Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Aug 7, 2016 19:58:45 GMT -5
(Ok, bolding things on my iPad is a pain in the so only half of the stuff the needs to be bolded is bolded. Sorry.)
*The show skips the opening, replaying The Systems announcement on the previous episode. The camera goes right to Kaitlyn Canario, and Vanessa Jazz standing in the ring. Both dressed in beautiful formal dresses. *
Canario: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, one member of The System…Mr. Eric Bischoff.
*The crowd pops as the GSW theme song begins to play and Bischoff walks out in a suit, holding a briefcase. He's smirking. When he gets in the ring, he shakes Kaitlyns hand an hugs her, then shakes Vanessa's hand and hugs her as well. He holds his hand out to Kaitlyn for her microphone, she hands it to him. *
Bischoff: Thank you. Hello ladies and gentlemen!
*They cheer, Havoc mumbles “marks.” Causing Kurt Angle to snicker. *
Bischoff: Now before we get to the briefcase, I have some news.
*The camera transitions to footage of Vaders attack on Jack Palmer and Nick Crews. The crowd booing. It comes back on Bischoff, stoic. *
Bischoff: I'd like to inform all the fans here and at home that play-by-play announcer Nick Crews is recovering nicely. His wife tells us his broken ribs caused by Vader are healing at a steady pace and he's very much looking forward to returning to work. Jack, on the other hand, we have no update. Every time any of us have called him since then a woman answers and simply tells he's not home before quickly hanging up. It's worry some to say the least.
*He takes a breath before continuing. *
Bischoff: Moving on, guys rolls the footage.
*The end of Sabus International Title Match against Tazz is shown, the ref stopping the match feeling that Sabu was not fit to continue and his subsequent attack on the ref. *
Bischoff: Obviously, we can't suspend Vader and let that go unpunished. Therefore, Sabu has been officially suspended as of this morning.
*The crowd boo loud, Eric lets them briefly before he encourages them to wrap it up. *
Bischoff: Anyway since I'm sure you're tired of hearing me talk and want to watch some wrestling I'll make this brief.
*He flashes a cheesy smile, holding the briefcase next to his head. He turns his back to the camera placing the briefcase down and opens it, pulling out its contents. It's clearly a title belt that he puts on his shoulder and turns to the camera. The title is black strapped with gold face and side plates. The map outline of New Jersey on the side plates, and the face plate blank except for the logo of GSW and the titles name. *
Bischoff: Ladies an gentlemen, I'm proud to introduce The GSW Ironman Title.
*He smiles and holds the belt up as the crowd cheer. He puts it back over his shoulder. *
Bischoff: As the name implies ever match contested for this belt will be an Ironman Match with varying time limits. Now, since we need a first champ, we , The System, have decided on a tournament to crown the first champion. We have assigned the entire roster, aside from current champions, a number between 1 and 30. Those numbers have been entered into an online randomizer and the matches will be decided at random. The first round will be eight matches, each with a time limit of 15 minutes, the first four will be on this show, and the last four will be on next week. The second round will air on the two episodes after that and will consist of four matches at 20 minutes each. The final match will be at the upcoming SuperCard PPV and will be a 30 minute Fatal Four Way Ironman Match to determine the first champion.
*He stops to hand the belt to Vanessa, who holds in both hands in front of her, the camera briefly focusing on her and then on the belt. *
Bischoff: Now since Sabu won't be in this tournament and GSWs roster is ever growing, one of the potential new signees has been assigned Sabus number. Now let's shut up and start the show! Guys in the back bring up the wheel!
*He hands the mic to Kaitlyn before the wheel appears on screen. The crowd as the wheel spins and slowly stops on number two. The number two appears on screen as Cesaros music begins to play, to a mixed reaction. *
Canario: The following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first, from Lucerne, Switzerland, weighing in at 232lbs, Cesaro!
*Cesaro walks out, his leg taped and bruised from Low Ki.. The crowd boos as he stoically walks to the ring. He smirks a little and poses on the apron. He enters the ring and goes up to Bischoff and shakes his hand. *
Angle: This is a big opportunity to begin with but it's even greater for Cesaro. He may have a chance to compete on two titles matches in one night. Last week, he won the right to face Tazz by defeating Brian Kendrick and the returning Low Ki last week in a Triple Threat match.
Havoc: Poor Ki. He was so angry he went to pulls his hair then he was sad.
Angle: Did your writer quit?
Havoc: My what?
*The wheel reappears and begins to spin again. It slowly comes to stop on the number 19. As the number 19 comes up on screen Mankinds music begins to a big pop. Cesaro doesn't lose the cocky smirk though. Bischoff nods his head and mouths wow. The camera cuts to the entrance way as Mankind walks out, holding up his arm. He's smiling as he walks to the ring. *
Angle: We have not seen hide nor hair…
Havoc: Or smell.
Angle: Stop. Of Mankind since Anarchy. Will his return be a triumphant one?
Havoc: Collette you better find something for the kids to do later when you need to cheer him up.
Angle: Part of our job is to be unbiased.
Havoc: Oh c'mon, you can actually sit there and with a straight face tell me you don't see Cesaro winning this match, hell maybe even this whole tournament?
Angle: …I think every competitor in this tournament has the same possibility of winning.
Havoc: Even Shannon Moore?
Angle: Well…
*Mankind and Bischoff share a hesitant look before Bischoff extends his hand and Mankind shakes it. Bischoff holds up the belt to both men and then holds it up in the air, the crowd cheering. He smirks and nods before leaving the ring. *
*He walks over to the commentary table and puts the belt down gently on the table. He walks over next to Kurt and asks if he can join them. *
Havoc: Of course sir, it would be an absolute honor!
Bischoff: Thank you Havoc. Man what a match up we have to start off this tournament.
Angle: Absolutely. Cesaros leg is taped up a little, he wouldn't divulge the reason for the tape
Bischoff: He could've pulled something or had something injured by Low Ki.
Havoc: Or he injured it celebrating his win.
*Cesaro and Mankind circle each other before locking up. Neither man gains the advantage and back into the corner. Cesaro and Mankind let go of each other, Cesaro backs up and kicks Mankind in the stomach until he's slumped down in the corner. The ref backs Cesaro up. When Mankind pulls himself up, Cesaro runs and European Uppercuts him. Mankind staggers forward and falls to one knee. Cesaro pushes him onto his back on the mat and covers him for a one count. Cesaro immediately covers him again not even getting a one count. He sits him up and locks in a Rear Chinlock. He brings the hold to the mat as Mankind tries to get his foot on the bottom rope, but he's just a few inches short. Cesaro stands up, turning it into a Side Headlock. He pulls Mankind to the middle of the ring and brings it to the mat again. *
*The two stand up again and Mankind attempts to push Cesaro off but Cesaro holds onto Mankinds hair and pulls him into a Gutwrench Suplex. He floats over into a pin for barely a two count. Cesaro sits him again and locks in a Rear Chinlock, bring it to the mat. He holds his legs off the mat, applying more pressure to the hold. He puts his legs down and lifts them off of the mat again then puts them back down. Mankind gets up on one knee, the crowd clapping for him. He punches Cesaro in the gut a few times and stands up. He pushes Cesaro off of him. As he gets closer to the ropes, Cesaro jumps onto the middle rope and as Mankind staggers forward a little, he jumps off and hits a Springboard European Uppercut. He covers Mankind again for a closer two count. *
*Cesaro stands up and Legdrops Mankind. He rolls to his feet and picks Mankind up. He stands up and hits the ropes and Big Boots Mankind. The crowd is mixed. The ref briefly checks on Mankind before Cesaro pulls him up. He stands him up again and hits the ropes. This time Mankind runs with him and Cactus Clotheslines himself and Cesaro over the top rope. The crowd cheer. Mankind slowly sits up, panting. He stands up and picks Cesaro up. He Irish Whips Cesaro hard into the guardrail. Cesaro hits it ribs first and flips over the guardrail. The crowd cheering, Mankind takes a moment to catch his breath before climbing over the guardrail. Cesaro is staggering back to his feet. Mankind clubs him across the back, knocking him to one knee. He picks him up and moves him. He tries to Irish Whip him into the guardrail again but Cesaro reverses, Mankind flips back over the guardrail. *
