Post by Hurricane on Jul 6, 2009 8:30:51 GMT -5
TWU Lifeline - Episode #22
Dark Match: Frankie Kazarian and Paul Birchill def. Rob Van Dam and Evan Bourne
Pyros go off to start the show as Papa Roach's "Lifeline" blasts through the arena, interrupted by Johnny Nitro who makes his way to the ring. He gets a microphone and tells everyone that he does not have a match tonight because he is too busy training and resting up for his first World Championship win at Infection! The fans boo him and he says that he plans on sticking around to watch Chris Jericho vs. The Rock tonight. He says that regardless who wins, he will beat either one of them at Infection, because he is the future of professional wrestling and his time is now! They boo him wildly as he leaves.
Cruiserweight Tag Team Bout
AJ Styles and Jay Lethal vs. The Pitbulls w/ Petey Williams
Solid start from Styles and Lethal, who both take turns dominating their opponents with innovative moves, which kind of makes it look as if they are trying to out-do each other. Styles throws Kash into the corner and hits a flying fist shot, knocking Kash forward. AJ hits an enzuigiri and pins him for a two-count. He tags in Jay Lethal, who leaps over the ropes and hits an axe-handle smash before taking Kash down with an armdrag, putting him in an armbar. Kash fights to his feet and hits a few elbow shots before taking Lethal down with an armdrag. He tags in Noble, who comes in strong with a few consecutive clotheslines, a powerslam and a legdrop for a two-count. He argues with the ref and Lethal rolls him up for a two-count. Noble beats him down before whipping him into the corner and running at him. Lethal raises a boot, which hits Noble.
Lethal makes the tag to Styles, who springboards over the top rope with a flying crossbody for a two-count when Kash breaks it up. Both competitors get to their feet and exchange punches. Styles ducks one and hits the pele kick, knocking Noble down. Kash tries to interfere, but Styles superkicks him off the apron. The referee rolls Kash out of the ring as Styles makes his way to the top-rope. Petey Williams grabs Styles' foot and tries to pull him off his perch. Lethal takes Williams out with a flying clothesline and Styles leaps off. Noble evades him and kicks him before hitting the tigerbomb. He tags in Kash, who hits a nice moonsault before pinning Styles for the victory.
Winners: The Pitbulls
They celebrate as they leave the arena. Petey Williams stands on the entrance ramp, smiling fiendishly as fans boo him. Meanwhile, in the ring, AJ Styles gets to his feet and Jay Lethal rolls into the ring. They get in each others' faces, blaming each other for the defeat. Styles pushes Lethal and Lethal pushes him back. Styles shrugs it off and turns to leave, but Lethal nails him from behind with a reverse DDT, planting him on the mat hard. Lethal points at Williams and says he is next.
"Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms is backstage with Kurt Angle, who is asked about his thoughts on Matt Hardy. Kurt Angle says he respects that Hardy wants to make an impact, but he does not respect the way he chose to go about it. He said that he would have wrestled Hardy any day of the week, but to attack a weakened opponent is cowardly. Matt Hardy walks in and says that its nothing personal, but Matt Hardy thought... "who better to beat down than a crazy olympic wrestler who is on his way out of the business anyway?". Angle says Hardy better watch his mouth, but Hardy laughs. Hardy tells Angle that he is 'The Angelic Diablo' and he has been compared to the likes of Shawn Michaels. He is interrupted when THE Shawn Michaels walks up and tells Hardy that being compared to is nothing compared to BEING Shawn Michaels. He says that Hardy better watch his mouth, or else he'll be swallowing teeth in their tag team match later tonight! Hardy turns around and a glimpse of a man with long hair and a coat is seen as he slouches in the hallway.
Triple Threat Match
Shelton Benjamin vs. Paul London vs. Chris Sabin
Great unpredictable match between one half of each team competing in the TLC match at Infection. Benjamin uses his size to dominate early in, by hitting the Stinger Splash on Sabin and taking London down with a swinging kick for a two-count. Sabin breaks up the pin and lays into Benjamin with kicks before clotheslining him over the top rope. He turns to dive onto him, but London takes him down with a dropsault. Instead of making a pinfall, London flies over the top rope towards Benjamin, who moves. London crashes onto the guard-rail and Benjamin throws him into the steel post. Benjamin enters the ring and starts to beat on Sabin before hitting a back suplex for a two-count.
Annoyed, he climbs to the top rope, where he is pushes off by London towards the ramp. London springs up and sunset flips over Sabin with a somersault pin. Sabin keeps rolling, gets to his feet and hits a quick dropkick to London. He lifts him up and whips him across the ring before hitting a loud slap on London's chest before following it up with a nice suplex. He pumps the crowd up and lifts London up for the Cradle Shock. Shelton takes Sabin out with a stiff swinging kick. London escapes and ducks another kick before kicking Shelton and hitting the Sliced Bread #2. He climbs to the top rope and hits a London Calling to win the contest.
