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Back from commercial and backstage, Kofi and R-Truth are shown to be distraught in the locker room, especially Kofi. Kingston sits with his head in his hands as R-Truth ponders his thoughts.
Kofi: Hey Truth man, Im sorry, I didnt know A.W was gonna be there.
R-Truth: Lil Jimmy aint appy, an neither am I!
Kofi: Well it wasnt really my fault they did cheat.
R-Truth: Lil Jimmy reckons you knowed they was there!
Kofi: What? What the hell are you talking about Truth man?
R-Truth: Im talkin bout you costin me an Lil Jimmy the Tag Team Championships.
R-Truth and Kofi stand face to face as the situation becomes heated.
Kofi: Well Ill tell you one thing; I went out there to fight and defend my championship. And if you werent so busy being stupid and being distracted by Rosa Mendes, then maybe you couldve helped me, like a real teammate.
Kofi leaves R-Truth on his own as Truth twitches and shakes his head angrily.
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Still backstage and Triple H is walking around the backstage corridor looking tense. David Otunga greats him with a halt. Triple H stops and stares down Otunga.
Triple H: Can I help you?
David Otunga: Listen, Hunter. I know Mr. Laurinaitis and yourself arent the best of friends and Ive heard rumors that youre possibly considering firing him. Well I just want to let you know that I am a Harvard Law graduate, so Im trained to be able to judge a persons character and personality. So Id just like to let you know that, personally, I think Mr. Laurinaitis is a very intelligent individual. He connects with the crowd and is a mastermind at crafting original ideas and concepts and Id think it would be a travesty for his reign as General Manager to be ended, just because you dont like him.
Triple H is neither fazed nor impressed by Otungas comments.
Triple H: Let me tell you something Dave; Ive been in this business for nearly 20 years. And in that time Ive learnt many things, and one of them is that ass kissing can only get you so far. So dont you for one second think that your little spiel about how great you think Johnny is will make me change my mind. For now, Laurinaitis is walking a fine line, and after what Ive just heard, so are you!
David Otunga swallows, as Triple H stands face-to-face with him. The COO snarls and moves away, continuing down the hall as Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler remind us that he is making an announcement tonight.
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Back in the arena and Justin Roberts announces that the next match is a Fatal-4-Way match to determine the #1 Contender for the WWE United States Championship.
EXCUSE ME!
The New Orleans fans are sent into dismay as they ferociously boo Vickie Guerrero.
Vickie: Ladies and Gentleman, may I introduce to you, one of the men that will be your next WWE United States Champion. Firstly, the Showoff, Dolph Ziggler!!
*****HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*****
The Showoff, Dolph Ziggler, pushes past Vickie as he confidently struts to the ring and gets ready for his match.
Vickie: Or it will be this man. The former WWE United States Champion
Jack Swagger!
*****GET ON YOUR KNEES*****
Swagger beats his chest as he pumps himself up. Vickie exits as Swagger makes his way down the ramp. He stops at the end and begins doing push-ups.
BANG!!!
*****VEIL OF FIRE*****
The arena changes to a shade of red as Swagger stops dead in his tracks. The camera cuts back to the top of the stage where the sadistic monster Kane makes his way through the smoke. He receives a great ovation from the crowd as he gets in the ring. Kane slams his hands down as the ring pyro explodes, sending Swagger and Ziggler to the outside.
The arena cuts to black as Kanes music stops. The crowd begins to cheer as sparkling jacket appears, lighting up at the top of the stage.
*****BREAK THE WALLS DOWN*****
The former WWE Undisputed Champion smirks to the crowd, his jacket lights gleaming as he struts to the ring and joins Kane, Ziggler and Swagger.
MATCH #3 UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDERS MATCH DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. CHRIS JERICHO vs. KANE vs. JACK SWAGGER
The four men each occupy one corner each as the bell sounds. They suspiciously exchange glances. The action begins as Kane goes after Swagger and Jericho goes after Ziggler. Jericho hammers away at Ziggler and then clotheslines him over the top rope. Kane hits a big uppercut on Swagger and then throws him over and to the outside. Kane and Jericho turn around and face each other. Jericho makes the first move by running off the ropes but the Big Red Machine is ready and nails a brutal uppercut. Jericho drops to the canvas as Kane runs off the ropes and drops his leg over the sternum of Jericho with a leg drop. Kane makes the cover, 1
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kickout. Kane knows he must move quickly so he lifts Jericho to his feet. Kane looks for the chokeslam but Jericho is ready and hits Kane with a drop kick to the knees. Jericho again runs off the ropes but is stopped by Ziggler and Swagger who grab his feet. The duo pulls Chris out of the ring to the outside. Jericho tries to fight them off but they throw him into the barricade wall.