Cesaro catches his breath before climbing over the guardrail. Mankind is pulls himself up, using the apron. He rolls himself into the ring. Cesaro climbs to the top rope. Mankind slowly stands up and slowly turns around. Cesaro hits him with a Flying Crossbody. He roll off of him and poses, the crowd is still mixed but there's more cheering then before. Cesaro rolls to his feet. Mankind slowly gets to his feet and staggers when he's standing. Cesaro hits Mankind with a Standing Dropkick. Mankind staggers back into the corner. Cesaro kicks him in the gut once and then tries to Irish Whip him but Mankind reverses. Mankind runs towards Cesaro when he hits the corner. Cesaro runs out of the corner and meets Mankind halfway with a Spjnning European Uppercut, the crowd surprisingly pop. Cesaro slowly covers Mankind and gets the three. The bell rings and Cesaro rolls away and sits up. The ref checks on Mankind. He rolls over and slowly stands up, staggering. The ref tries to get him to take a moment to catch his breath but Mankind pushes him out of the way. Cesaro is starting to get up but Mankind runs and hits him with a Swinging Neckbreaker. The crowd pop. *
*He slowly covers Cesaro for barely a two count. Both men lay on the mat, panting. Both start to slowly get to their feet. They begin to trade punches. After a punch from Mankind, Cesaro kicks him the gut. The crowd boo. He grabs Mankinds arm and stands him up. He pushes him away and pulls him back into a Lariat. He bends over, panting. He stands up and taunts. He pulls Mankind to his feet. He puts his head between his legs and tries to pull him for The Neutralizer. Mankind blocks it though and Back Body Drops Cesaro, but he lands on his feet. When Mankind turns around, Cesaro European Uppercuts him knocking him into the ropes. Mankind bounces off the ropes and kicks Cesaro in the gut and quickly hits a Double Arm DDT. The crowd pop, both men are on the mat. Mankind slowly covers Cesaro and gets a two count, the crowd ooh. *
*Foley rolls off and sits up. He's panting and confirming with the ref that it was only a two count. Cesaro has rolled himself out of the ring and is catching his breath on the floor. Mankind slowly stands up. The ref begins to count Cesaro out. Cesaro pulls himself up at five. Mankind hits the ropes and slides out of the ring. He tries for a Neckbreaker but Cesaro sidesteps him and throws him into the guardrail shoulder first. Mankind slumps down, holding his left shoulder. Cesaro rolls back into the ring and pants, laying on the mat. When the refs restarted count reaches five when Mankind starts walking back to the ring, holding his shoulder. He puts his left hand on the apron. Cesaro goes to stomp on it by Mankind quickly pulls it back and grabs his shoulder, wincing in pain. At a count of seven, Cesaro hits the ropes and Baseball Slides into Mankind. It knocks him back, left shoulder first into the guardrail. Mankind falls to the floor, holding his shoulder. The ref counts to ten and the bell rings. Cesaro doesn't wait and leaves the ring right away. Cesaro pulls Mankind up. As he's pulled to his feet, Mankind applies The Mandible Claw, the crowd pop huge. Cesaro fights it but Mankind pushes him against the guardrail and bends him over it, holding onto the hold. *
*Mankind looks back at the ref, his count at six. Mankind lets go of the hold. Cesaro goes to one knee, coughing. Mankind rolls back into the ring at eight. The ref reaches ten and the bell, rings to a pop form the crowd. Mankind immediately leaves the ring. Cesaro is using the guardrail to pull himself to his feet. Mankind walks towards him. Cesaro kicks him in the gut. Mankind bends over. Cesaro grabs him by the shirt and tights. He repositions them and then runs and tosses Mankind over the commentators table, the crowd pops. The commentators scramble out of the way. *
*Cesaro bends over catching his breath briefly before rolling into the ring. He lays on the mat panting, as the ref leaves the ring to check on Mankind. Cesaro sits, his arms on knees. He smiles and poses to some boos but more cheers. Mankind slowly begins to pull himself up using the guardrail. The ref continues to ask if he wants to continue the match. Mankind doesn't answer and begins to walk towards the ring. The ref stops him and tries to get an answer. Mankind pushes him to the floor and slides into the ring. Once both are on their feet, they begin to trade punches, the crowd cheering. Mankind winds the exchange and punches Cesaro until he's against the ropes. He puts him in the corner and punches him until he's slumped down. The ref pulls Mankind away. Cesaro rolls out of the ring and onto the apron. Mankind walks over to him and reaches out to grab him. As he pulls Cesaro up, Cesaro grabs his left arm and stands up. He turns and holds Mankinds arm in the air and then drives it into his shoulder. Mankind pulls his arm away and grabs it falling to his knee. *
*Cesaro gets back into the ring. He cockily walks over to Mankind. He grabs his bad arm and holds it in a Standing Armbar. Mankind groans in pain. He looks trying to see how close the ropes and Cesaro cranks on the hold, Mankind groans again. Mankind slowly starts to get to his feet, the crowd cheering him on. With Mankind on one knee, Cesaro lets go of the hold but quickly grabs him by the hair and pulls him. Mankind quickly tries to apply The Mandible Claw again but Cesaro grabs his wrist and kicks him in the ribs. He puts him in a Powerbomb position and looks around before hitting a Neutralizer. He rolls Mankind over and covers him. He only get a two count. The crowd pop, Cesaro stands up, shocked, and argues with the ref. *
*He spits on the ref before turning around, the crowd booing. Mankind has rolled onto his stomach and started crawling towards the ropes. He grabs the second rope and starts to pull himself up. Cesaro grabs him by the hair and pulls him up and to his feet. Cesaro European Uppercuts him. He staggers back and sits on the second rope. Cesaro grabs him by his good arm and pulls him up. He picks him up on his shoulders. He walks around a little before hitting him with The Alpamare Waterslide to a surprising pop. He sits up, panting,for a moment before covering Mankind for a very close two count. He gets up on his knees and looks at the ref, he curses him out in Swedish. He stands up and pulls Mankind up. He stands him up and pushes him into the ropes then hits him with a Bicycle Kick. Cesaro poses and walks across the ring. Mankind begins to pull himself in the corner. As he stands Cesaro runs across the ring and European Uppercuts him. He lets Mankind staggers out of the corner and fall to the mat. He climbs to the top rope. *
*Mankind slowly gets to his feet and staggers around for a bit before turning towards the corner. Cesaro jumps off and hits Mankind with a Flying Crossbody, the crowd cheer. He doesn't cover him this time. He sits against the ropes, panting. He pulls himself up and grabs Mankind by the hair and pulls him to his feet. He slaps him, the crowd boo. He Irish Whips him and Mankind slides under the ropes and out to the floor, the crowd cheer. Cesaro rolls his eyes and gets out of the ring. He starts walking to the other side of the ring. He waits for Mankind to turn the corner and runs at him. Mankind Backbody Drops him but Cesaro lands on his feet. He quickly turns around and locks his arms around Mankinds waist. Mankind elbows him a few times to counter. Cesaro puts his hand to his mouth and backs up. *
*Mankind rolls back into the ring, Cesaro follows not far behind. The two begun to trade punches again. Cesaro tries for a kick but Mankind catches his foot. Cesaro pulls it and Mankind back and then thrusts it cowards sending Mankind to the mat. As he rolls to his feet, Cesaro hits him with a Running Big Boot. Mankind staggers back and puts his hand on his jaw and falls to one knee, holding onto the second rope. Cesaro grabs him by the hair and trIes pulling him up, but Mankind holds onto the rope. Cesaro drives his elbow into the bad shoulder of Mankind. Mankind lets go of the rope and Cesaro pulls him up and German Suplexs him. Cesaro quickly gets back to his feet and poses. He grabs Mankind by the hair and pulls him to one knee. Mankind thrusts his arm up and locks in The Mandible Claw. Cesaro taps immediately. *
*The ref calls for the bell and the crowd cheer as Mankind lest go of the hold and Cesaro falls to one knee, coughing. *
Canario: Here is your winner with a score of 2-1, Mankind!
*The crowd continue to cheer as the ref raises Mankind arm. Cesaro looks up at him as he celebrates. Cesaro slowly stands up. Mankind stops celebrating and looks at him nervously. Cesaro walks forward a little and holds his hand out. Mankind looks around briefly before shaking it to a big pop from the crowd. Cesaro leaves the ring and Mankind goes back to celebrating. *
Angle: Hell of an effort from both men.
Bischoff: Absolutely. And in my opinion it had a very surprising result.
Havoc: I was thinking the same thing boss!
*As they were talking, reply of highlights from the match were playing. The commentators recapped them as they play, giving Mankind time to leave the ring and get to the back and Kaitlyn time to get into the ring. It cuts back to the ring. *
Bischoff: Bring up that wheel!
*The wheel appears and is already spinning. It slowly lands on the number twenty eight. The Steiners music begins to play and the crowd cheer. Scott walks out and high fives fans as he walks to the ring. *
Canario: The following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 288lbs, Scott Steiner!
*The crowd cheer as he poses on the turnbuckle. He hops down and the wheel reappears and begins to spin. It slowly lands on the number ten. Randy Ortons music begins to play and the crowd boo as he walks out. *
Canario: And his opponent, from ST. Louis, Missouri , weighing in at 250lbs pound, Randy Orton!
