New Era of Wrestling: Takedown #2 From Austin, Texas (4/20/09)
<N.E.W. Takedown opens with a hard-hitting, fast paced video package, showcasing all of the stars on the roster. Backstage, the camera is fixed on Jim Ross door. A blonde-haired woman steps in front of the door and knocks. A few people in the crowd cheer, but not many. Jim Ross opens the door and welcomes her in. The woman walks in and you can now see a red-haired woman sitting on a couch. The camera turns to face Jim Ross, for a moment, but then switches back to the women. They are standing nose to nose. The camera gets closer and you can see that the women are Trish Stratus and Lita! In the arena, everyone explodes with cheers. They stare at each other for a few moments, then Lita pushes past Trish and walks out of the room.>
<In the arena, fireworks explode and Michael Cole welcomes everyone to the show. He and King tell the audience at home that Torrie Wilson, Maria, Mickie James, Katie Lea Birchill, Natalya, Beth Pheonix, Victoria, and Melina will be having a bikini contest, next.>
<N.E.W.s theme hits and all Divas make their way to the ring. Torrie Wilson is first to take off her robe. She gets a huge pop her her itty-bitty, tinie-winnie, yellow, polka dot bikini. Maria is next. She gets an equal reaction for her shiny, red number. Next, Melina starts to remove her robe. After teasing everyone a little, she stops and grabs a microphone. Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Katie Lea, and Mickie James stand beside her.>
Melina: Were supposed to be out here to show all of you people our lovely, sexy bodies..
<Natalya shakes her head and Beth crosses her arms as the crowd cheers.>
Melina: Ive talked to Beth, Nattie, Kate, and Mickie.. Weve agreed! We are no longer divas! We are womens competitors.. Womens wrestlers..
<The crowd boos.. Mickie takes the mic.>
Mickie James: We are more than pretty faces!
<The crowd boos again. Beth speaks up.>
Beth Phoenix: We can wrestle circles around your.. Divas.. Torrie and Maria are nothing.. Nothing but ****s!
<Torrie leaps at Beth, but Katie Lea and Natalya beat her down. Maria looks on, scared. Torrie stands no chance as all five ladies beat down on her. A laugh plays throughout the arena and everyone goes nuts. Time to Rock and Roll hits and Trish Stratus walks onto the ramp, a Womens Championship belt over her shoulder. The beat down stops. Everyone watches as Trish makes her way to the ring. Beth is going to speak, but Trish hits her in the face and takes the mic. Beth lunges, but the others hold her back. Trish starts to speak, but stops. The audience wont quiet down. She smiles and bows slightly.>
Trish Stratus: Glad to see me?
<Trish! Trish! Trish!>
Trish Stratus: Ill take that as a yes. Now, you ladies think that these beautiful gals are only pretty faces? Youre wrong.
<The five, now, heel, ladies are angry, obviously. Natalya gets another microphone.>
Natalya: There are six of us, Trish.. And only you with Torrie and that idiot Maria!
<Trish goes to speak, again, but another persons music hits.. Its Litas! She pops as loud as Trish. Lita makes her way into the ring quickly. Trish hands her the mic. The two stare at each other for a while, again. They dont look like they dislike each other, but more like they respect each other.>
Lita: Wrong, Natalya. There are four of us.
<The non-divas look furious. They attack Trish and Lita, who fight back for a moment. Trish and Lita actually get the upper hand, but the numbers finally kick in and they start to take a beating. Maria and Torrie try to pull all the attackers of Lita and Trish, but cant. Suddenly, everyone stops. Victoria speaks, but it what she says come as a shock. A hush comes over the crowd, then a thunderous cheer.>
Victoria: Youre wrong Lita. Theres five.
<She leaps into the fray and the good divas start to get the upper hand. They dump the bad divas out of the ring. Trish and Lita raise Victorias, Torries, and Marias hands.>
Trish Stratus: Next week.. Battle Royal.. Womens Championship!
<She drops the microphone and the divas make their exit.>
<Santino comes to the ring..>
Santino Marella: Hello, Austin.. I am-a Santino Marella.. The Milan Miracle..
<He gets major heat..>
Santino Marella: Kurt Angel, get-a your butt down here!
<After a short wait, Angles music hits and he walks to the ring, title around his waist. He enters the ring and spins around on one foot, arms extended out. He is getting major love from the fans.>
Santino Marella: Now.. Kurt Angel! I am-a two percent owner of this company. Oh it is true! It is damn true.
<Kurt just laughs.>
Santino Marella: I am also the greatest superstar that the New Era of-a Wrestling ever has seen! Oh it is so true.. I command you, Kurt Angel, to hand-a me over your N.E.W. championship, or I will open a can of ass-whip so big
!
Kurt Angle: Whatcha gonna do, Santa-ana?
<Kurt gets in his face..>
Santino Marella: My name is Santino Marella! Not Santa-ana! But, I am owner here and I say give me your title belt or I will take it by-a force!