Ziggler and Swagger jump in the ring and run at Kane. Kane is ready however, and delivers a huge double clothesline, near beheading Ziggler and Swagger. The Big Red Machine uppercuts Ziggler and lifts Swagger up and drops him with a sidewalk slam. Kane turns back around and runs into picture perfect dropkick from the Showoff, Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler and Swagger regain their composure and begin stomping away at the monster Kane. They swiftly lift him to his feet before nailing a double suplex. Swagger whips Kane into the corner and Ziggler runs, jumps and smashes the face of Kane with a forearm. Kane drops to the mat near the corner. All of a sudden Jack Swagger comes running across the ring and hits a Swagger Bomb on Kane. Out of nowhere Dolph grabs Swagger and tosses him out of the ring and to the outside. The crowd cant believe it as they gasp. Ziggler covers Kane, 1
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kickout!!! Ziggler is furious as he pounds the mat. Ziggler gets to his feet, WHACK!! The crowd gasps as Chris Jericho wallops Ziggler with a vintage Enzuigiri.
Ziggler drops to the canvas as Kane rolls out of the ring. Jericho makes the cover, 1
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kickout by Ziggler. Jericho quickly gets to his feet and runs, jumps off the ropes and flips with a perfect Moonsault except Dolph was ready and moved out of the way. Jericho crashes and burns. He holds his stomach as he gets up, doubled over. Ziggler jumps to take advantage with a beautiful Leg Drop Bulldog, a maneuver he calls the Namedropper. Ziggler makes the cover, 1
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Jack Swagger breaks up the count. Swagger and Ziggler stand toe-to-toe. Vickie Guerrero screams from the outside, telling them to work together. Neither man takes any notice as they bicker and argue. Out of nowhere Kane takes down Swagger with a clothesline off the top ropes!!! Ziggler stands and watches but gets caught from behind by a bulldog by Jericho. The crowd roars as the unbelievably intense action continues. Kane and Jericho now go toe-to-toe. Not with words however, with their fists. Jericho ducks a clothesline as he runs off the ropes and springboards into a dropkick off the second rope.
Kane is grounded as Jericho grabs his legs and begins to twist. The crowd stand in anticipation as, yes, Chris Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho!!! The Big Red Machine writhes in pain as Jericho applies pressure. From the other side off the ring, Dolph Ziggler begins crawling across to Kane. Ziggler looks to be trying to stop Kane from tapping but out of nowhere Jack Swagger grabs Ziggler in the ankle lock. The crowd is in absolute shock as two submissions are applied in the middle of the ring. Swagger twists the ankle of his supposed partner as Jericho continues to stretch the back of Kane. Finally, Kane and Ziggler cant take the pain and both begin to tap. The crowd gasps!! Referee Charles Robinson is stunned. Both men tap out at the same time and Robinson doesnt know what to do. Both men release the holds, as they both believe they have won. Robinson explains that neither man is the winner, as Swagger and Jericho look on, confused. All of a sudden Swagger kicks Jericho in the sternum. A doubled-over Chris Jericho is perfect position for the Gut-Wrench Powerbomb!!!! Swagger plants Jericho into the mat but as he gets to his feet, Dolph Ziggler shocks him from behind with a Zig Zag!! The crowd cheers! Ziggler makes the cover, 1
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Kane breaks the count!! Ziggler gets to his feet and turns around. He is stopped dead in his tracks as the Big Red Machine wraps his huge hand around Zigglers throat. Kane lifts him up, CHOKESLAM!!! The crowd roar as Kane makes the cover, 1
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SMACK! The New Orleans fans are shocked as Chris Jericho smashes Kane with a steel chair. Jericho angrily rolls Kane out of the ring and covers Ziggler, 1
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WINNER CHRIS JERICHO (10:10)
Break the Walls down plays in the background as Jericho escapes up the ramp clutching his head. Kane, Swagger and Ziggler can only look on in anger and discontent.