*The crowd continues to boo as poses on the turnbuckle. *
Angle: Wow!...just…what a match up we have here!
Havoc: Eh.
*Orton immediately gets in Steiners face. The ref gets between and backs Orton off and calls for the bell. The two lock up and jockey for position. Orton has Steienr against the ropes. The ref calls for a clean break. Orton breaks clean but then slaps Steiner, the crowd ooh. Orton cockily backs up, Steiner staring at him. He nods and walks away from the ropes and him and Orton circle each other. They lock up again and Orton locks Steiner in a Side Headlock. Steiner pushes him off and into the ropes. Orton tries for a Shoulder Block but Steiner doesn't budge. He slaps Orton knocking him to the mat, the crowd cheer loud. Orton rolls right to his feet and swings at Steiner. He ducks it and T-Bone Suplexs Orton. He sits ups, holding his lower back. *
*Orton gets back to his feet and Stiener walks over to him. Orton kicks him in the gut no throws out of the ring. He turns and walks away, barking at the ref to begin counting. The count only goes to three before Steiner rolls back into the ring. As he starts to stand, Orton quickly walks over and starts clubbing him across the back. He pulls him away a from the ropes and locks in a Side Headlock and brings it to the mat. Steiner slowly gets to his feet. He backs Orton against the ropes and pushes Orton. Orton holds on though and goes to one knee, bringing Steiner to his knees as well. Steiner stands back up and backs Orton against the ropes and pushes him off. Orton hits the ropes across the ring and when he gets closer, Steiner hits him with a Dropkick. Orton rolls out of the ring, holding his jaw. *
*Orton walks around ring side and leans against the announcers table. Orton stays out of the ring until a count of six. He rolls back in only to roll back out. He smirks as the crowd boo. Scott doesn't leave the ring. Orton walks around until a count of four and rolls back into the ring. He stands up and him and Scott circle each other again. *
*The two lock up and Orton stomps on Scotts foot. He grabs Scott by the hair and singlet and tosses him through the ropes but pulls him back in, so his feet are hanging on the second rope. He looks around, holding him for a DDT. Scott punches him in the hip a few times and gets his feet back onto the mat. He Northen Light Suplexs Orton over the top rope and to the floor, the crowd pop big. Orton lays on the padded floor, arched in pain. Steiner leaves the ring. He grabs Orton and drags him towards the apron. He stands Orton up and holds hi against the apron. He looks around before sitting him on the apron. Scott holds Ortons arm against his side and Belly-to-Belly Suplex Slams him off the apron and to the floor. The crowd pop again, as Orton arches again. *
*On his knees, Steiner looks around before standing up. The refs count is at four and Scott pulls Orton up and rolls him into the ring. He rolls in as well. He covers Orton for a two count. He rolls Orton over onto his stomach. He poses and pulls Orton up and locks in The Steiner Recliner. The crowd cheer, Orton reaches up and tores to break the hold. He starts crawling and eventually gets a rope break. Scott breaks the hold right away. He stands up and backs away as Orton pulls himself to the outside. *
*He gets to all fours and uses the guardrail to pull himself up. He starts to walk up the aisle but stops halfway, bending over to catch his breath. The refs count is up to three. Orton turns around and looks at the ring. Scott calls him back into the ring but Orton just stays standing in the aisle. He huffs and starts walking around ringside. The ref counts to ten and the bell rings. Scott looks at the ref and shrugs. As he's distracted Orton rushes back into the ring and kicks Scott in the gut. He starts clubbing Scott across the back until he's on one knee. He backs up a little. When Steiner is back on his feet, Orton chop blocks him. Scott falls and grabs his knee. Orton is quickly back on his feet and grabs Scotts leg. He kicks the back of his knee and then steps over and falls to the mat, pinning Scotts knee between his legs. Scott grabs his knee and rolls away. *
*Steiner sits in the corner, holding his knee. Orton walks over and grabs his leg. He leans it against the second rope. He starts clubbing at his knee. He stops to pull the knee pad down and then continues to club at Scotts knee. Ref tries to pull Orton off and starts counting. Orton backs away at four. Scott grabs his knee, laying on the mat. Orton pulls him by the hair to his feet. Orton stands him up and tries for an RKO. Scott pushes him off but holds onto his tights and pulls him back into a Release German Suplex. Scott immeditly grabs his knee again. *
*The ref starts counting to ten, as both men lay on the mat, panting. Orton pulls himself up at four. He grabs Scott by the hair. He puts him in a DDT position. He pulls Scott up and puts his feet on the second rope. He doesn't look around and just hits a DDT. The crowd ooh. Orton rolls Scott onto his back and covers him. Scott kicks out at just about three. The crowd pop, as Orton rolls onto his back on Scott and yells . *
*He sits up, panting and slowly rolls to his feet. He backs up and leans against the ropes. Scott starts to push himself up but falls back to the mat. Orton smirks and grabs him by the hair and drags him away from the ropes. He stands him up and hits an RKO. He rolls to his feet and bakcs away briefly before covering Scott for a three count. The crowd boo as Orton stands up and poses. *
*He just shrugs and covers Scott again only getting a two count. He gets one one knee and plays to the crowd, who boo in response. He stands up and pulls Scott up. Scott is unscheduled him in the gut a few times. He pushes Orton away and falls to one knee. Orton staggers back before regaining his balance. He moves towards Scott, who springs up and Belly-to-Belly Suplexs him. Orton sits up holding his back before laying on the mat on his side. Scott lays on his back and holds his knee. *
*Surprisingly Scott is the first one to his feet and hobbles over to the ropes and leans on them. As Orton stands Scott bounces himself off the ropes. Orton slowly turns around and gets hot with a Steinerline, the crowd cheer loud. Both men are on the mat. Because men start to push themselves to their feet. Scott hobbles a little and grabs the ropes again. Orton staggers a little and walks towards Scott. Scott punches him, Ortons staggers back, holding his jaw. Scott hobbles and punches him again. He tries to punch him again but Orton catches and tries for an RKO but Scott pushes him off into the ropes. Orton barely bounces off of them and kicks Scott in the gut. He grabs Scott by the hair and singlet and tosses him to the floor through the ropes. He walks away from the ropes and goes to one knee, as Scott lays on the floor and the ref begins to count. *
*At a count of six, Steiner starts to stir and rolls over. He pulls himself up us gin the apron and rolls into the ring at eight. The crowd cheer. Orton sits down on the mat and yells again. He rolls to his feet and pulls Scott up and stands him up. He trash talks him then slaps him. He trash talks him again and slaps him again. Scott kicks him in the gut and Double Underhook Powerbombs him. The crowd cheer, Scott sits on the mat next to Orton and rubs his knee before covering Orton. He only gets a two count and quickly rolls to his feet, still hobbling. He pulls Orton up but Orton pulls away and Dropkicks him. Both men pant on the mat. *
*Orton is the first to his feet. Scott is on his feet only seconds later. Orton European Uppercuts him. Scott staggers backwards. Orton ushers hi again the ropes and Irish Whips him. Scott ducks Ortons Clothesline but after he hits the ropes again he's hit with a Powerslam. He quickl,y jumps up and backs into the corner. He waits for Scott to get up. As Scott slowly pulls himself up, Orton runs out of the corner and this an RKO. He rolls Scott over and covers. The crowd pop big when Scott kicks out at two and a half. Orton quickly stands and backs the ref itno the corner, arguing with him. *
*He turns around and Scott is crawling away a little. Orton walks over to him and pills him, Scotts back facing Orton. Orton quickly hits him with his Headlock Backbreaker. Scott rolls off of Ortons back and lays on the mat face down. Orton is panting on all fours. He slowly pushes himself to his feet and rolls Scott over an covers him again for only a two count. *
*Orton pulls Scott to his feet. Scott counters Orton with a T-Bone Suplex. Orton sits up, holding his back. Scott quickly rolls up to his feet, ignoring the a pain in his knee. He grabs Orton by the hair and pulls him to his feet and then hits a Bridging German Suplex for a two and a half count. Scott rolls to his feet and locks Orton in The Stiener Recliner, the crowd cheer. He cranks on it and Orton teases tapping out. The crowd is cheering loud. Orton tries to break the hold but is unsuccessful. He teases tapping out again before crawling towards the ropes. He stops just short of the ropes and almost taps out but he pushes himself forwards and gets his hand on the ropes. Steiner keeps it until the ref counts to two. He lest it go and backs up, grabbing Ortons foot, pulling him back with him. *
*He tries to lock in The Steiner Reccliner again but Orton counters with a School Boy from two count. Both men are quickly back on their feet and Orton European Uppercuts Scott. Scott staggers back before hitting Orton with an elbow. Orton staggers back kicks him in the stomach. Scott bends over and Orton tries for a Suplex but Soctt blocks it and Verrtical Suplexs Orton. Orton sits up in pain and lays on his side. *
*Scott sits up, panting. He stands up and walks around Orton. He gets out onto the apron and slowly climbs to the top rope. He sits up here until Orton slowly staggers to his feet. Scott stands on the top rope and jumps off, Bulldogging Orton. Both men lay on the mat. Scott scoots backwards a little. He stands up and pulls Orton up, he puts Orton in a DDT position. He plays to the crowd and picks him for The Steiner Screwdriver. He walks to the middle ring and his knee buckles a little. Orton uses that as an opportunity to turn it into an RKO. The crowd pop huge. Orton rolls Scott over and covers him for the three just as the bell rings. *
Canario: Here is your winner with a score of 2-, Randy Orton!