Winner: Paul London
He celebrates and Brian Kendrick pats him on the back before raising his hand. Alex Shelley enters the ring and shakes hands with Paul London, showing respect. The World's Greatest Tag Team are on the stage with a microphone. They say that both teams are fantastic opponents, but they need to learn that the fans will never lead them anywhere except on the fired list. Shelton Benjamin says he used to respect the fans, but look what happened to him. Nothing. Now, he has a tag team championship shot and doesn't intend to waste it. They say that at Infection, the World's Greatest Tag Team will be on top of the world once again!
Kane is backstage sitting in a dark room. He begins to laugh and announces that at Infection he is after Michaels' blood, and he will get it! The camera pans away and a man with long hair and a coat is seen slouching in the darkness. Meanwhile, Paul Heyman is backstage and announces that Lifeline episode #23 will be a huge show with announcements made at the end of Infection. He promises it will be the biggest Lifeline show yet!
Special Guest Referee: Lance Storm
CM Punk vs. Edge
Good back-and-forth match with alot of action. Punk gets an advantage early in with a nice flying kick, followed up by several armdrags and a suplex for a two-count. He complains to Storm about a slow count, which gives Edge a chance to hit a cheap shot, followed by the Edgecution. Edge gloats to Storm before making the pinfall for a two-count. He whips Punk, who ducks a clothesline attempt. Punk kicks him and whips him into the corner, hitting a nice high-knee strike followed by a bulldog.
He goes for the pin and only gets a two-count. He pushes Storm and is pushes back. Edge attacks Punk from behind. He goes for the spear, but Punk leaps over it. He trips Edge and tries for the Anaconda Vice, but Edge manages to stay free. Punk hits a few kicks, but Edge catches one and hits a spinebuster. He tries for another spear, but Edge slows him with a kick before lifting him up for the GTS. Edge escapes, pokes Punk in the eye and tries for the Edgecution. Punk reverses it back and ends up nailing the Pepsi Plunge for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
Punk demands Lance Storm to raise his arm in the air and after hesitation, he tries to, but Punk pulls away and laughs at him. Lance Storm pushes Punk, but Punk tackles him and starts to beat him down. Edge fights off CM Punk, seemingly sticking up for Lance Storm. They fight back, beating on CM Punk until Frankie Kazarian storms the ring with "The Ripper" Paul Burchill, who is debuting in TWU. They beat down both Storm and Edge, with Kazarian hitting a Pepsi Plunge and Burchill hitting a C4. They all pose in the ring together and leave, as the crowd is both shocked and confused.
They are immediately caught backstage by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms, who asks them what is going on. CM Punk says that they are three guys who fight their hardest, try their best and are obviously miles ahead of the competition, yet are still pushed down and ignored. He says that it will happen no more and that they will band together and will show everyone just what happens when you mess with the wrong crowd. Helms asks if they have another reason to stay tonight and they say he will find out soon enough. Frankie Kazarian gets the microphone and says that he has not even been featured in many weeks and will show everyone just what he is about in the Infection pre-show when he takes on Evan Bourne one-on-one. Paul Burchill says the same and announces his match against Jeff Hardy on the pre-show. Punk gets the microphone back and tells Helms that they have found somebody to guide them and together they will all rise to greatness. Punk tells them to leave and they all walk off. Someone slouching is seen in the hallway as the camera cuts away.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is seen getting out of a car. He does a few stretches before heading into the arena. He is met by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms, who managed to somehow get across the whole other side of the arena in a matter of seconds. He asks Steamboat for his thoughts on tonight. He says that he was excited at the chance to wrestle, but he realises he is going into the ring with a powerhouse. He says he will try his best and do what he can. The Rock appears and they shake hands and Rock tells him that if Orton tries anything funny, Rock will be there. Steamboat says he appreciates Rock's offer, but claims he doesn't need the help. Rock smiles and says 'thats the Steamboat I remember' and wishes him luck, but says that he WILL be there if theres any trouble, no matter what Steamboat says. Steamboat thanks him for his loyalty.
Tag Team Match
Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle vs. Kane and Matt Hardy
Good match-up with alot of passion. Angle and Kane start it off and Angle fights to get Kane to the mat. 'The Big Red Machine' proves too strong as he pummels on Angle with blows to the back before whipping him into the ropes and nailing an uppercut. He throws Angle into the corner and lands a few punches before going to the opposite corner and storming at him. Angle evades it and fires back with a lovely german suplex for a one-count. He lands a few kicks on Kane and tries to whip him, but Kane spins him around and whips Angle instead. Angle ducks a big boot attempt and hits an uppercut, followed by a nice side suplex before tagging in Shawn Michaels. He comes in strong, hitting Kane with a few backhands before running the ropes and trying for a flying clothesline. He hits Kane with it, but bounces off him like a brick wall. Kane laughs before grabbing Michaels and proceeding to choke him until the referee breaks it up.