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*****BROKEN DREAMS*****
As we return from commercial, one of RAW's newest draftees, Drew McIntyre, comes out from the back. The crowd's response is less then flattering but it doesn't seem to faze Drew.
McIntyre: 2 months. 2 bloody months since 'The Chosen One' Drew McIntyre has appeared on Monday Night RAW. What an absolute disgrace!
McIntyre is angry as the fans boo him.
McIntyre: I have been mistreated, misused and disrespected by everyone in the WWE, including all of you!!
The boos grow louder.
McIntyre: And I've had enough. So now that I've been drafted to Monday Night RAW for good, I will once again prove to all you people why I am the Chosen One.
*****ANCIENT SPIRIT*****
McIntyre stops and quickly spins around as the crowd roars. Smoke billows out at the top of the stage and the Mexican Luchador, Sin Cara, enters. The crowd cheers Sin Cara, who returned at last weeks draft as he heads to the ring. Cara dives into the ring past McIntyre, who is not impressed.
Cara's music stops as he stands with a mic in hand. He looks at Drew. Cara raises the mic to the front of his mask but not before McIntyre clubs him with a right hand. McIntyre tries to attack Sin Cara but the Mexican is ready and slips out the back. Sin Cara nails a right hand and then a roundhouse kick. McIntyre is stunned as Cara runs off the ropes and jumps into McIntyre with a Huricanrunna. McIntyre is flipped through the ropes and out of the ring. The crowd roars as Cara stands in the ring, ready to fight. McIntyre clutches his head as he angrily retreats up the ramp.
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We cut from the video to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler who discuss the No Way Out card so far. They talk about how The Miz became the #1 Contender for the World Title this past Sunday as well as Daniel Bryan being named the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship earlier tonight.
*****CULT OF PERSONALITY*****
The WWE Champion receives an enormous ovation as he proudly displays his WWE Championship. CM Punk struts to the ring and he climbs the ropes and holds up his title to a big roar.
IVE HAD ENOUGH
*****END OF DAYS*****
The cocky Englishman Wade Barrett walks out from the back and raises his hands, releasing his cloak. Barrett is back for his first action since early February. He joins Punk in the ring as they prepare for action.
*****FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*****
CM Punk shakes his head as Daniel Bryan mischievously interrupts and comes down to the ring. He smiles at Punk before heading around near the announce table and taking a seat.
MATCH #4 CM PUNK vs. WADE BARRETT
Barrett and Punk square up as they lock horns. Barrett swiftly moves into a headlock but Punk quickly counters into an arm-bar. Punk twists at the arm of Wade but Barrett swings him around and then whips Punk of the ropes. Barrett hits a big clothesline. Barrett makes a quick cover, 1
kickout! Wade quickly applies the headlock after Punk kicks out. Barrett applies pressure on the neck and skull of the champ. Punk begins to get to his feet. Punk pushes Barrett off the ropes. Punk leapfrogs Wade who comes back off the opposite ropes and runs into a huge heel kick by the champ. The crowd cheers as Punk gets to his feet. Barrett slowly gets up and Punk attacks him with roundhouse kicks to the hip, knee and then temple, the final kick echoing through the arena, causing a loud gasp from the crowd. Punk makes the cover, 1
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kickout by Barrett. Barrett quickly rolls away as he tries to take a break. He stands up in the corner as Punk runs at him and tries a running knee lift but Barrett ducks out of the way. Punk is able to hold onto the top rope and than take advantage by spring-boarding into a crossbody on the unsuspecting Wade Barrett. The fans roar as Punk jumps into a cover, 1
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kickout by Barrett!
Barrett rolls out of the ring as he tries to take a break. Punk shakes his head and smiles as he runs across the ring and dives through the ropes but Barrett moves and Punk goes crashing and burning to the outside!!!! Punk hits the floor with a vicious crack. Wade composes himself before grabbing Punk and hurling him into the barricade wall! Punk squirms in pain as Barrett heads back into the ring. The referee begins his 10 count as Barrett watches on and waits.
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Punk gets into the ring at the count of 9!!