*Ortons lays on his back on Steiner, panting. The ref raises his hand as his music starts to play. The crowd is surprisingly cheering. He sits up, leaning on his knees, panting. He slowly stands up and starts to celebrate. *
Bischoff: Congratulations Randy. Not only did he move on in the tournament, it sounds like he earned this crowds respect.
*It cuts to a highlight reel from the match as Orton leaves the ring. The announcers commentate over the highlights. As the last one plays, Kurt Angle primates a non-tournament match and throws it to commercial. *
*It comes back from commercial and the crowd is booing as Alpha and Tommy Preston's music is playing and Duchess is halfway down the aisle, wearing black tights and a grey sleeveless shirt. *
Angle: Well congratulations to Mankind and Randy Orton for advancing in the tournament to determine the inaugural GSW Ironman Title. Now for the first time on GSW TV, a women's match!
Havoc: Woo!
*Duchess is standing in the corner stretching a little. *
Angle: Now I'm not sure if Duchess is actually a trained wrestler, I tried to do my homework but information about Duchess is scarce.
Bischoff: Really?
Angle: Oh yeah, she apparently keeps her private life very private.
Bischoff: But between her relationship with Alpha and Tommy Preston and apparently her former relationship with Nigel Brooks, she's obviously spent a fair amount of time around wrestlers. So it's full possible they taught her something.
Angle: We still dont know much about her relationship with Nigel a Brooks or much about Nigel's relationship with The Tag Team Champs for that matter.
Bischoff: The System has yet to receive the second video form Nigel a Brooks by the way.
Havoc: I'm glad you guys are enjoying this little chat, but who is The Duchess wrestling?
*Both Bischoff and Angle say they don't know, the crowd start cheering though. The camera cuts to Kaitlyn Canario stripping off her dress. She's wearing blue and purple shorts and a purple and black shirt. She hands the dress and her mic to Vanessa Jazz and slides into the ring. *
Jazz: And her opponent…Kaitlyn Canario.
*She poses as the crowd cheer. *
Bischoff and Angle: Kaitlyn?!
*The bell rings and Duchess and Kaitlyn smirk at each other before locking up. Duchess hits her with an elbow. Canario grabs her jaw and falls to her side. She stands up, still holding her jaw. She backs up and Duchess picks her up but Canario rolls to her feet behind Duchess. She pushes Duchess away into the ropes. She hits Duchess with a Hurricanrana for a one count. Both roll to their feet and Canario elbows duchess and hits the ropes. She hits a Flying Forearm and covers Duchess again for another one count. Both women roll to their feet and Duchess kicks Canario in the gut and she falls to one knee, holding her gut. She grabs her by the shirt and shorts and tosses her through the ropes. *
Angle: Last week on GSW we saw a fist fight between this two when Kaitlyn had enough with Duchess interfering in the match between Kevin Nash and Alpha, but I had no idea it would lead to an actual match!
*Duchess rolls out of the ring but sits on the aprons, as Canario pulls herself up using the guardrail. She slides herself off and grabs her by the hair and turns her around. She picks her up for a Suplex but she drops her ribs first onto the guardrail. The crowd oohs. She pulls Canario off and rolls her into the ring, she rolls in not long after. Canario is on her knees and swings, punching Duchess in the ribs. She grabs her gut and sits on the middle, bent over a little. Canario Irish Whips her. The meet in the middle of the ring and Canario hits a Running Calf Kick. The crowd cheer, Duchess puts her hand to her mouth sitting up on her elbow. She rolls over onto all fours. Canario runs a little and jumps onto Duchess’ back and jumps onto the top rope and Moonsaults onto Duchess’, now laying face down on the mat, back. Canario stands up. She rolls Duchess onto her back and sits her up. She backs up a little and kicks Duchess hard on the small of the back. The crowd ooh. Duchess winces in pain. *
Bischoff: Good lord that sound like a firecracker.
Angle: Absolutely…Havoc, are you speechless.
*He doesn't answer. Canario rolls Duchess to her feet and hits a Snap Suplex and floats over into a cover but only gets a two count. She picks Duchess up again and hits another Snap Suplex but kips up this time and runs forward and hops onto the second rope and plays to the crowd. *
*She hops down and walks over to Duchess, who is halfway back to her feet. She elbows Canario in the gut and then Snapmares her into a sitting up position. Duchess backs up a little and kicks Canario hard in the back. The crowd ooh and Canario lays back and arches in pain. *
Havoc: Damn!
*She smirks and sits Canario up again. She sits down, locking in a Body Scissors. Canario tires to break the hold but Duchess reaches up and pulls her back by the hair, the crowd boo. The ref tries to get duchess to let go of Canarios hair but Duchess turns it into a a Dragon Sleeper. Canario struggles to try to get out of the hold but is unsuccessful. Duchess lets go of The Body Scissors and slowly stands up, pulling Canario up with her by the shirt. She looks around and then hits an Inverted Suplex. Canario rolls onto her back, crossing her arms over her chest. *
Havoc: At least we know they're real.
Angle: Havoc!
*Duchess sits her up and walks around to her front. She goes for a kick into the stomach but Canario catches her foot and counters it into an STF, the crowd cheer. Duchess tries to pull her hands apart before starting to crawl towards the ropes. Duchess eventually makes it to the ropes, Canario immediately breaks the hold. She backs up and Duchess goes out onto the aprons. She starts to pull herself up. Canario runs at her but Duchess drives her shoulder itno Cnarios gut. Canario staggers back and falls to one knee, holding her gut. Duchess takes a moment to catch her breath before getting in the ring. She sets Canario up in a DDT position and looks around. She picks her up for a Suplex but turns and bounces her feet off the top rope and turns it into a Jackhammer, the crowd ooh as Duchess gets the three count and the ref calls for the bell. Duchess stands up, smirking, the ref raises her hand. *
Jazz: Here is you winner by pinfall, The Duchess.
*The crowd boo as she lenas on the ropes, smirking. She leaves the ring and starts to,saunter towards the aisle. The show cuts to Cesaro sitting on a flight of stairs somewhere backstage. *
Cameraman: Excuse me Cesaro, I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on your lost tonight only a couple shows before your International Title match against the champion Taz? Will your strategy be different going into the match with Taz?
Cesaro(He looks up at him, wiping sweat off his forehead): You know, it sucks losing a chance to the first champion in the lineage of a new belt, but I'm now I can fully focus on my International Heavyweight Title match. And whether or not I change my strategy going it not hat match, I will be the new GSW International Champion.
*He smirks and the cameraman thanks him for his time and Cesaro walks off screen a don it cuts to commercial . It comes back on the wheel on the screen. It slowly starts spin g, picking up speed. *
Angle: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Earlier we saw Cesaro and Randy Orton advance in The GSW Ironman Title Tournament, and the first participant in the third first round is about to be decided…
*The wheel starts to stop. It lands on the number one, which flashes on the screen. It cuts to the arena and HHHs music begins to play, the crowd cheer. The lights dim as he walks out sans water bottle. *
Jazz: following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 255lbs, “The Game”’HHH!
*He gets in the ring and poses in the top rope. He looks around after, and then hops down. He stands in the corner. The wheel reappears and begins spinning fast. It slows down and lands on the number eleven, which flashes on screen. The Undertakers music hits to a big pop. The lights go out. He starts to walk out, as he's halfway down the ramp, “Stone Cold” runs down and clubs him from behind. The two begin to brawl. The crowd are cheering, the two brawl to the back. HHH and the ref look at each other confused. Off screen, Bischoff grabs a mic. *
Bischoff: Respin the wheel, I guess.
*He puts it down and sits down and puts his headset back on. The wheel rep paeans on screen and begins spinning, Undertakers number is left off. It slowly begins to stop. It stops on the number thirteen. It flashes on screen and Ravens music begins to play to boos. The camera cuts to somewhere in the crowd. Raven is walking through the crowd. He hops over the guardrail and gets in the ring and sits in the corner. *
Jazz: And his opponent, from The Bowery, weighing in at 235lbs, Raven!
*The crowd boo, Raven doesn't move. *
Angle: Another interesting match.
