A single spotlight shines down from above to reveal a raised section of flooring with two chairs. In one sits Christy Hemme in semi-formal clothing with the other being empty as Christy awaits the arrival of her guest. Stephanie McMahon walks in with complete formal attire and the two exchange their greetings. Stephanie sits down in her chair and Christy prepares to start the interview.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to converse about some important aspects leading up to the first episode of Temptation, Mrs. McMahon.
Please, call me Stephanie.
Okay, Stephanie. Firstly, there have been numerous claims floating through the Dirt Sheets of the IWC that describe some sort of "Temptation Tournament" being included in the first episode of the show. Are these rumours fact or just the internet sites trying to gain some cheap hits?
I'm not going to keep it a secret, nor have I even intended this to be a surprise. I was suppose to announce this in a press conference I had slated but canceled in preference for a proper one-on-one interview. But to answer your question, these are indeed facts. I have planned for a Tournament that involves the top eight male wrestlers on the roster to compete for the brand's top title, the Oceania Championship. It will be an elimination-style tournament where the winners will face the other winner(s) in their respective brackets until we get down to two men. Both of them will compete against each other in a Ladder match to determine who will become the first-ever Oceania Champion. A simple, yet effective process.
What were your motives in determining this tournament?
I can't begin running my show without having a top guy, can I? This is the quickest way of determining a champion...
But you are starting the show without a top guy, assuming you mean he will be the Oceania Champion?
Stephanie just gives a ice cold stare towards Christy's way, that puts her off. However, Hemme insisted for an answer.
Don't be a smart-arse kid. I pay you to interview not declare statements. That's what I do... well?
Hemme goes to comment on the irony of what Stephanie just said, but decides to continue on with the interview.
How are these brackets/matches chosen? Can we get a small preview of what we can expect?
Much better, you might get somewhere yet... All the matches will be randomly drawn, so even I can get surprised and the competitors can't complain about their opponents considering we have some of the greatest talents available.
What about the others? Why don't they get a Oceania Title opportunity?
Well... originally I was going to create a tournament that included everyone on the roster. But, with the latest acquisitions to the roster I feel as if I can support a secondary division other than the Vixen's and allow those left over to compete there. That division will be represented by the Temptation Tag Team Championships that I have made, also commonly referred to as the Triple "T" Titles. So, the plans between Batista, The Rock and myself to create a set of Unified Tag Team belts are now gone... although the other two may still want one.
Speaking of the Vixen's, you have employed a "Vixen's Rules" stipulation where the champion must defend her title in a Falls Count Anywhere environment. What was the motives behind this?
I just wanted to add a little spice to the division and prove that these girls aren't no Diva's, nor can they get knocked-out easily. These are vicious women who will do anything to win and lowering the restrictions will help them achieve just that. This, of course, happens after the Battle Royal.
You also said there are eight competitors that will be involved in the match, however the "confirmed appearances" announcement shows only seven. Who is the eighth female?
Just because I revealed my Temptation Tournament plans early doesn't mean that I'm going to give away all of my secrets. You're just going to have to find out by tuning into the first episode of Temptation. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to be heading off.
Stephanie and Christy both get up and exchange their formal farewells. McMahon walks off as Hemme sits back down to review her notes from the interview.