Barrett comes running over to Punk and begins dropping knees and boots into him. Barrett grabs Punks arm, lifts it up and throws it into the canvas. Punk clutches his arm in pain but Barrett continues. Barrett lifts Punk up and twists his arm around and then into an arm-bar. Punk is able to grab onto the ropes and break the hold. Barrett steps back and as Punk turns around he grabs him front on and hits a beautiful belly-to-belly suplex!! Barrett covers Punk, 1
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kickout. Barrett glances at the ref. Wade then quickly grabs CM Punks arm into another brutal lock. He continues to apply pressure, as Punk stays stranded in the middle of the ring. The crowd rile up as they show their support for Punk. They clap and cheer as Punk begins to get to his feet. He punches Wade in the stomach and swings his leg up to drop Barrett with an incredible kick.
The crowd roars as CM Punk gathers himself and then runs off the ropes. He rebounds at Barrett but Wade is ready and nails the Winds of Change. Barrett makes the cover, he believes its over, 1
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kickout by Punk!! The crowd roar as the camera shows Barrett, pleading with the ref, and then a disgruntled Daniel Bryan, who hasnt moved from his ringside position. Barrett grabs Punk and lifts him up in position for the Wasteland. Punk is quickly able to counter as he slips out the back. Barrett turns around and swings a punch but Punk ducks, grabs Barretts arm and then swings around into a perfect Swinging Neckbreaker. Punk drags himself up and then stumbles over to the ropes. He is able to lift himself up to the top rope. He stands, hands up and then points at Daniel Bryan. Bryan gets up and distracts Punk. Barrett swiftly moves in and knocks Punk who falls, rather unpleasantly, onto the top turnbuckle. The crowd let out a huge OOOHHH as Punk holds his groin. The referee pulls Barrett away from Punk. Out of nowhere, Daniel Bryan grabs Punks injured arm and rips it down over the top rope. Punk falls to the mat, writhing in pain as he clutches his arm. The ref was unsighted and this allows Barrett to quickly move in. He lifts Punk on his shoulders and then hits WASTELAND!! Barrett covers the WWE Champion, 1
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WINNER WADE BARRETT (8:55)
Wade Barrett escapes the ring celebrating. He knows his pulled off a big scalp, regardless of the manner it was achieved, and he confidently retreats up the ramp. Back in the ring, Daniel Bryan is shown kneeling in the ring, next to CM Punk. Bryan arrogantly slaps Punk in the back of the head. The crowd jeers Bryan as he soaks up their negative energy and responds with a smile. Bryan exits the ring and leaves the arena, leaving behind CM Punk, who is laid out in the ring.
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We quickly cut backstage to show Triple H walking in his suit around to the back of the entrance. Michael Cole announces that we will see Triple H right after commercial.
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*****TIME TO PLAY THE GAME*****
The crowd erupts as the COO of World Wrestling Entertainment comes intensely out from the back and walk to the ring in his suit. He stands in the ring with a mic as his music stops. The crowd claps and cheers Triple H as he stands and waits.
Triple H: Theres not a lot I want to say because John Laurinaitis has already mentioned a lot of the main points.
Triple H stares into the mic as he continues.
Triple H: Id like to say that Ive been in this business for nearly 20 years, Ive won a plethora of championships and achieved many great things. So when I took over this job from Vince, I had a vision. That vision was that I would provide the fans with what they want. I know what the fans want to see and thats action. So Id like to publicly make a promise to every WWE fan that I will provide each and every one of you with the action and entertainment you deserve!
The crowd roars as Triple H nods his head in acknowledgement.
Triple H: And while most people, most sane people are against John Laurinaitis being the General Manager of RAW and Smackdown, at this stage the WWE have no immediate replacement. But big Johnny wont be round for long if I feel he isnt giving you people what you want!
The fans again begin to roar at Triple Hs announcement.
Triple H: So Id like to
?: Oh really?
Triple H is stopped in his tracks. The crowd begins to boo as Brock Lesnars Legal Manager Paul Heyman surprises us by entering from the back and walking down the ramp. Triple H stands and shakes his head angrily as Heyman joins him in the ring.
Paul Heyman: I hate to sound like The Miz, but really? Do you people actually believe what this man is saying? Its pretty damn clear to me Hunter, that your feeding these half-wits exactly what they want to hear.
