Post by ICW on May 2, 2013 23:42:42 GMT -5
This is a landmark episode of Monday Night RAW. Vince McMahon, the founding father of sports entertainment, stands victorious yet again. The owner and Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment has struck a deal with Dixie Carter to acquire Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling.
Vince McMahon owns his competition.
Once again.
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October 8, 2007 *Night after WWE: No Mercy*
Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
[Monday Night RAW opens up with its usual (although impressive) pyrotechnics display. The camera pans around the jammed packed Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fans are holding up colorful signs for the millions of viewers at home to enjoy while cheering over the theme song of Monday Night RAW “Wanna be Loved” by Papa Roach…]
Jim Ross: We are coming to you live from the sold out Bradley Center here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! And after a nearly 3 month absence, Vince McMahon returns to Monday Night RAW and is expected to address the entire WWE Universe in what promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights in the history of sports entertainment!
[Cameras CUT to Jim Ross and Jerry ‘The King” Lawler. The iconic duo look especially excited for this episode of Monday Night RAW as King has a gigantic smile plastered on his face…]
Jim Ross: Good evening everyone, I’m Jim Ross joined by Jerry “The King” Lawler and, King, we are moments away from a monumental address by none other than Vince McMahon!
The King: Rumors have been flying around backstage all day, JR, and if what I’m hearing is true…tonight really is going to be historic! It’s going be a night that none of us are ever going to forget!
[“No Chance” by Jim Johnston plays over the arena’s sound system to an unbelievably HUGE POP from the Milwaukee crowd!]
Jim Ross: And, King, I think business is about to pick up!
The King: It’s him! Here he comes! The most successful figure in sports entertainment history, JR! Do you think the rumors are true?!?!
Jim Ross: I’m not one to speculate but I think we’re about to find out!
[The crowd’s ovation only heightens as Vince McMahon steps out to the stage. McMahon is wearing an implacably neat navy blue suit matched with a red tie. McMahon marches down the ramp in his typical strut, the crowd absolutely adoring the owner of the WWE. Ring announcer Lillian Garcia introduces The Boss…]
*Lillian Garcia: Ladies and Gentlemen! Please welcome to the ring the owner and Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment….MRRRRRRR. MCCCCMMMAAAHHHHOOOONNN!
[McMahon enters the ring with a big grin on his face. Lillian hands him the microphone which he graciously accepts. McMahon circles the ring a few times before coming to a halt at the center of the canvas. His theme music dies down…]
JR: We have not seen Mr. McMahon since June 30th of this year, King.
The King; Yeah! That staged collapsed on him! You don’t think that’s what this is about do you?!?!
JR: Somehow I don’t think so…
[The fans are still cheering for McMahon, who brings the microphone to his mouth. The crowd hushes quiet to hear what Mr. McMahon has to say…]
Vince McMahon: Firstly, I would like to start off expressing my gratitude to each and everyone of you people in attendance and especially those around the world watching from their televisions at home!
[The crowd cheers loudly…]
JR: An uncharacteristic show of gratitude by Mr. McMahon…
The King: What do you mean uncharacteristic?!?
Vince McMahon: Secondly…I would like to address the rumors that have been circulating throughout the various forms of media for the past twenty-four hours or so…
The King: Here we go, JR!
Vince McMahon: I have always believed in making smart and appropriate business decisions. My entire life has revolved around doing good business. That strive to be the best businessman coupled with my…shall we say competitiveness…has made me the most successful figure in Sports Entertainment history.
[The crowd responds to that statement very favorably…]
JR: I wish I could disagree with that statement but he’s right.
The King: Of course he is! Can you name anyone who has had such a profound and lasting impact on sports entertainment than Vincent Kennedy McMahon?!?
Vince McMahon: Over six-years ago I purchased my own competition. First, I acquired World Championship Wrestling and then, just months later, I acquired Extreme Championship Wrestling. It was the proudest moment of my entire career. I owned my own competition! It was as if George Steinbrenner purchased the Boston Red Sox! I was the lone king of this industry and the WWE was my kingdom…
[Vince seems reflective as he speaks these next words…]
Vince McMahon: And then…and then a little organization by the name of Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling came to fruition…
[The crowd boos at the mention of TNA…]
The King: Here it comes, JR!!! The rumors are true!