Bischoff: Absolutely! I’d call this a clash of styles but we've seen HHH brawl and there's a reason they call him “The Game”.
Angle: And this match benefits HHHs slower pace. Ravens crash and burn brawling style is a hinderance when you have to wrestle for fifteen minutes.
*The ref calls for the bell. Raven stays in the corner, HHH looks at the ref, both men are confused. Ravens springs up and runs across the ring, Clothesline HHH in the corner. He tires for a Bulldog but HHH pushes him off. Raven ducks a Clothesline. Raven punches HHH three times and then tries for a Discus Clothesline. HHH ducks it. When Raven is facing him again, HHH punches him. He punches him two more times and pushes him against the ropes and Irish Whips. HHH bends down and Raven hits him with a Running Neckbreaker. *
*He rolls to his feet and picks HHH up. He thrusts his head between his legs and picks him up for a Piledriver. HHH blocks and Back Body Drops Raven. Raven rolls out of the ring. HHH catches his breath for a moment before leaving the ring. He turns Raven around, leaning him on the guardrail. He chops him and the crowd ooh. Raven leans to the did,e his hand on his chest. HHH pushes him and chops him again. Raven walks away, his hand on his chest. HHH walks after him and sets him up for a Shin Breaker. Raven holds onto the guardrail though and counters it into a Russian Legsweep, the middle of HHHs back hits the guardrail . He winces in pain and falls onto his knees. Raven grabs HHH and pulls him up. He sits him on the guardrail and walks out of frame. HHH pants on the guardrail. Raven comes flying into frame again, hitting with a Crossbody. The crowd pop as the fall into the crowd. (Both men landing on their side, not hitting their head. ). Raven sits up, panting and clutching his shoulder. HHH rolls onto his knees, dazed. Raven grabs him by the hair and tells the crowd to move. HHH elbows him in the gut twice. As Raven backs up, HHH grabs him and throws him over the guardrail. HHH climbs over guardrail. *
*HHH grabs Raven by the hair. He drags him over to the announce table, the commentators stand up, ready to move. HHH picks him up for a Shin Breaker and drops him, shin first into the edge of the table. The crowd ooh. Raven lays on the floor holding his leg. HHH gets in the ring and sits on the mat catching his breath and he tells the ref to start the count. Raven sits up, holding his leg. HHH stands up and plays to the crowd as the ref gets to five. Raven reaches under the ring and pulls out a chair. He slides into the ring. *
*HHHs back is to him. He runs and cracks HHH across the back with the chair. The ref calls for the bell. HHH falls to the mat and rolls over, holding his back. Raven puts the top of the chair against HHHs gut. The ref tries to get him to get rid of the chair. Raven tells him to F off and picks the chair up and drives it into HHHs gut. The bell rings again as HHH rolls away holding his ribs. Raven walks around with the chair in hand, the ref still trying to get him to get rid of it. HHH starts to pull himself up in the corner. Raven sets up the chair and backs up. When HHH is on his feet Raven runs and jumps off of the chair. HHH moves out of the ring. Raven Splashes him. HHH slumps in the corner as Raven backs away. He repositions the chair and sits down. *
*HHH starts to pull himself up again. Raven stands and tosses the chair out of the ring. He grabs HHH by the hair and drags him to the middle of the rings and hits The Evenflow DDT. He covers HHH for a three count. The bell rings. Raven turns himself and punches HHH a few times before standing up. Raven sits on the second rope as HHH starts trying to get up. *
*He gets on his knees, Raven gets up and tries for another DDT. HHH pushes him off into the ropes. As he comes back HHH hits him with a Spinebuster, to a pop from the crowd. He gets right to his feet and poses, the crowd cheer. He rolls Raven onto his stomach and pulls him up into position for The Pedigree. Raven falls to one knee and pulls himself out of position and Low Blows HHH. The crowd boo as the bell rings. HHH falls his knees, holding his crotch. *
*Raven gets on both knees and the two begin to trade punches. HHH is winning the exchange as both men get to their feet. HHH pushes Raven against the ropes and Irish Whips him. He hits the ropes himself and hits Raven with a Running High Knee. He pins Raven for a two count. He stands up and picks Raven up. He sets him up for and hits a Vertical Suplex. He gets up and goes over to his leg. He picks it up and drops his elbow on it. He holds onto it and cranks it a little. He releases and stands up and drops another elbow on the knee. *
*He stands up and starts to lock in a Figure Four Leglock but Raven uses his foot to push him off and to the tousled through the ropes. HHH lands on his feet. Raven scoots back a little and stands up. HHH is climbing onto the apron. Raven runs and knees him in the stomach, knocking back to the floor on his feet. Raven winces from using his knee and then backs up and runs again. He throws himself over the top rope and onto HHH. Both men lay on the floor, panting as the ref begins to count. Raven pulls himself up first. He pulls HHH up and rolls him into the ring. *
*Raven takes a moment to catch his breath before rolling into the ring. He repositions HHH. He gets onto the apron and slowly climbs to the top rope. He stands on it and looks around. He smirks and jumps off attempting a Swanton but HHH rolls out of the way, getting a pop from the crowd. Raven arches in pain, holding his back. HHH crawls a little to use the ropes to pull himself up. He runs when Raven starts to stand. Ravens bent over and HHH hits him with a Running Neckbreaker. HHH sits up, panting. He rolls to his feet and pulls Raven to his feet. He grabs Raven by the wrist and pushes him back and then pulls him into a Clothesline. He holds onto the wrist and pulls him and hits another Clothesline. He holds onto it and pulls Raven up. This time kicks him in the gut and hits him with an Evenflow DDT. Both lay in the mat. Raven slowly rolls over and crawls over to HHH and covers him for a very close two count. *
*Raven looks over and rolls out of the ring. He holds onto the apron bending over to catch his breath. He walks over to the commentators and picks it up. He puts it back down close to the apron. He rolls into the ring, HHH is on all fours. Raven grabs him by the hair and drags him over to the ropes. He steps out onto the apron and then drags HHH out onto the apron. He sets up for a Piledriver. He poses, and HHH pushes him back. Raven staggers but regains his footing. HHH pulls himself up, leaning against the ropes. *
*Raven walks back over to him and the two start trading fists. HHH wins the exchange, knocking Raven back into the ring. He gets in himself and grabs Raven by the hair. He pulls him to his feet and stands him up. He hits the ropes but Raven ducks his Clothesline. When the two are facing each other again, Raven Dropkicks HHH. Raven rolls out of the ring after a moment and goes over to the chair he tossed out of the ring. He folds it up and gets back into the ring. The ref tries to get the chair from him. Raven grabs him by the shirt and throws him to the floor through the ropes. Raven walks over to a kneeling HHH. HHH throws his elbow back into Ravens stomach. Raven goes to one knee, holding onto the chair. HHH stands up and turns around. Raven gets up and drives the chair into HHHs stomach. HHH staggers back and falls to one knee holding his gut. Raven holds the chair at his side again and poses. HHH jumps up and Clotheslines Raven. HHH falls to his knees, resting against the middle rope. He grabs the chair and throws it out of the ring and then pulls himself to his feet. *
*He pulls Raven up his hair and Irish Whips him. He hits with a AA Spinebuster, the ref is still down. The crowd begins to boo loud as Saturn slides into the ring. He ducks a Clothesline form HHH and hits him with a Spinning Wheel Kick. He quickly rolls to his feet. He pulls HHH to his feet. He picks him up on his shoulders. The crowd begin to cheer louder Jeff Hardy slides into the ring. He pulls HHH off of Saturns shoulders. Saturn turns around a nod Jeff punches him a couple of times. He tries to kick Saturn in the stomach but Saturn catches his foot. Jeff jumps up and twists, using his other foot to kick Saturn in the jaw. Saturn rolls out of the ring. Jeff quickly rolls to his feet and runs out of the ring. He begins to punch Saturn and tosses him over the guardrail. He follows and brawls with him to the back. *
*The ref starts to pulls himself back into the ring. Both HHH and Raven are slowly pulling themselves up as well. HHH kicks Raven in the gut and sets up The Pedigree but Raven rolls out of it and kicks HHH in the stomach and sets up an Evenflow DDT. HHH rolls out of it and hits Raven with a Short Arm Clothesline. Both men lay on the mat, panting. HHH is back on his feet first, leaning on the ropes. *
*Raven rolls over and slowly pushes himself to his feet. HHH grabs him by the hair and pulls into position for and hits The Pedigree. The crowd pop. HHH rolls him over and covers him for a three count. The crowd continue to cheer as HHH rolls off and lays on the mat. HHH sits up, panting. He looks around and slowly gets to his feet. He poses, the cheering getting louder. He picks Raven up by the hair. Raven pushes him off into the ropes and stays bent over. HHH tries to hit another Running Neckbreaker. But Raven reverses and hits an Evenflow DDT. Both men lay on the mat. *
*Raven slowly rolls over and starts crawling over to HHH. HHH grabs him by the what'd and pulls him into a Modified Small Package for a two count. He on all fours, panting. Raven starts reaching up for the middle rope. He grabs it and starts pulling himself up. HHH is slowly getting back to his feet as well. Raven quickly grabs him by the hair and pulls him into position for an Evenflow DDT. He drags it towards the middle of the ring and poses. HHH rolls out of it and quickly hits him with a Pedigree. He falls to the side, laying on his side on the mat. He slowly sits up and rolls Raven over. He covers for a three count. He lays on Raven, panting. He sits up and scoots back, leaning on the ropes. He pulls himself and gets I to the corner, and squats looking at Raven. Raven slowly starts to sit up but keeps falling back to the mat. Raven rolls over and starts to pull himself up. He slowly gets on his knees, painting. HHH smirks and pulls himself up, standing in the corner. He looks around and then tells Raven to suck it, the crowd pop huge and shout it as he does the taunt. Raven goes to all fours and the bell rings. *
Jazz: Your winner with a score of 4-1, HHH!