Heyman smiles evilly as Triple H stands there uncomfortably.
Triple H: What the hell do you think your doing out here?
Paul Heyman: (laughs) Hunter, I know a lot more then you know. That lawsuit weve got, its still on. But thats not the reason Im out here.
Triple H looks increasingly disgruntled as Heyman continues.
Paul Heyman: In fact, while I was backstage sorting a few things out, I overheard that some people backstage are again unhappy with you. And being the intellectual genius I am I asked a few questions. And so it turns out, that big, tough-guy Triple H, who pushes everyone around, is actually, barely hanging onto a job. I heard first hand from WWE officials that in fact Mr. Laurinaitis job is relatively safe, but your position is becoming increasingly under threat.
Heyman leans forward and wickedly smiles as Triple H tries to contain his anger.
Triple H: I dont know who told you that crap Heyman, but it sure as hell aint true.
Paul Heyman: Is it though? I mean youve always been the Cerebral Assassin, the King of Kings, your whole career youve been helped along the way by Vince. Gifted everything you could ever have wanted! And now, when youre on your own, youre cracking under pressure and about to lose your job.
Triple H stands silent, his head down. The crowd is not sure how to react, but Triple Hs silence suggests that what Heyman is saying is true.
Paul Heyman: Im a smart guy Hunter, and Im also sympathetic. I know what its like to see my company falling down. I saw it first hand with ECW. I can see that your under pressure and maybe I can help.
Heyman smiles sarcastically at Triple H.
Paul Heyman: You look a little angry Hunter, are, are you pissed off at me? Are you pissed off at Brock Lesnar for breaking your arm?
The crowd waits at Heyman torments Triple H.
Triple H: Your damn right Im pissed!
Paul Heyman: Good. So heres the reason I came out here, to ask you for a match. A match for Brock Lesnar at No Way Out.
Triple H looks up with his eyebrow raised.
Paul Heyman: We know that you want, no in fact, you need more people to watch Monday Night RAW every week. We know you need to fill the arena at the No Way Out PPV. And we know that Brock Lesnar is the only man that is capable of that.
Heyman stares at Triple H with an evil grin.
Paul Heyman: So how about it Trips? You find someone to face Brock Lesnar, and you know youve got a huge mainevent for No Way Out. And isnt that what you want; to sell the Pay-Per-View? And seriously, with John Cena on the sidelines, because of Brock Lesnar, who in this business is going to produce a Pay-Per-View worthy mainevent?
Triple H strokes his face as he seriously contemplates the decision.
Triple H: Youre right Paul, youre a smart guy. But what I want to know is why the hell all of a sudden, you and Brock have come back and asked me for a match? I know you Paul. Youre a slippery, pathetic, serpent of a human and I know youre not out here to help me sell a Pay-Per-View. So tell me the truth, because I will find out if you dont!
The crowd roars as Triple H angrily steps closer to Heyman.
Paul Heyman: Ohh Hunter! Dont hurt me Hunter!
Heyman accentuates his words by throwing his arms out.
Paul Heyman: You wanna know the real reason Hunter? Brock Lesnar and I want to embarrass you. We want to embarrass your company. We want to embarrass the whole WWE Universe and prove, once and for all, that Brock Lesnar is the best athlete in the world and that Im the best Manager and Businessman that the wrestling business has ever seen! We will show you what youre missing out on.
Heyman is red and animated as he continues.
Paul Heyman: So whatll it be Hunter? Do you have the balls to find someone good enough to face Brock Lesnar? Or are you going to let your company drift into oblivion before being finished off by me in court?
Triple H and Heyman stare each other down.
Triple H: Alright Paul, youve got a deal!!
The crowd roar as Triple H offers his hand. Heyman sadistically smiles and shakes. Triple H immediately pulls Heyman to within an inch of each others faces. Heyman has a look of shock and horror as his screams are heard through the mic.
Triple H: One final thing...Ive got a message for Mr. Lesnar.
Triple H kicks Heyman in the stomach; he hooks his arms as the crowd stands. PEDIGREE to Heyman!!! The crowd is sent into hysterics as Triple H stands over an out cold Paul Heyman as RAW goes off the air.
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