The JR: By gawd almighty…could it really be, King?
Vince McMahon: I must admit that I never considered that organization much of a threat. I had no interest in competing with TNA because, quite frankly, they did not serve as much competition. Simply put, they were not a pimple on the WWE’s ass!
[The crowd erupts with cheers!]
JR: That’s quite a cheeky metaphor!
The King: Hahaha! And it’s a true one!
Vince McMahon: However, I was always aware of the talent TNA possessed. Talent they made famous on a national level. Talent who are icons in this business. The idea of acquiring some of their talent was, frankly, quite appealing. However, we always viewed that idea as merely wishful thinking. That is until., ladies and gentlemen, our wishful thinking turned into reality…
[The crowd ERUPTS with cheers at McMahon’s proclamation. King and JR remain quite as McMahon continues…]
Vince McMahon: The rumors are true, ladies and gentlemen. After weeks of negotiating with the president of TNA…I now own Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling…
[The crowd ERUPTS WITH EAR SHATTERING CHEERS as McMahon soaks in their adoration…]
The King: It’s true, JR! I can’t believe it!
JR: I’m at a loss of words here, King…
Vince McMahon: The fate of the TNA roster, like WCW and ECW before it, rests…in my hands. I decide who stays and who goes. I decide who makes it to the big leagues of sports entertainment! ME! Once again, Vincent Kennedy McMahon is the soul KING of sports entertainment! No one – NOBODY – can ever compete with me!
[The crowd supports McMahon’s statement with cheers…]
JR: Whether you like him or hate him, you cannot deny the absolute domination Vince McMahon has had over sports entertainment and professional wrestling as a whole…
The King: No kidding! He bought out WCW, he bought out ECW, and now he’s bought out TNA! He’s an international icon, one of the greatest businessmen on the planet! Plus, you gotta know Jeff Jarrett must be steaming!
JR: Be nice…
Vince McMahon: After some early contemplation, I think I’ve decided what to do with my newest acquisition. And that’s…
[Suddenly, “Here Comes the Money” by Jim Johnston plays over the arena to a shocking gasp from the sold out crowd! The shock quickly wears off and becomes unanimous cheers…]
The King: WHAT?!??
JR: WILL YOU LISTEN TO HIS OVATION!!! Could it be?!?!
[Shane McMahon smoothly walks out to the stage and the massive cheers unbelievably grow….]
The King: IT’S SHANE-O-MAC, JR!
JR: By gawd almighty I cannot believe this! What in the hell is he doing here?!?!
[Shane-O-Mac plays up to the crowd a bit, doing his air jump rope shtick but it’s more clam and cool than energetic. Shane is wearing an open collared black shirt with slacks. The son of Vince McMahon walks down the ramp as Lillian Garcia, who sounds just as shocked as everyone, introduces him…]
*Lillian Garcia: Ladies and gentlemen…please welcome to the ring…SHANEEEEEE MCCCMMMAAAHHHHOOONNN!
[Shane climbs up the ring steps situated on the North-West corner of the ring and wipes his feet on the apron. He proceeds to enter the ring as Vince looks at him with a mix of confusion and resentment. Shane passes by his father with a smile on his face as he retrieves a microphone from a ringside attendant. His theme dies down but the crowds cheers remain as loud as can be…]
The King: This feels eerily similar doesn’t it, JR?
JR: We have seen Shane throw a wrench in his father’s plans before…is he here to do that yet again?
[Camera ZOOMS in on a wide shot of Vince and Shane staring down another…]
Shane McMahon: How’s it going, pops? You didn’t expect to see me here in Milwaukee did ya?
Vince McMahon: Damn it, Shane! What in the hell do you want?
Shane McMahon: Take it easy, dad…
Vince McMahon: “Take it easy” my ass! What are you up to damn it?!?