He throws Michaels into the corner and hits a few punches before choking him, with the referee breaking it up again. Kane chases the referee momuntarily, but turns around and faces a barrage of right hands from Michaels, who follows it up with a flying clothesline, taking the big man down. He climbs to the top rope, looking for the flying elbow, but Matt Hardy knocks him off balance and Kane throws him off to the mat, before tagging in Hardy. He enters the ring bragging to fans. He slaps Michaels a few times and does his pose before lifting him up and hitting the Side Effect for a two-count. He stomps on Michaels before lifting him up and trying for the Twist of Fate, obviously trying to get it over quickly. Michaels fires at him with elbows and a side suplex. He makes the tag to Angle, who comes in strong.
He knocks down both men several times with clotheslines before hitting a trio of german suplexes on Matt Hardy. He puts the straps on his singlets down and Kane tries to attack him, but Michaels levels him with a superkick. They take it to the outside and fight it out as Angle stalks Hardy, looking for the Angle Slam. He tries for it, but Hardy escapes and pokes Angle in the eye. He ducks a wild punch from Angle and manages to hit the Twist of Fate before pinning Angle for a two-count. Frustrated, Hardy climbs to the top rope. He dives off for a huge leg drop, but Angle moves and Hardy hits the mat. Angle quickly grabs Hardy's leg and slaps on the Ankle lock. Hardy gets the ropes to break it up. Angle goes for a second Angle Slam, but Hardy grabs the ropes. Michaels and Kane are still fighting outside as Hardy inconspicuously low blows Angle before rolling him up with a handful of tights for the win.
Winners: Matt Hardy and Kane
Matt Hardy leaves the ring quickly as Angle tries to get him on the way out. As Hardy walks up the ramp smiling, Angle says "I will get you at Infection!". Kane and Michaels fight through the crowd into the back entrance. As Matt Hardy goes backstage, he is met by CM Punk, Paul Burchill and Frankie Kazarian. CM Punk says it was a fantastic win and that Matt Hardy is somebody who should be World Champion. They offer him a spot in their stable and he accepts. They say that no longer will he be overlooked and he shakes hands with CM Punk.
Backstage, Johnny Nitro is in a room. He begins to talk: "Chris Jericho. Next week, you and I are going one-on-one for the first time ever for the World Heavyweight Championship. My World Heavyweight Championship. You see, Jericho, I'm more like you than you think. I fight hard every week and although I couldn't give a crap about anybody watching, I still strive to be the best. Better than anyone. I may not be the biggest guy on the roster, but I make up for that with something that seems to be lacking in wrestling. Pure. Talent. Chris Jericho, we may not agree with each other's ways, but I promise you this and you'd be stupid not to agree... your career is over. Nobody cares about you anymore. Nobody wants to be 'saved' by a has-been who hasn't done anything notable in several years. Chris Jericho, I'm actually doing you a favour. I will save YOU. Yes thats right, Jericho, I will SAVE YOU from further embaressment and will prevent you from further destroying your legacy when I put you out of your misery once-and-for-all at Infection! It's time to make way for the future, and Chris, I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't the future. I am everything that you wish you still were and I am everything the crowd wishes they could have been. I'm missing but one thing... The TWU World Heavyweight Championship, but that puzzle will be complete when I beat you at Infection!".
Legend vs. Legend Killer
Randy Orton vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
They stare down in the ring as fans chant "Steamboat". Orton looks frustrated by the chants and he kicks the ropes and yells at them to shut up. Steamboat laughs at him and Orton slaps him in the face and tells him to watch his mouth. Steamboat looks at the fans each way, shrugs and lays into Orton with right hands to start the match. He whips "The Legend Killer" across the ropes before taking him to the mat with a signature stiff slap. Orton rolls out of the ring to catch him breath. He tells Steamboat that he's a deadman. He rolls back into the ring and pokes the legend in the eye before taking him to the mat with a hiptoss. He lays into him with punches before slapping him in the face and telling him to get to his feet. He does so, slowly and Orton nails him with a big boot and tells him to get up again. He does and Orton hits a huge neckbreaker and pins Steamboat, but purposely lifts his shoulders off on two before smiling.
He stands up and lifts Steamboat up and whips him into the corner. He does a cut-throat taunt before running at Steamboat, who lifts a foot in the air. Orton catches it, avoiding a stiff kick. He pulls Steamboat in the center of the ring and taunts him as he hobbles on one foot. Unexpectedly, Steamboat hits a nice enzuigiri. Orton quickly gets back up and runs into an armdrag, and another, and another. Steamboat poses and Orton looks furious and surprised. He runs at Steamboat, but it hit with a nice dropkick. Steamboat climbs to the top rope and tries for a crossbody, but Orton moves and Steamboat hits the ground. Orton, overly frustrated begins to lay into Steamboat with stiff right hands, ignoring the referee's commands to get off to be disqualified.