*The crowd cheer as his music plays and the ref raises his hand. He starts celebrating as Raven rolls out of the ring off camera. Replays of spots from the match begin to play. The commentators talk over, recapping the spots. It cuts back to the ring. HHH is still posing. He leaves the ring and starts walking to the back. The camera cuts to the commentators. *
Angle: After fifteen minutes of beating the snot out of each other, HHH has advanced in this tournament.
Havoc: Despite my comments during the first match, the first half of round two is shaping up to be awesome.
Bischoff: Well don't get too excited, nothing is set in stone yet.
*He smirks. *
Angle: Well, ladies and gentlemen we still have one match left on the show tonight…
*A scared look come over the faces of Havoc and Eric Bischoff. Angle stops talking and looks up. He takes his headset off and stands up. Stan Hansen comes into frame with a mic. *
Hansen: Last episode I lost to the champ, well Bischoff, I'm out here with a proposition for ya. I hear you're looking for a match to put Kurt Angle in at Supercard, and I'm looking for a title opportunity and a fight. Put me in the match! Put me in the match! Give me the chance! The only other person who will give Angle the fight he deserves is suspended. Put me in the match or I'll put myself in the match!
*He throws the mic down and spits his chew on Kurt Angle and backs up, challenging Kurt. Bischoff calls for security. Two guards get between the two. Angle picks up the mic. *
Angle: I accept your challenge. I’ll even do it with your rules. No DQ, no count outs, it's fine, I'll still tap your ass out!
*He throws the mic down as Hansen is still yelling at him. Security start to get him to the back. Angle puts his headset back on and sits down. *
Angle: Bring up the wheel…
*Bischoff shrugs and the camera cuts to the wheel, which begins to spin fast. It slowly stops and lands on the number eight. It flashes on the screen as a generic rock song plays. Chris Sabin comes out, the crowd cheer. *
Bischoff: It's been a long while since we've seen Chris Sabin. We understand him and Alex Shelly have decided to pursue their own careers here in GSW.
*Theres a tenses silence from Angle as Sabin is introduced and he gets in the ring and poses. The wheel reappears on screen, spinning fast. It slowly stops on the number nine. It flashes on screen and Rey Mysterios music begins to play, the crowd popping huge. He comes out, playing to the crowd. *
Jazz: And his opponent, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 175lbs, Rey Mysterio!
*He high fives the fans that are front row. He gets in the ring and poses. Sabin is clapping along with the crowd, smirking. He hops down and stretches in the corner. *
Bischoff: Wow. What a match we have here. Sabin vs. Mysterio.
*Angles still silent. The ref checks both men. *
Bischoff: Just a formality, neither man is the kind of wrestler that would try to sneak in a weapon.
Havoc: I didn't see that ref check Sabins hair or Rey's mask, this is the kind of inadequacy you allow to work here?
Bischoff: …how on Earth would you hide something in your hair or a mask?
Havoc: What if one of them had an Afro?
Bischoff: Well maybe then you c-oh shut up, I'm not having this conversation. Kurt say something please. Talk to me.
Angle: Well like you said this should be a really good match, and it's uh, um it's-its…
*His voice trails off. *
Havoc: You're doing a hell of a job Kurt.
Bischoff: Stop it!
Havoc: Why am I the one getting yelled he's the one not doing his job, what the-
*The camera cuts to the commentators table. Angle stands up and throws his headset off. He lifts Havoc out of his chair by his shirt collar. Bischoff stands up to try to pull him off. Angle pushes him to the floor and leaves ringside. *
*The camera cuts back to the ring and the bell rings. Mysteiro runs up behind Sabin, whose focusing on the commentators and rolls him up for a one count. Rey rolls to his feet and Sabin gets on one knee, looking up at Rey. The two smirk at each other and Rey shrugs. Sabin stands up and extends his hand. Rey shakes it immediately, the two back away and they begin to circle each other. They lock up and Rey twists Sabins arm and brings him to the mat and rolls him up with a La Magistral Cradle for a two count. Both men are right back on their feet. Sabin flips Rey over with a Headlock Takedown. Rey scissors Sabins head to reverse it. Sabin hops left and right two times each. He pulls himself free and tries to kick Rey in the chest but Rey ducks it and School Boys Sabin for a two count. Both men roll to their feet and star each other down, the crowd cheer. They shake hands again. Both hold on as they go to pull away. They slowly release the handshake and back away before circling each other again. *
*They lock up again and Sabin Arm Drags Mysterio. They both roll to their feet and Mysterio Arm Drags Sabin. Again they both roll to their feet and Sabin jumps and hits a Standing Hurricanrana but Rey rolls through. Sabin rolls to his feet and grabs Rey's legs and flips forward. Rey kicks out and the two roll to their feet and both attempt a Dropkick. They both quickly roll onto their knee and stand off again. The crowd cheering. *
*The two shake hands again and begin to circle each other. They go to lock up but Sabin goes behind Mysterio. Mysterio elbows Sabin and runs forward. He doesn't get anywhere before Sabin grabs the waistband of his tights and pulls him into position for a Tiger Suplex. When Sabin lifts him but Rey counters with a Victory Roll for a one count. Both are right on their feet again and Rey Dropkicks Sabin. Sabin rolls out of the ring. Rey hits the ropes. He flips over the top rope. Sabin moves at the last second and Rey crashes to the floor, the crowd ooh loud. Rey arches in pain, holding his back. *
*Sabin rushes in the ring. He hits the ropes when Rey gets up. He hits rye with a Suicide Dive. The crowd, Sabin hops right up and poses on the guardrail. He hops down and picks Rey up and rolls him into the ring. Sabin slides in and covers Rey for a two count. He picks him and Powerbombs him and covers him again for a close two count. He looks at the ref and confirms that it was a two count. He stands up and picks Rey up. Rey punches him in the gut a few times. Sabin backs up a little. Rey quickly gets on the apron and springs in, hitting Sabin with a Tornado DDT to a good pop. He covers Sabin, barely getting a two count. *
*Rey stands up and picks Sabin up. He elbows him and pushes hi against the ropes and Irish Whips him. He rolls under Rey's attempted Clothesline and jumps onto the second rope and springs off hitting Rey with a Crossbody. He gets a one count. Both roll to their feet and Sabin kicks Rey in the gut and tosses him out of the ring. He waits until Rey stands up and hits the ropes. He hits Rey with a Suicide Dive and the crowd cheer. *
*He picks Rey up and rolls him into the ring. He climbs onto the apron and then onto the top rope. Rey stands, staggering a little. He turns around and sees a bin standing on the top rope and moves to the side and bounces the ropes, crotching Sabin. The crowd ooh. Rey takes a second to catch his breath and then gets on the apron and joins Sabin on the the top rope. He stands, and hits Sabin with a Super Hurricanrana. The crowd pop, both men lay on the mat. The ref begins to count. He gets to seven and the two stagger to their feet. Sabin runs and slides in between Rey's legs. He stands up and hits Rey with a Tiger Suplex. He covers him but Rey reaches out and grabs the rope. He pulls Rey up. Rey punches him in the stomach a few times and pushes him into the ropes. Rey jumps and Monkey Flips Sabin. He rolls right up holding his back. Rey runs and jumps, wrapping his legs around Sabins waist. He pulls up and Bulldogs Sabin. Rey covers him for a two count. *
*Rey stands up and walks over to the ropes, getting on the apron. He jumps onto the top rope and jumps off for a Splash. Sabin gets his knees up and Small Packages Rey for a three. The crowd pop in surprise. Both get on their knees staring at each other shocked. Sabin pulls himself up, smirking and shrugs. The camera cuts to Rey, he smirks and stands up, holding his ribs. The bell rings. The two lock up and Sabin hits Rey with an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex. He sits him up and locks him in a Rear Chinlock. Rey tries to push Sabins arms off but is unsuccessful. He tries it again, standing up as he does. He jumps up trying to Victory Roll Sabin but Sabin backs up. Rey rolls to his feet and Sabin kicks him in the gut and picks him up for a Powerbomb. He runs forward but Rey Hurricanranas him into position for The 619, the crowd cheering loud. He slowly gets to his feet and hits the ropes. Sabin rolls out of the ring and Rey stops. As Sabin turns around, Rey grabs the top rope and jumps out onto Sabin. Both men lay on the floor, panting. *