Shane McMahon: I’m here for one very simple reason, dad. I’m here…because the WWE needs me.
The King: Needs him! Mr. McMahon just acquired TNA for God knows how much dough! We’re doing just find aren’t we, JR?
JR: While certain aspects of our company can improve – just like every company around the world – I would have to agree with you, King. I’m not certain as to what the young McMahon is alluding to.
Vince McMahon: Damn it, Shane, you better start making sense…FAST! You’re ruining…
Shane McMahon: Ruining what, dad? What am I exactly ruining? Your time to gloat? Well congratulations, dad. It’s another victory for you. It’s another grand achievement for Vincent Kennedy McMahon. There. Did that fill your ego, dad? Does that make you proud? Does that make you want to strut around this ring with your chest puffed out and a grin on your face? Or do I need to get Pat Patterson out here so he can kiss your ass and tell you what a glorious and brilliant victory this is for you...
[The crowd “ohhhh’s” in response to Shane’s mini tirade. Vince doesn’t respond verbally but his body language says it all: he is fuming mad…]
Shane McMahon: You wanna know my initial reaction to the rumors, dad? You wanna know what I really thought? At first I was thrilled for you. You’re my father and I love you. Nothing in the world will ever change that. But as I sat down in my office at home, as I leaned back in my chair with my feet up on my desk and with a drink in my hand, I started to think. It brought me back to over six-years ago. You remember that don’t ya, pops?
JR: Shane referring to McMahon’s acquisition of WCW and ECW…
The King: Something he was a big part of!
Shane McMahon: Do you remember how badly you buried WCW? Do you remember how badly you treated WCW and even ECW wrestlers just because they were trying to make a living in this business outside of the WWE? Of course you do, dad. And you know why you did it. You did it...because it fed your ego. You got off on being “the king” of this business, you wanted to show everyone that NOBODY dare opposes Vincent Kennedy McMahon. And just like that [Shane snaps his fingers] what once was a fun business…was completely changed.
The King: JR this…this doesn’t sound too good.
JR: To say the very least, King.
Shane McMahon: After I was done reminiscing about the past…I thought about the future. I thought about how you would handle your newest “:acquisition” – because that’s all this is to you, dad – and I knew what was going to happen. You were gonna treat TNA the same way you did WCW and ECW. You were going to make the same damn mistakes you made six years ago. I can’t let you further destroy a business YOU raised me to respect and to love and to cherish, dad, because your ego gets the best of you…
[The crowd is really murmuring with anticipation…]
Shane McMahon: I moved from my office to the home theater and I eyed all the footage I had, dad. Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales. Hulk Hogan vs. The Macho Man Sandy Savage. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock…
[The fans ERUPT with cheers at the mention of these six icons…]
Shane McMahon: And then I thought about what’s on our television’s today, dad. Donald Trump shaving your head! You disrespecting the legacy of ECW. Midgets. Giants. God, dad, look at what you’ve turned this business into! Everything has gone down hill ever since you put a gigantic dent in this business after buying WCW and ECW. I can’t let this happen again, pops…
The King: What’s he talking about, JR?
JR: I’ve never seen this young man this so serious, King. He’s practically shaking with rage…
Shane McMahon: You’ve ran the WWE for decades, pops. And it’s true…at one time you were untouchable. But you’re time is over, dad. It’s over and you need to accept it. You need to do the right thing, pops. You need me. You need my youth. You need my vision. You need me to take the burden of running this company off your shoulders.
[Shane inches towards his father, the duo practically nose to nose…]
Shane McMahon: And if you don’t give it to me, dad…I’m going to take it from you.
[Shane and Vince have locked eyes. After a tense few seconds, Shane drops the microphone to the canvas and leaves. His music doesn’t even play from the arena’s loud speakers. Instead, the camera alternates between Vince standing stone cold in the ring and Shane walking backward up the ramp…]
JR: Ladies and gentlemen…this was supposed to be a joyous moment for the WWE Universe but…well, it’s anything but that.