Winner: Ricky Steamboat via. disqualification.
Orton continues to beat on Steamboat in the ring. The referee tries to pull him off and Orton apologizes to him, then nails him with the RKO. He lays into Steamboat with kicks and leaves him nearly motionless in the ring. He leaves and obtains a chair from ringside before returning. He slams it on the mat and gets closer as Steamboat sits up. Orton raises the chair in the air to hit him, but The Rock's music hits and he walks out to a huge ovation. He throws off his jacket and storms the ring, exchanging right hands to Orton before throwing him out of the ring. Orton is furious and he kicks the steel steps as Rock poses in the ring. Rock helps Steamboat up and raises his arm in victory. He stares down with Orton, who suddenly goes from peing annoyed to smiling. He points behind Rock and he turns around, only to be smashed in the head with a steel chair... from Steamboat. "The Dragon" hits him a few more times as Orton enters the ring. He lifts The Rock up and says "Your too trusting Rock... you underestimate me... and THAT will be your downfall!". Orton then RKO's Rock onto the steel chair and Steamboat raises his hand as they leave.
Backstage, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is caught again by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms. Helms asks him the question everyone wants to know: why. He says that Randy Orton is an up-and-comer in the business and is clearly the future of the industry. He says that its time for the old timers like The Rock to hang up their boots and pave the way for youngsters like Orton. He says that when Orton offered him money to help him with his plan, he accepted instantly, because he knows that while the fans don't realise it... there is no escaping the legacy, the fate and the talent of Randy Orton! The camera cuts back to the ring, where The Rock is seen regrouping after his beat down. The referee asks him if he can still fight tonight and he says "for sure". Chris Jericho enters and checks on The Rock and they shake hands before the match starts.
TWU World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho (c) vs. The Rock
They lock up in the ring as fans go crazy. They both try to push each other back, but break away as a stalemate. They shake hands again and lock up another time, with Jericho putting Rock in a headlock, followed by a takedown. He works on Rock's neck as they fight to their feet. Rock pushes Jericho into the ropes and he bounces back. Rock tries to take him down with a clothesline, but Jericho ducks it and hits a springboard dropkick, noting how tired The Rock is. He makes the pin for a two-count. He puts Rock in a wrist lock and backs him into the corner. He hits a few right hands and runs off the ropes, but Rock comes back, hitting a huge spinebuster. He follows it up with two huge clotheslines and a side suplex for a two-count. Tired, he recovers in the corner, which gives Jericho a chance to get to his feet. Rock lands a few punches and tries for a DDT, but Jericho spins him around and hits an enzuigiri. Rock stumbles as Jericho manages to hit the Codebreaker. 1. 2. Rock kicks out! Jericho, surprised, helps Rock to his feet and applauds for him, giving him a chance to recover. After several seconds, they lock up again with Rock putting Jericho in a headlock. Jericho pushes him into the ropes and he bounces back, ducking a boot attempt and fighting back with a flying clothesline on the Champ.
They fight to their feet and Jericho attempts to hit another enzuigiri, but Rock ducks it and hits a DDT. With Jericho on the mat, he takes off his elbowpad and tries for the People's Elbow. As he bounces off the ropes, Jericho flips up and goes for another codebreaker, but Rock evades it, spinning him around and hitting the Rock Bottom. The fans go wild as Rock runs off the ropes, nailing the People's Elbow as he pins Jericho. 1. 2. He kicks out! The Rock, tired as hell, stands up and lifts Jericho up. He goes for another Rock Bottom, but Jericho hits a few elbows and an armdrag. They exchange punches, but Jericho ducks one and takes out Rock's legs, fighting to get him into the Walls of Jericho. Rock gets the ropes. They fights again as Rock tries for another Rock Bottom, but Jericho spins him around and tries for the Codebreaker. Rock escapes it and tries for a huge flying clothesline, but Jericho catches him in the air and hits a modified GTS. He rolls Rock up for a two-count. Jericho runs at Rock, but is rolled up for a two-count. Rock ducks a kick from Jericho and tries for the Rock Bottom again, but Jericho reverses it in mid-air, hitting a picture-perfect DDT, followed by a lionsault for the win.
Winner and still Champion: Chris Jericho
Jericho celebrates in the ring as Rock sits up, nodding in approval. The referee brings the title into the ring, but The Rock snatches it off him. Rock and Jericho stare each other down, stopping as Rock hands Jericho the title and raises his hand in the air. Jericho celebrates a hard-fought win. Randy Orton and Johnny Nitro walk out onto the stage together and stare at their Infection opponents as the show ends.