Kurt Angle: Are you sure about that?
Santino Marella: Yes!
Kurt Angle: Well, I just came from Jim Ross office and he told me that you cant do that.. So, no, I wont give you my belt.. You going to try and take it, Santa-maria?
Santino Marella: It is Santi-.. Kurt, you asked for it. I will open a can of ass-whip.. I warned you..
<Santino goes to clothesline Kurt, but the Wrestling Machine ducks and hits an Olympic Slam on the Itallian Stallion. His music plays again and he exits. Santino stumbles to the back as CM Punks music hits.. CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles, The Brian Kendrick, Paul London, Jimmy Wang Yang, Evan Bourne, and Carlito makes their way to the ring. The N.E.W. Lightweight Championship is hung above the ring. Lillian announces a ladder match for the Lightweight Championship.>
Match One: 8-Man Ladder Match for the N.E.W. Lightweight Championship
<This match was fast paced and exciting and rather long. It was filled with huge spots that made the crowd go Ooooooooh.. The crowd was behind Mysterio and Styles throughout, while Kendrick and Punk were drawing a ton of heat. Evan Bourne took himself and Jimmy Wang Yang out of the match early. He set up a thirty foot ladder in the ring and hit a beautiful shooting star press on Wang Yang, through a table, on the outside. The finish saw Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles work together to take out all the competition, then they climbed the ladder and started to go at it. The Brian Kendrick took out Paul London with The Kendrick as Carlito met a G2S from CM Punk. Punk climbed up after AJ and pulled him down. Kendrick pulled a new ladder into the ring. He ran at the ladder that was set up and hit it with his. It fell and Punk and Mysterio straddled the ropes. Kendrick set up his ladder and pulled the belt down to become the new Lightweight Champion.>
Winner and the new N.E.W. Lightweight Champion: The Brian Kendrick
<The Brian Kendrick celebrates in the ring as all the other participants make their way to the back. Kendrick is drawing major heat. He finally heads to the back. Umagas music hits and he walks to the ring, followed by Kozlov. Next, you hear a mix of MVPs and Shelton Banjamins music. They are about to start a match, but Kofi Kingstons music hits. He gets a huge pop. Every kid in the audience does the Boom! Boom! Boom! thing with him. He then sprints into the ring and leaps at Koslov. They start to brawl. Security has to come out to separate them. They are taken to the back. Team Ballin is clearly happy they have to only face Umaga. That isnt the case though, because Ted Dibiases music hits. He comes onto the ramp, mic in hand, Santino behind him.>
Ted Dibiase Sr: Now, as you all know, three weeks from now, we have our first pay-per-view.. Right now, were going to have a match.. Its going to be Team Ballin, against.. THE HARDY BOYZ!
<Team Ballin is not happy, but all the fans are.>
Ted Dibiase Sr: The winner will face two other teams, here on Takedown, in two weeks, to determine who is in the Tag Team Championship match on Sunday, May 10, at Revolution!
<MVP goes for a mic, clearly upset, but The Hardyz music hits. Umaga makes his way to the back, as do Ted and Santino. The Hardyz hit the ring.>
Match Two: Team Ballin vs The Hardy Boyz
<This match was very, very good. The Hardyz had great fan support behind them, where as Team Ballin was getting the most heat of the night. The Hardyz dominated early, but Jeff accidentally bumps Matt off the apron after botching a Whisper in the Wind. Shelton takes the upper hand. Later, MVP rakes Matts eyes and he accidentally drills Jeff with a huge right hand. Shelton runs in and hits his finisher, the Paydirt, on Matt and pins him for the win as MVP takes care of Jeff. After the match, Matt and Jeff push and shove a little, then head to the back. Is a Hardy Boyz break-up coming?>
Winners: Shelton Benjamin and MVP, Team Ballin
<Backstage, Kofi Kingston and Vladimir Kozlov are still brawling. Umaga and Carlito are going at it, too. Security tries to break them all up. A pyro explodes and fire shoots up on stage. The arena goes red and Kane comes out. Festus is already in the ring.>
Match Three: Kane vs Festus
<Kane dominated the match. Festus got a few punches it but was put down by a chokeslam after only two minutes.>
Winner: Kane
<Jim Ross walks out to the ring to very loud applause. He starts to talk.>
Jim Ross: Ladies and gentleman.. Our next match will be a number one contenders match for the Kurt Angles belt, the N.E.W. World Heavyweight Championship!
<Kurt Angles music hits and he makes his way to ringside, where he grabs a chair and sits down in front of the announcers table.>
Jim Ross: The winner of this match, will go on to face Kurt Angle in three weeks at Revolution.. Also, immediately following the match, I will announce the return of one former world champion
Its 4/20, and trust me, no body gets higher than this man. Then, we will honor two of the greatest superstars to ever lace up a pair of boots. Thank you..