The King: I can’t believe what we just heard coming out of Shane McMahon’s mouth…
[Shane disappears as Vince is left fuming in the ring. We focus on McMahon before we fade to black…]
Vince McMahon owns his competition.
Once again.
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October 8, 2007 *Night after WWE: No Mercy*
Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
[Monday Night RAW opens up with its usual (although impressive) pyrotechnics display. The camera pans around the jammed packed Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fans are holding up colorful signs for the millions of viewers at home to enjoy while cheering over the theme song of Monday Night RAW “Wanna be Loved” by Papa Roach…]
Jim Ross: We are coming to you live from the sold out Bradley Center here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! And after a nearly 3 month absence, Vince McMahon returns to Monday Night RAW and is expected to address the entire WWE Universe in what promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights in the history of sports entertainment!
[Cameras CUT to Jim Ross and Jerry ‘The King” Lawler. The iconic duo look especially excited for this episode of Monday Night RAW as King has a gigantic smile plastered on his face…]
Jim Ross: Good evening everyone, I’m Jim Ross joined by Jerry “The King” Lawler and, King, we are moments away from a monumental address by none other than Vince McMahon!
The King: Rumors have been flying around backstage all day, JR, and if what I’m hearing is true…tonight really is going to be historic! It’s going be a night that none of us are ever going to forget!
[“No Chance” by Jim Johnston plays over the arena’s sound system to an unbelievably HUGE POP from the Milwaukee crowd!]
Jim Ross: And, King, I think business is about to pick up!
The King: It’s him! Here he comes! The most successful figure in sports entertainment history, JR! Do you think the rumors are true?!?!
Jim Ross: I’m not one to speculate but I think we’re about to find out!
[The crowd’s ovation only heightens as Vince McMahon steps out to the stage. McMahon is wearing an implacably neat navy blue suit matched with a red tie. McMahon marches down the ramp in his typical strut, the crowd absolutely adoring the owner of the WWE. Ring announcer Lillian Garcia introduces The Boss…]
*Lillian Garcia: Ladies and Gentlemen! Please welcome to the ring the owner and Chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment….MRRRRRRR. MCCCCMMMAAAHHHHOOOONNN!
[McMahon enters the ring with a big grin on his face. Lillian hands him the microphone which he graciously accepts. McMahon circles the ring a few times before coming to a halt at the center of the canvas. His theme music dies down…]
JR: We have not seen Mr. McMahon since June 30th of this year, King.
The King; Yeah! That staged collapsed on him! You don’t think that’s what this is about do you?!?!
JR: Somehow I don’t think so…
[The fans are still cheering for McMahon, who brings the microphone to his mouth. The crowd hushes quiet to hear what Mr. McMahon has to say…]
Vince McMahon: Firstly, I would like to start off expressing my gratitude to each and everyone of you people in attendance and especially those around the world watching from their televisions at home!
[The crowd cheers loudly…]
JR: An uncharacteristic show of gratitude by Mr. McMahon…
The King: What do you mean uncharacteristic?!?
Vince McMahon: Secondly…I would like to address the rumors that have been circulating throughout the various forms of media for the past twenty-four hours or so…
The King: Here we go, JR!
Vince McMahon: I have always believed in making smart and appropriate business decisions. My entire life has revolved around doing good business. That strive to be the best businessman coupled with my…shall we say competitiveness…has made me the most successful figure in Sports Entertainment history.
[The crowd responds to that statement very favorably…]
JR: I wish I could disagree with that statement but he’s right.
The King: Of course he is! Can you name anyone who has had such a profound and lasting impact on sports entertainment than Vincent Kennedy McMahon?!?
Vince McMahon: Over six-years ago I purchased my own competition. First, I acquired World Championship Wrestling and then, just months later, I acquired Extreme Championship Wrestling. It was the proudest moment of my entire career. I owned my own competition! It was as if George Steinbrenner purchased the Boston Red Sox! I was the lone king of this industry and the WWE was my kingdom…
[Vince seems reflective as he speaks these next words…]
Vince McMahon: And then…and then a little organization by the name of Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling came to fruition…
[The crowd boos at the mention of TNA…]
The King: Here it comes, JR!!! The rumors are true!