*Rey and Sabin both slowly get to their feet. Rey elbows Sabin and rolls him into the ring. Sabin gets on all fours as Rey climbs onto the apron. Sabins stands and Rey jumps onto the top rope and springs in trying for a Springboard Hurricanrana but Sabin reverses it into a Sit Out Powerbomb. He lays back instead of covering Rey. Sabin gets to his feet and pulls Rey up. He pushes Rey against the ropes and Irish Whips him and as Rey gets close, Sabin Dropkicks him. *
*He covers for a close two count. He immediately gets to his feet, pulling Rey up with him. He picks him and Powerbombs him and then covers him for another two count. Sabins has and stands up. He pulls Rey up and puts him in position for a DDT. Sabin runs off of the ropes hitting a Tornado DDT. Rey sits up, the crowd ooh. Sabin kicks Rey in the small of his back and lays him on the mat and covers him a two count. He stands up and backs away from Rey, waiting for him to stand up. *
*Rey slowly staggers to his feet and Sabin runs at him and hits a Bicycle Kick. Rey rolls onto his side. He pull Rey up and pushes Sabin into the ropes and then Dropkciks him. Sabin rolls to his feet, Rey kicks him in the shin. Sabin groans, grabbing his leg. Rey kicks his shin two more times and then elbows him. Rey hits the ropes and ducks Sabins attempted Clothesline and gets on the apron. Sabin turns around and Rey hits a Springboard Hurricanrana Pin for a very, very close two count. Rey checks with the ref to confirm it was a two. He stands and goes over to the ropes and hits a Springboard Moonsualt for a two count. *
*Both stand up and Sabin runs at Mysterio and hits him with a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors. Mysterio rolls up and Sabin grabs him and puts him in position for The Cradle Shock. The crowd pop and Rey elbows Sabin in the side of the jaw and tries to roll him up but Sabin kneels down covering Rey. He only gets a one count before Rey lifts his legs and rolls Sabin up for a one count. Both men roll to their feet and the two trade a kick to the shin. Both hold their leg briefly. Rey elbows Sabin and pushes him into the ropes and backs up as Sabin runs at him. He Droptoe Holds him into 619 Position. Rey poses and the crowd cheer. Rey hits the ropes but as he comes back he's hit with a Bicycle Kick. Both men fall to the mat. *
*Sabin gets to his feet first. He picks Rey up and sets up The Cradle Shock. He hits it and pins Rey for a three count. The bell rings again. Sabin rolls away. The ref begins to cut again as both men pant on the mat. *
*Both roll to their feet slowly and stare each other down from across the ring. The tow walk to the center of the ring. Rey extends his hand but Sabin slaps him. The crowd ooh and Rey slaps Sabin harder, staggering him. Rey elbows Sabin twice and pushes him into the corner. He kicks him the gut until he's sitting in the corner. Rey runs across the ring and then runs back hitting a Bronco Buster. He stands and pulls Sabin out of the corner and turns him. He climbs to the top rope and plays to the crowd before trying for a Moonsault. Sabin gets his knees, Rey grabs his ribs and rolls away, kicking his feet. *
*Sabin gets to his first, Rey's on all four. He grabs rye by the mask and pulls him up. He tries for a Powerbomb but Rey but Rey keeps rolling forward, rolling Sabin up for a two count. Both men get on their feet and both attempt Dropkciks. They roll to their and attempt Dropkicks again. They rolls to their feet and Sabin kicks Rey in the gut and throws him shoulder first into the turnbuckle post. The crowd ooh and Sabin School Boys him for a two count. Rey rolls to his feet and kicks Sabin hard in the gut. Sabin rolls away, holding his ribs. Sabin gets on his knees. Rey kicks him in the hip and pulls him to his feet. Sabin elbows him and pushes him away. Rey quickly regains his footing and Big Boots Sabin. Sabin bounces off the ropes and Rey hits a Standing Hurricanrana for a very, very close two count. *
*Rey puts his hands on his forehead before slowly standing up. He repositions Sabin and climbs to the top rope. Sabin roll to his feet and clubs Rey in the back. Rey bends over to grab the ropes to keep his balance. Sabin picks him up for a Powerbomb and runs forward hitting a Sitout Powerbomb. He doesn't cover Rey again but stands up. He catches his breath and pulls Rey up. He hits another Cradle Shock for a three count, the bell rings. *
*He pushes Rey's legs to the mat and stands up. He stands in the corner catching his breath. Looking at the timer on the screen and taps his wrist. Rey slowly starts to stand up and Sabin says under his breath. He walks over and grabs Rey by the mask and tosses him out of the ring. He leans on the ropes, panting, looking back at the timer. Rey gets up surprisingly quick and grabs Sabins foot and pulls him out of the ring. He elbows him a few times and backs up. He runs at Sabin and Sabin throws him up onto the apron and walks forward. Eh bends over to catch his breath before turning around. Rey jumps onto the second rope and attempts a Moonsault. Sabin runs into the ring and Rey crashes onto the padded floor. The ref goes out to check on Rey as Sabin pants, laying on the mat. The bell rings of end the match a brief moment later. The crowd boo as Sabins music plays. *
Jazz: Your winner by a score of 3-0, Chris Sabin.
*The ref gets into the ring as Sabin staggers to his feet and no raises his hand. *
Bischoff: A hell of a hard fought match but a disappointing score, in my opinion. I'm very surprised Rey didn't get at least one fall.
Havoc: Too much…actually you know what, so am I. But he put in a hell of an effort just as everyone did tonight.
Bischoff: Absolutley an…whoa what's going on here?
*Sabin gets out of the ring as Rey is sitting up. He's panting and looks up at Sabin. Sabin extends his hand and Rey takes it. Sabin helps him up and the two hug to huge applause from the crowd. Rey gets into the ring and calls for Sabin to join him. Sabin does and Rey raises his hand. The two hug again as the camera slowly goes to credits. *
*The show skips the opening, replaying The Systems announcement on the previous episode. The camera goes right to Kaitlyn Canario, and Vanessa Jazz standing in the ring. Both dressed in beautiful formal dresses. *
Canario: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, one member of The System…Mr. Eric Bischoff.
*The crowd pops as the GSW theme song begins to play and Bischoff walks out in a suit, holding a briefcase. He's smirking. When he gets in the ring, he shakes Kaitlyns hand an hugs her, then shakes Vanessa's hand and hugs her as well. He holds his hand out to Kaitlyn for her microphone, she hands it to him. *
Bischoff: Thank you. Hello ladies and gentlemen!
*They cheer, Havoc mumbles “marks.” Causing Kurt Angle to snicker. *
Bischoff: Now before we get to the briefcase, I have some news.
*The camera transitions to footage of Vaders attack on Jack Palmer and Nick Crews. The crowd booing. It comes back on Bischoff, stoic. *
Bischoff: I'd like to inform all the fans here and at home that play-by-play announcer Nick Crews is recovering nicely. His wife tells us his broken ribs caused by Vader are healing at a steady pace and he's very much looking forward to returning to work. Jack, on the other hand, we have no update. Every time any of us have called him since then a woman answers and simply tells he's not home before quickly hanging up. It's worry some to say the least.
*He takes a breath before continuing. *
Bischoff: Moving on, guys rolls the footage.
*The end of Sabus International Title Match against Tazz is shown, the ref stopping the match feeling that Sabu was not fit to continue and his subsequent attack on the ref. *
Bischoff: Obviously, we can't suspend Vader and let that go unpunished. Therefore, Sabu has been officially suspended as of this morning.
*The crowd boo loud, Eric lets them briefly before he encourages them to wrap it up. *
Bischoff: Anyway since I'm sure you're tired of hearing me talk and want to watch some wrestling I'll make this brief.
*He flashes a cheesy smile, holding the briefcase next to his head. He turns his back to the camera placing the briefcase down and opens it, pulling out its contents. It's clearly a title belt that he puts on his shoulder and turns to the camera. The title is black strapped with gold face and side plates. The map outline of New Jersey on the side plates, and the face plate blank except for the logo of GSW and the titles name. *
Bischoff: Ladies an gentlemen, I'm proud to introduce The GSW Ironman Title.