<Jim Ross joins Kurt Angle at ringside and they start to talk. Kennedyyyy! Rings throughout the arena and Mr. Kennedy makes his way to the ring for the main event. Booker T comes out next, followed by Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, and finally Edge. The competitors stare each other down for a while, then the bell rings.>
Main Event: Number One Contenders Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Mr. Kennedy vs Edge vs Booker T vs Randy Orton vs Chris Jericho
<Edge and Chris Jericho quickly go at it, obviously carrying their feud from the Battle Royal over to tonight. They take it outside and start to hit each other with foreign objects, since you cant be disqualified in a five man match. The match was great and all five gave it their all for nearly a half hour. The finish saw Randy Orton take both Kennedy and Booker T with quick RKOs. Jericho goes at him but gets the same treatment. Orton has three guys he can pin, but is suddenly hit by a spear from no where.. Edge covers him and gets the 1..2..3..>
Winner and new number one contender for the N.E.W. World Heavyweight Championship: Edge
<Edge celebrates in the ring, but Jericho gets up and goes after him. They brawl for a while, until Jericho all of a sudden, hits Codebreaker from no where. He stands, arms raised, over Edge. Finally, they head to the back. Jim Ross gets back into the ring as Kurt Angle slips to the back.>
Jim Ross: Ladies and Gentleman, as I promised, no one gets higher than this man.. The newest member of the N.E.W. roster.. ROB
VAN
DAM!!
<The crowd goes nuts. RVD steps onto the ramp. He raises his hands above his head, then does his famous taunt.. The crowd chants along, Rob! Van! Dam!.. He slides into the ring and shakes Jim Ross hand. He speaks into the mic..>
Rob Van Dam: Next week..
<He then rolls out of the ring and makes his way to the back, smile on his face. Jim Ross raises the microphone, but then drops it and heads towards the announcers table, tears rolling down his cheeks.>
<It is silent for a long time, but then Sexy Boy plays throughout the arena.. Shawn Michaels steps slowly onto the ramp, looking both happy and sad. He makes his way to the ring for perhaps the last time. He grabs a microphone.. Thank You Shawn! Thank You Shawn!.. Shawn is teary-eyed, already..>
Shawn Michaels: T-.. Thank you.. Its good to be here, in Texas.. The rest of the guys in the back are getting on a plane and flying to Oklahoma, tonight.. But, Im here.. Im home.. And Im not going anywhere..
<Most people are crying.. Signs of Dont go, Shawn.. and We love you, HBK are all over..>
Shawn Michaels: Im.. Im ready to move on, though.. I am.. Its great to retire here, in my home state, with my fellow Texan, The Undertaker..
<The lights go out and a familiar Dong sounds.. The Undertaker slowly makes his way to the ring. When he removes his hat, you can see tears in his eyes too. Ignoring kayfabe, for a moment, the two greats embrace in the middle of the ring..>
The Undertaker: Shawn said it all.. We have had the two greatest.. Most storied careers in this company.. We were in the WWF before RAW gave its first show and we lasted all the way till now.. Its time for us to go..
Shawn Michaels: Its time for new talent to step up and take our place. Weve both heard things like The Next Shawn Michaels and The Next Deadman..
The Undertaker: We want to see you younger guys step up and make names for yourself, not follow in our footsteps.. Thank you..
Shawn Michaels: Thank you..
<They start to leave to chants of Thank you Sha-awn! Thank you Taker! but music hits. Shawns face lights up the the crowd explodes. HHH comes out, clapping. He makes his way to the ring and takes the microphone.. Shawn and Hunter embrace for a long time. Taker stares on. Finally, Trips and the Deadman start to talk quietly. They shake hands, seeming to have settled their differences, then Taker pulls HHH into a hug..>
Triple H: Shawn, Taker.. Thank you.. You two truly are the greatest that this company has ever seen.. Thank you..
<Shawn smiles and shakes his head, obviously disagreeing.>
Triple H: There are a few guys in back that wanted to thank you, as well..
<Kane, Jericho, Cena, Cade, London, Batista, Ted Dibiase Sr., and Jim Ross make their way to the ring. They all hug and talk with Taker and Michaels for a moment. The crowd is really torn up.. There isnt a dry eye in the arena. The crowd pops huge for Cena and Batista, since they arent part of the company any longer..>
Triple H: I called up a few guys two, that you guys are familiar with..
<Mick Foley, Steve Austin, Marty Janetty, Razor Ramon, Ric Flair, The Big Show, and finally Rebecca Hickenbottom, Shawns wife. Everyone is teary. They all catch up on old times, especially Marty and Shawn. The ring is crowded. Everyone on the roster floods out of the locker room and stands beside the ring. They clap for Shawn and Taker as a video package plays, showing the best moments of each mans career. Shawn laughs and smiles when he watches himself lose his smile. Taker apologizes to Foley as they watch Mick be thrown off the cell. The show goes off the air like that, everyone having a good, yet sad, time and chanting Thank you Shawn! Thank you Taker! Thank you Shawn! Thank you Taker!>