The JR: By gawd almighty…could it really be, King?
Vince McMahon: I must admit that I never considered that organization much of a threat. I had no interest in competing with TNA because, quite frankly, they did not serve as much competition. Simply put, they were not a pimple on the WWE’s ass!
[The crowd erupts with cheers!]
JR: That’s quite a cheeky metaphor!
The King: Hahaha! And it’s a true one!
Vince McMahon: However, I was always aware of the talent TNA possessed. Talent they made famous on a national level. Talent who are icons in this business. The idea of acquiring some of their talent was, frankly, quite appealing. However, we always viewed that idea as merely wishful thinking. That is until., ladies and gentlemen, our wishful thinking turned into reality…
[The crowd ERUPTS with cheers at McMahon’s proclamation. King and JR remain quite as McMahon continues…]
Vince McMahon: The rumors are true, ladies and gentlemen. After weeks of negotiating with the president of TNA…I now own Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling…
[The crowd ERUPTS WITH EAR SHATTERING CHEERS as McMahon soaks in their adoration…]
The King: It’s true, JR! I can’t believe it!
JR: I’m at a loss of words here, King…
Vince McMahon: The fate of the TNA roster, like WCW and ECW before it, rests…in my hands. I decide who stays and who goes. I decide who makes it to the big leagues of sports entertainment! ME! Once again, Vincent Kennedy McMahon is the soul KING of sports entertainment! No one – NOBODY – can ever compete with me!
[The crowd supports McMahon’s statement with cheers…]
JR: Whether you like him or hate him, you cannot deny the absolute domination Vince McMahon has had over sports entertainment and professional wrestling as a whole…
The King: No kidding! He bought out WCW, he bought out ECW, and now he’s bought out TNA! He’s an international icon, one of the greatest businessmen on the planet! Plus, you gotta know Jeff Jarrett must be steaming!
JR: Be nice…
Vince McMahon: After some early contemplation, I think I’ve decided what to do with my newest acquisition. And that’s…
[Suddenly, “Here Comes the Money” by Jim Johnston plays over the arena to a shocking gasp from the sold out crowd! The shock quickly wears off and becomes unanimous cheers…]
The King: WHAT?!??
JR: WILL YOU LISTEN TO HIS OVATION!!! Could it be?!?!
[Shane McMahon smoothly walks out to the stage and the massive cheers unbelievably grow….]
The King: IT’S SHANE-O-MAC, JR!
JR: By gawd almighty I cannot believe this! What in the hell is he doing here?!?!
[Shane-O-Mac plays up to the crowd a bit, doing his air jump rope shtick but it’s more clam and cool than energetic. Shane is wearing an open collared black shirt with slacks. The son of Vince McMahon walks down the ramp as Lillian Garcia, who sounds just as shocked as everyone, introduces him…]
*Lillian Garcia: Ladies and gentlemen…please welcome to the ring…SHANEEEEEE MCCCMMMAAAHHHHOOONNN!
[Shane climbs up the ring steps situated on the North-West corner of the ring and wipes his feet on the apron. He proceeds to enter the ring as Vince looks at him with a mix of confusion and resentment. Shane passes by his father with a smile on his face as he retrieves a microphone from a ringside attendant. His theme dies down but the crowds cheers remain as loud as can be…]
The King: This feels eerily similar doesn’t it, JR?
JR: We have seen Shane throw a wrench in his father’s plans before…is he here to do that yet again?
[Camera ZOOMS in on a wide shot of Vince and Shane staring down another…]
Shane McMahon: How’s it going, pops? You didn’t expect to see me here in Milwaukee did ya?
Vince McMahon: Damn it, Shane! What in the hell do you want?
Shane McMahon: Take it easy, dad…
Vince McMahon: “Take it easy” my ass! What are you up to damn it?!?
Shane McMahon: I’m here for one very simple reason, dad. I’m here…because the WWE needs me.