Dark Match: Frankie Kazarian and Paul Birchill def. Rob Van Dam and Evan Bourne
Pyros go off to start the show as Papa Roach's "Lifeline" blasts through the arena, interrupted by Johnny Nitro who makes his way to the ring. He gets a microphone and tells everyone that he does not have a match tonight because he is too busy training and resting up for his first World Championship win at Infection! The fans boo him and he says that he plans on sticking around to watch Chris Jericho vs. The Rock tonight. He says that regardless who wins, he will beat either one of them at Infection, because he is the future of professional wrestling and his time is now! They boo him wildly as he leaves.
Cruiserweight Tag Team Bout
AJ Styles and Jay Lethal vs. The Pitbulls w/ Petey Williams
Solid start from Styles and Lethal, who both take turns dominating their opponents with innovative moves, which kind of makes it look as if they are trying to out-do each other. Styles throws Kash into the corner and hits a flying fist shot, knocking Kash forward. AJ hits an enzuigiri and pins him for a two-count. He tags in Jay Lethal, who leaps over the ropes and hits an axe-handle smash before taking Kash down with an armdrag, putting him in an armbar. Kash fights to his feet and hits a few elbow shots before taking Lethal down with an armdrag. He tags in Noble, who comes in strong with a few consecutive clotheslines, a powerslam and a legdrop for a two-count. He argues with the ref and Lethal rolls him up for a two-count. Noble beats him down before whipping him into the corner and running at him. Lethal raises a boot, which hits Noble.
Lethal makes the tag to Styles, who springboards over the top rope with a flying crossbody for a two-count when Kash breaks it up. Both competitors get to their feet and exchange punches. Styles ducks one and hits the pele kick, knocking Noble down. Kash tries to interfere, but Styles superkicks him off the apron. The referee rolls Kash out of the ring as Styles makes his way to the top-rope. Petey Williams grabs Styles' foot and tries to pull him off his perch. Lethal takes Williams out with a flying clothesline and Styles leaps off. Noble evades him and kicks him before hitting the tigerbomb. He tags in Kash, who hits a nice moonsault before pinning Styles for the victory.
Winners: The Pitbulls
They celebrate as they leave the arena. Petey Williams stands on the entrance ramp, smiling fiendishly as fans boo him. Meanwhile, in the ring, AJ Styles gets to his feet and Jay Lethal rolls into the ring. They get in each others' faces, blaming each other for the defeat. Styles pushes Lethal and Lethal pushes him back. Styles shrugs it off and turns to leave, but Lethal nails him from behind with a reverse DDT, planting him on the mat hard. Lethal points at Williams and says he is next.
"Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms is backstage with Kurt Angle, who is asked about his thoughts on Matt Hardy. Kurt Angle says he respects that Hardy wants to make an impact, but he does not respect the way he chose to go about it. He said that he would have wrestled Hardy any day of the week, but to attack a weakened opponent is cowardly. Matt Hardy walks in and says that its nothing personal, but Matt Hardy thought... "who better to beat down than a crazy olympic wrestler who is on his way out of the business anyway?". Angle says Hardy better watch his mouth, but Hardy laughs. Hardy tells Angle that he is 'The Angelic Diablo' and he has been compared to the likes of Shawn Michaels. He is interrupted when THE Shawn Michaels walks up and tells Hardy that being compared to is nothing compared to BEING Shawn Michaels. He says that Hardy better watch his mouth, or else he'll be swallowing teeth in their tag team match later tonight! Hardy turns around and a glimpse of a man with long hair and a coat is seen as he slouches in the hallway.
Triple Threat Match
Shelton Benjamin vs. Paul London vs. Chris Sabin
Great unpredictable match between one half of each team competing in the TLC match at Infection. Benjamin uses his size to dominate early in, by hitting the Stinger Splash on Sabin and taking London down with a swinging kick for a two-count. Sabin breaks up the pin and lays into Benjamin with kicks before clotheslining him over the top rope. He turns to dive onto him, but London takes him down with a dropsault. Instead of making a pinfall, London flies over the top rope towards Benjamin, who moves. London crashes onto the guard-rail and Benjamin throws him into the steel post. Benjamin enters the ring and starts to beat on Sabin before hitting a back suplex for a two-count.
Annoyed, he climbs to the top rope, where he is pushes off by London towards the ramp. London springs up and sunset flips over Sabin with a somersault pin. Sabin keeps rolling, gets to his feet and hits a quick dropkick to London. He lifts him up and whips him across the ring before hitting a loud slap on London's chest before following it up with a nice suplex. He pumps the crowd up and lifts London up for the Cradle Shock. Shelton takes Sabin out with a stiff swinging kick. London escapes and ducks another kick before kicking Shelton and hitting the Sliced Bread #2. He climbs to the top rope and hits a London Calling to win the contest.
