rolls out of the ring in pain. Angle follows him and throws him into the steel steps. He continues to wear Styles down with kicks and punches. The referee has to restrain Angle while Styles lay on the floor. Angle rolls back into the ring and the referee continues his count. Styles pulls himself into the ring at a count of 5. Angle hits two German Suplexes. On the third, Styles lands on his feet, and hits a neckbreaker on Angle. Angle pulls himself up, and walks into a drop kick. Angle gets up, and has a punch blocked, before Styles sets up for the Styles Clash. Angles reverses into an Angle Slam. He locks in the Angle Lock, but Styles gets to the bottom rope. Angle doesn't release the hold, and is disqualified.
Justin Roberts: Here is your winner by disqualification, AJ STYLES.
Angle continues to assualt Styles, htting another Angle Slam and several suplexes. He leaves Styles lying in the ring
END OF SHOW
Quick Show Summary:
Mr McMahon reveals new brand split
John Morrison returns
John Cena bt Wade Barrett
The Miz bt John Morrison to retain the Intercontinental Championship
The Miz is stripped of the title
Kane bt Daniel Bryan
John Cena, Sheamus, Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Batista & Dolph Ziggler are all drafted to RAW
CM Punk, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Kane, AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan
AJ Styles bt Kurt Angle by disqualification. Angle assaulted Styles after the match