The King: Needs him! Mr. McMahon just acquired TNA for God knows how much dough! We’re doing just find aren’t we, JR?
JR: While certain aspects of our company can improve – just like every company around the world – I would have to agree with you, King. I’m not certain as to what the young McMahon is alluding to.
Vince McMahon: Damn it, Shane, you better start making sense…FAST! You’re ruining…
Shane McMahon: Ruining what, dad? What am I exactly ruining? Your time to gloat? Well congratulations, dad. It’s another victory for you. It’s another grand achievement for Vincent Kennedy McMahon. There. Did that fill your ego, dad? Does that make you proud? Does that make you want to strut around this ring with your chest puffed out and a grin on your face? Or do I need to get Pat Patterson out here so he can kiss your ass and tell you what a glorious and brilliant victory this is for you...
[The crowd “ohhhh’s” in response to Shane’s mini tirade. Vince doesn’t respond verbally but his body language says it all: he is fuming mad…]
Shane McMahon: You wanna know my initial reaction to the rumors, dad? You wanna know what I really thought? At first I was thrilled for you. You’re my father and I love you. Nothing in the world will ever change that. But as I sat down in my office at home, as I leaned back in my chair with my feet up on my desk and with a drink in my hand, I started to think. It brought me back to over six-years ago. You remember that don’t ya, pops?
JR: Shane referring to McMahon’s acquisition of WCW and ECW…
The King: Something he was a big part of!
Shane McMahon: Do you remember how badly you buried WCW? Do you remember how badly you treated WCW and even ECW wrestlers just because they were trying to make a living in this business outside of the WWE? Of course you do, dad. And you know why you did it. You did it...because it fed your ego. You got off on being “the king” of this business, you wanted to show everyone that NOBODY dare opposes Vincent Kennedy McMahon. And just like that [Shane snaps his fingers] what once was a fun business…was completely changed.
The King: JR this…this doesn’t sound too good.
JR: To say the very least, King.
Shane McMahon: After I was done reminiscing about the past…I thought about the future. I thought about how you would handle your newest “:acquisition” – because that’s all this is to you, dad – and I knew what was going to happen. You were gonna treat TNA the same way you did WCW and ECW. You were going to make the same damn mistakes you made six years ago. I can’t let you further destroy a business YOU raised me to respect and to love and to cherish, dad, because your ego gets the best of you…
[The crowd is really murmuring with anticipation…]
Shane McMahon: I moved from my office to the home theater and I eyed all the footage I had, dad. Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales. Hulk Hogan vs. The Macho Man Sandy Savage. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock…
[The fans ERUPT with cheers at the mention of these six icons…]
Shane McMahon: And then I thought about what’s on our television’s today, dad. Donald Trump shaving your head! You disrespecting the legacy of ECW. Midgets. Giants. God, dad, look at what you’ve turned this business into! Everything has gone down hill ever since you put a gigantic dent in this business after buying WCW and ECW. I can’t let this happen again, pops…
The King: What’s he talking about, JR?
JR: I’ve never seen this young man this so serious, King. He’s practically shaking with rage…
Shane McMahon: You’ve ran the WWE for decades, pops. And it’s true…at one time you were untouchable. But you’re time is over, dad. It’s over and you need to accept it. You need to do the right thing, pops. You need me. You need my youth. You need my vision. You need me to take the burden of running this company off your shoulders.
[Shane inches towards his father, the duo practically nose to nose…]
Shane McMahon: And if you don’t give it to me, dad…I’m going to take it from you.
[Shane and Vince have locked eyes. After a tense few seconds, Shane drops the microphone to the canvas and leaves. His music doesn’t even play from the arena’s loud speakers. Instead, the camera alternates between Vince standing stone cold in the ring and Shane walking backward up the ramp…]
JR: Ladies and gentlemen…this was supposed to be a joyous moment for the WWE Universe but…well, it’s anything but that.
The King: I can’t believe what we just heard coming out of Shane McMahon’s mouth…
[Shane disappears as Vince is left fuming in the ring. We focus on McMahon before we fade to black…]