Winner: Paul London
He celebrates and Brian Kendrick pats him on the back before raising his hand. Alex Shelley enters the ring and shakes hands with Paul London, showing respect. The World's Greatest Tag Team are on the stage with a microphone. They say that both teams are fantastic opponents, but they need to learn that the fans will never lead them anywhere except on the fired list. Shelton Benjamin says he used to respect the fans, but look what happened to him. Nothing. Now, he has a tag team championship shot and doesn't intend to waste it. They say that at Infection, the World's Greatest Tag Team will be on top of the world once again!
Kane is backstage sitting in a dark room. He begins to laugh and announces that at Infection he is after Michaels' blood, and he will get it! The camera pans away and a man with long hair and a coat is seen slouching in the darkness. Meanwhile, Paul Heyman is backstage and announces that Lifeline episode #23 will be a huge show with announcements made at the end of Infection. He promises it will be the biggest Lifeline show yet!
Special Guest Referee: Lance Storm
CM Punk vs. Edge
Good back-and-forth match with alot of action. Punk gets an advantage early in with a nice flying kick, followed up by several armdrags and a suplex for a two-count. He complains to Storm about a slow count, which gives Edge a chance to hit a cheap shot, followed by the Edgecution. Edge gloats to Storm before making the pinfall for a two-count. He whips Punk, who ducks a clothesline attempt. Punk kicks him and whips him into the corner, hitting a nice high-knee strike followed by a bulldog.
He goes for the pin and only gets a two-count. He pushes Storm and is pushes back. Edge attacks Punk from behind. He goes for the spear, but Punk leaps over it. He trips Edge and tries for the Anaconda Vice, but Edge manages to stay free. Punk hits a few kicks, but Edge catches one and hits a spinebuster. He tries for another spear, but Edge slows him with a kick before lifting him up for the GTS. Edge escapes, pokes Punk in the eye and tries for the Edgecution. Punk reverses it back and ends up nailing the Pepsi Plunge for the win.
Winner: CM Punk
Punk demands Lance Storm to raise his arm in the air and after hesitation, he tries to, but Punk pulls away and laughs at him. Lance Storm pushes Punk, but Punk tackles him and starts to beat him down. Edge fights off CM Punk, seemingly sticking up for Lance Storm. They fight back, beating on CM Punk until Frankie Kazarian storms the ring with "The Ripper" Paul Burchill, who is debuting in TWU. They beat down both Storm and Edge, with Kazarian hitting a Pepsi Plunge and Burchill hitting a C4. They all pose in the ring together and leave, as the crowd is both shocked and confused.
They are immediately caught backstage by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms, who asks them what is going on. CM Punk says that they are three guys who fight their hardest, try their best and are obviously miles ahead of the competition, yet are still pushed down and ignored. He says that it will happen no more and that they will band together and will show everyone just what happens when you mess with the wrong crowd. Helms asks if they have another reason to stay tonight and they say he will find out soon enough. Frankie Kazarian gets the microphone and says that he has not even been featured in many weeks and will show everyone just what he is about in the Infection pre-show when he takes on Evan Bourne one-on-one. Paul Burchill says the same and announces his match against Jeff Hardy on the pre-show. Punk gets the microphone back and tells Helms that they have found somebody to guide them and together they will all rise to greatness. Punk tells them to leave and they all walk off. Someone slouching is seen in the hallway as the camera cuts away.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is seen getting out of a car. He does a few stretches before heading into the arena. He is met by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms, who managed to somehow get across the whole other side of the arena in a matter of seconds. He asks Steamboat for his thoughts on tonight. He says that he was excited at the chance to wrestle, but he realises he is going into the ring with a powerhouse. He says he will try his best and do what he can. The Rock appears and they shake hands and Rock tells him that if Orton tries anything funny, Rock will be there. Steamboat says he appreciates Rock's offer, but claims he doesn't need the help. Rock smiles and says 'thats the Steamboat I remember' and wishes him luck, but says that he WILL be there if theres any trouble, no matter what Steamboat says. Steamboat thanks him for his loyalty.
Tag Team Match
Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle vs. Kane and Matt Hardy
Good match-up with alot of passion. Angle and Kane start it off and Angle fights to get Kane to the mat. 'The Big Red Machine' proves too strong as he pummels on Angle with blows to the back before whipping him into the ropes and nailing an uppercut. He throws Angle into the corner and lands a few punches before going to the opposite corner and storming at him. Angle evades it and fires back with a lovely german suplex for a one-count. He lands a few kicks on Kane and tries to whip him, but Kane spins him around and whips Angle instead. Angle ducks a big boot attempt and hits an uppercut, followed by a nice side suplex before tagging in Shawn Michaels. He comes in strong, hitting Kane with a few backhands before running the ropes and trying for a flying clothesline. He hits Kane with it, but bounces off him like a brick wall. Kane laughs before grabbing Michaels and proceeding to choke him until the referee breaks it up.
He throws Michaels into the corner and hits a few punches before choking him, with the referee breaking it up again. Kane chases the referee momuntarily, but turns around and faces a barrage of right hands from Michaels, who follows it up with a flying clothesline, taking the big man down. He climbs to the top rope, looking for the flying elbow, but Matt Hardy knocks him off balance and Kane throws him off to the mat, before tagging in Hardy. He enters the ring bragging to fans. He slaps Michaels a few times and does his pose before lifting him up and hitting the Side Effect for a two-count. He stomps on Michaels before lifting him up and trying for the Twist of Fate, obviously trying to get it over quickly. Michaels fires at him with elbows and a side suplex. He makes the tag to Angle, who comes in strong.
He knocks down both men several times with clotheslines before hitting a trio of german suplexes on Matt Hardy. He puts the straps on his singlets down and Kane tries to attack him, but Michaels levels him with a superkick. They take it to the outside and fight it out as Angle stalks Hardy, looking for the Angle Slam. He tries for it, but Hardy escapes and pokes Angle in the eye. He ducks a wild punch from Angle and manages to hit the Twist of Fate before pinning Angle for a two-count. Frustrated, Hardy climbs to the top rope. He dives off for a huge leg drop, but Angle moves and Hardy hits the mat. Angle quickly grabs Hardy's leg and slaps on the Ankle lock. Hardy gets the ropes to break it up. Angle goes for a second Angle Slam, but Hardy grabs the ropes. Michaels and Kane are still fighting outside as Hardy inconspicuously low blows Angle before rolling him up with a handful of tights for the win.
Winners: Matt Hardy and Kane
Matt Hardy leaves the ring quickly as Angle tries to get him on the way out. As Hardy walks up the ramp smiling, Angle says "I will get you at Infection!". Kane and Michaels fight through the crowd into the back entrance. As Matt Hardy goes backstage, he is met by CM Punk, Paul Burchill and Frankie Kazarian. CM Punk says it was a fantastic win and that Matt Hardy is somebody who should be World Champion. They offer him a spot in their stable and he accepts. They say that no longer will he be overlooked and he shakes hands with CM Punk.
Backstage, Johnny Nitro is in a room. He begins to talk: "Chris Jericho. Next week, you and I are going one-on-one for the first time ever for the World Heavyweight Championship. My World Heavyweight Championship. You see, Jericho, I'm more like you than you think. I fight hard every week and although I couldn't give a crap about anybody watching, I still strive to be the best. Better than anyone. I may not be the biggest guy on the roster, but I make up for that with something that seems to be lacking in wrestling. Pure. Talent. Chris Jericho, we may not agree with each other's ways, but I promise you this and you'd be stupid not to agree... your career is over. Nobody cares about you anymore. Nobody wants to be 'saved' by a has-been who hasn't done anything notable in several years. Chris Jericho, I'm actually doing you a favour. I will save YOU. Yes thats right, Jericho, I will SAVE YOU from further embaressment and will prevent you from further destroying your legacy when I put you out of your misery once-and-for-all at Infection! It's time to make way for the future, and Chris, I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't the future. I am everything that you wish you still were and I am everything the crowd wishes they could have been. I'm missing but one thing... The TWU World Heavyweight Championship, but that puzzle will be complete when I beat you at Infection!".
Legend vs. Legend Killer
Randy Orton vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
They stare down in the ring as fans chant "Steamboat". Orton looks frustrated by the chants and he kicks the ropes and yells at them to shut up. Steamboat laughs at him and Orton slaps him in the face and tells him to watch his mouth. Steamboat looks at the fans each way, shrugs and lays into Orton with right hands to start the match. He whips "The Legend Killer" across the ropes before taking him to the mat with a signature stiff slap. Orton rolls out of the ring to catch him breath. He tells Steamboat that he's a deadman. He rolls back into the ring and pokes the legend in the eye before taking him to the mat with a hiptoss. He lays into him with punches before slapping him in the face and telling him to get to his feet. He does so, slowly and Orton nails him with a big boot and tells him to get up again. He does and Orton hits a huge neckbreaker and pins Steamboat, but purposely lifts his shoulders off on two before smiling.
He stands up and lifts Steamboat up and whips him into the corner. He does a cut-throat taunt before running at Steamboat, who lifts a foot in the air. Orton catches it, avoiding a stiff kick. He pulls Steamboat in the center of the ring and taunts him as he hobbles on one foot. Unexpectedly, Steamboat hits a nice enzuigiri. Orton quickly gets back up and runs into an armdrag, and another, and another. Steamboat poses and Orton looks furious and surprised. He runs at Steamboat, but it hit with a nice dropkick. Steamboat climbs to the top rope and tries for a crossbody, but Orton moves and Steamboat hits the ground. Orton, overly frustrated begins to lay into Steamboat with stiff right hands, ignoring the referee's commands to get off to be disqualified.
Winner: Ricky Steamboat via. disqualification.
Orton continues to beat on Steamboat in the ring. The referee tries to pull him off and Orton apologizes to him, then nails him with the RKO. He lays into Steamboat with kicks and leaves him nearly motionless in the ring. He leaves and obtains a chair from ringside before returning. He slams it on the mat and gets closer as Steamboat sits up. Orton raises the chair in the air to hit him, but The Rock's music hits and he walks out to a huge ovation. He throws off his jacket and storms the ring, exchanging right hands to Orton before throwing him out of the ring. Orton is furious and he kicks the steel steps as Rock poses in the ring. Rock helps Steamboat up and raises his arm in victory. He stares down with Orton, who suddenly goes from peing annoyed to smiling. He points behind Rock and he turns around, only to be smashed in the head with a steel chair... from Steamboat. "The Dragon" hits him a few more times as Orton enters the ring. He lifts The Rock up and says "Your too trusting Rock... you underestimate me... and THAT will be your downfall!". Orton then RKO's Rock onto the steel chair and Steamboat raises his hand as they leave.
Backstage, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is caught again by "Ace Reporter" Gregory Helms. Helms asks him the question everyone wants to know: why. He says that Randy Orton is an up-and-comer in the business and is clearly the future of the industry. He says that its time for the old timers like The Rock to hang up their boots and pave the way for youngsters like Orton. He says that when Orton offered him money to help him with his plan, he accepted instantly, because he knows that while the fans don't realise it... there is no escaping the legacy, the fate and the talent of Randy Orton! The camera cuts back to the ring, where The Rock is seen regrouping after his beat down. The referee asks him if he can still fight tonight and he says "for sure". Chris Jericho enters and checks on The Rock and they shake hands before the match starts.
TWU World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho (c) vs. The Rock
They lock up in the ring as fans go crazy. They both try to push each other back, but break away as a stalemate. They shake hands again and lock up another time, with Jericho putting Rock in a headlock, followed by a takedown. He works on Rock's neck as they fight to their feet. Rock pushes Jericho into the ropes and he bounces back. Rock tries to take him down with a clothesline, but Jericho ducks it and hits a springboard dropkick, noting how tired The Rock is. He makes the pin for a two-count. He puts Rock in a wrist lock and backs him into the corner. He hits a few right hands and runs off the ropes, but Rock comes back, hitting a huge spinebuster. He follows it up with two huge clotheslines and a side suplex for a two-count. Tired, he recovers in the corner, which gives Jericho a chance to get to his feet. Rock lands a few punches and tries for a DDT, but Jericho spins him around and hits an enzuigiri. Rock stumbles as Jericho manages to hit the Codebreaker. 1. 2. Rock kicks out! Jericho, surprised, helps Rock to his feet and applauds for him, giving him a chance to recover. After several seconds, they lock up again with Rock putting Jericho in a headlock. Jericho pushes him into the ropes and he bounces back, ducking a boot attempt and fighting back with a flying clothesline on the Champ.
They fight to their feet and Jericho attempts to hit another enzuigiri, but Rock ducks it and hits a DDT. With Jericho on the mat, he takes off his elbowpad and tries for the People's Elbow. As he bounces off the ropes, Jericho flips up and goes for another codebreaker, but Rock evades it, spinning him around and hitting the Rock Bottom. The fans go wild as Rock runs off the ropes, nailing the People's Elbow as he pins Jericho. 1. 2. He kicks out! The Rock, tired as hell, stands up and lifts Jericho up. He goes for another Rock Bottom, but Jericho hits a few elbows and an armdrag. They exchange punches, but Jericho ducks one and takes out Rock's legs, fighting to get him into the Walls of Jericho. Rock gets the ropes. They fights again as Rock tries for another Rock Bottom, but Jericho spins him around and tries for the Codebreaker. Rock escapes it and tries for a huge flying clothesline, but Jericho catches him in the air and hits a modified GTS. He rolls Rock up for a two-count. Jericho runs at Rock, but is rolled up for a two-count. Rock ducks a kick from Jericho and tries for the Rock Bottom again, but Jericho reverses it in mid-air, hitting a picture-perfect DDT, followed by a lionsault for the win.
Winner and still Champion: Chris Jericho
Jericho celebrates in the ring as Rock sits up, nodding in approval. The referee brings the title into the ring, but The Rock snatches it off him. Rock and Jericho stare each other down, stopping as Rock hands Jericho the title and raises his hand in the air. Jericho celebrates a hard-fought win. Randy Orton and Johnny Nitro walk out onto the stage together and stare at their Infection opponents as the show ends.