*He smiles and holds the belt up as the crowd cheer. He puts it back over his shoulder. *
Bischoff: As the name implies ever match contested for this belt will be an Ironman Match with varying time limits. Now, since we need a first champ, we , The System, have decided on a tournament to crown the first champion. We have assigned the entire roster, aside from current champions, a number between 1 and 30. Those numbers have been entered into an online randomizer and the matches will be decided at random. The first round will be eight matches, each with a time limit of 15 minutes, the first four will be on this show, and the last four will be on next week. The second round will air on the two episodes after that and will consist of four matches at 20 minutes each. The final match will be at the upcoming SuperCard PPV and will be a 30 minute Fatal Four Way Ironman Match to determine the first champion.
*He stops to hand the belt to Vanessa, who holds in both hands in front of her, the camera briefly focusing on her and then on the belt. *
Bischoff: Now since Sabu won't be in this tournament and GSWs roster is ever growing, one of the potential new signees has been assigned Sabus number. Now let's shut up and start the show! Guys in the back bring up the wheel!
*He hands the mic to Kaitlyn before the wheel appears on screen. The crowd as the wheel spins and slowly stops on number two. The number two appears on screen as Cesaros music begins to play, to a mixed reaction. *
Canario: The following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first, from Lucerne, Switzerland, weighing in at 232lbs, Cesaro!
*Cesaro walks out, his leg taped and bruised from Low Ki.. The crowd boos as he stoically walks to the ring. He smirks a little and poses on the apron. He enters the ring and goes up to Bischoff and shakes his hand. *
Angle: This is a big opportunity to begin with but it's even greater for Cesaro. He may have a chance to compete on two titles matches in one night. Last week, he won the right to face Tazz by defeating Brian Kendrick and the returning Low Ki last week in a Triple Threat match.
Havoc: Poor Ki. He was so angry he went to pulls his hair then he was sad.
Angle: Did your writer quit?
Havoc: My what?
*The wheel reappears and begins to spin again. It slowly comes to stop on the number 19. As the number 19 comes up on screen Mankinds music begins to a big pop. Cesaro doesn't lose the cocky smirk though. Bischoff nods his head and mouths wow. The camera cuts to the entrance way as Mankind walks out, holding up his arm. He's smiling as he walks to the ring. *
Angle: We have not seen hide nor hair…
Havoc: Or smell.
Angle: Stop. Of Mankind since Anarchy. Will his return be a triumphant one?
Havoc: Collette you better find something for the kids to do later when you need to cheer him up.
Angle: Part of our job is to be unbiased.
Havoc: Oh c'mon, you can actually sit there and with a straight face tell me you don't see Cesaro winning this match, hell maybe even this whole tournament?
Angle: …I think every competitor in this tournament has the same possibility of winning.
Havoc: Even Shannon Moore?
Angle: Well…
*Mankind and Bischoff share a hesitant look before Bischoff extends his hand and Mankind shakes it. Bischoff holds up the belt to both men and then holds it up in the air, the crowd cheering. He smirks and nods before leaving the ring. *
*He walks over to the commentary table and puts the belt down gently on the table. He walks over next to Kurt and asks if he can join them. *
Havoc: Of course sir, it would be an absolute honor!
Bischoff: Thank you Havoc. Man what a match up we have to start off this tournament.
Angle: Absolutely. Cesaros leg is taped up a little, he wouldn't divulge the reason for the tape
Bischoff: He could've pulled something or had something injured by Low Ki.
Havoc: Or he injured it celebrating his win.
*Cesaro and Mankind circle each other before locking up. Neither man gains the advantage and back into the corner. Cesaro and Mankind let go of each other, Cesaro backs up and kicks Mankind in the stomach until he's slumped down in the corner. The ref backs Cesaro up. When Mankind pulls himself up, Cesaro runs and European Uppercuts him. Mankind staggers forward and falls to one knee. Cesaro pushes him onto his back on the mat and covers him for a one count. Cesaro immediately covers him again not even getting a one count. He sits him up and locks in a Rear Chinlock. He brings the hold to the mat as Mankind tries to get his foot on the bottom rope, but he's just a few inches short. Cesaro stands up, turning it into a Side Headlock. He pulls Mankind to the middle of the ring and brings it to the mat again. *
*The two stand up again and Mankind attempts to push Cesaro off but Cesaro holds onto Mankinds hair and pulls him into a Gutwrench Suplex. He floats over into a pin for barely a two count. Cesaro sits him again and locks in a Rear Chinlock, bring it to the mat. He holds his legs off the mat, applying more pressure to the hold. He puts his legs down and lifts them off of the mat again then puts them back down. Mankind gets up on one knee, the crowd clapping for him. He punches Cesaro in the gut a few times and stands up. He pushes Cesaro off of him. As he gets closer to the ropes, Cesaro jumps onto the middle rope and as Mankind staggers forward a little, he jumps off and hits a Springboard European Uppercut. He covers Mankind again for a closer two count. *
*Cesaro stands up and Legdrops Mankind. He rolls to his feet and picks Mankind up. He stands up and hits the ropes and Big Boots Mankind. The crowd is mixed. The ref briefly checks on Mankind before Cesaro pulls him up. He stands him up again and hits the ropes. This time Mankind runs with him and Cactus Clotheslines himself and Cesaro over the top rope. The crowd cheer. Mankind slowly sits up, panting. He stands up and picks Cesaro up. He Irish Whips Cesaro hard into the guardrail. Cesaro hits it ribs first and flips over the guardrail. The crowd cheering, Mankind takes a moment to catch his breath before climbing over the guardrail. Cesaro is staggering back to his feet. Mankind clubs him across the back, knocking him to one knee. He picks him up and moves him. He tries to Irish Whip him into the guardrail again but Cesaro reverses, Mankind flips back over the guardrail. *
Cesaro catches his breath before climbing over the guardrail. Mankind is pulls himself up, using the apron. He rolls himself into the ring. Cesaro climbs to the top rope. Mankind slowly stands up and slowly turns around. Cesaro hits him with a Flying Crossbody. He roll off of him and poses, the crowd is still mixed but there's more cheering then before. Cesaro rolls to his feet. Mankind slowly gets to his feet and staggers when he's standing. Cesaro hits Mankind with a Standing Dropkick. Mankind staggers back into the corner. Cesaro kicks him in the gut once and then tries to Irish Whip him but Mankind reverses. Mankind runs towards Cesaro when he hits the corner. Cesaro runs out of the corner and meets Mankind halfway with a Spjnning European Uppercut, the crowd surprisingly pop. Cesaro slowly covers Mankind and gets the three. The bell rings and Cesaro rolls away and sits up. The ref checks on Mankind. He rolls over and slowly stands up, staggering. The ref tries to get him to take a moment to catch his breath but Mankind pushes him out of the way. Cesaro is starting to get up but Mankind runs and hits him with a Swinging Neckbreaker. The crowd pop. *
*He slowly covers Cesaro for barely a two count. Both men lay on the mat, panting. Both start to slowly get to their feet. They begin to trade punches. After a punch from Mankind, Cesaro kicks him the gut. The crowd boo. He grabs Mankinds arm and stands him up. He pushes him away and pulls him back into a Lariat. He bends over, panting. He stands up and taunts. He pulls Mankind to his feet. He puts his head between his legs and tries to pull him for The Neutralizer. Mankind blocks it though and Back Body Drops Cesaro, but he lands on his feet. When Mankind turns around, Cesaro European Uppercuts him knocking him into the ropes. Mankind bounces off the ropes and kicks Cesaro in the gut and quickly hits a Double Arm DDT. The crowd pop, both men are on the mat. Mankind slowly covers Cesaro and gets a two count, the crowd ooh. *
*Foley rolls off and sits up. He's panting and confirming with the ref that it was only a two count. Cesaro has rolled himself out of the ring and is catching his breath on the floor. Mankind slowly stands up. The ref begins to count Cesaro out. Cesaro pulls himself up at five. Mankind hits the ropes and slides out of the ring. He tries for a Neckbreaker but Cesaro sidesteps him and throws him into the guardrail shoulder first. Mankind slumps down, holding his left shoulder. Cesaro rolls back into the ring and pants, laying on the mat. When the refs restarted count reaches five when Mankind starts walking back to the ring, holding his shoulder. He puts his left hand on the apron. Cesaro goes to stomp on it by Mankind quickly pulls it back and grabs his shoulder, wincing in pain. At a count of seven, Cesaro hits the ropes and Baseball Slides into Mankind. It knocks him back, left shoulder first into the guardrail. Mankind falls to the floor, holding his shoulder. The ref counts to ten and the bell rings. Cesaro doesn't wait and leaves the ring right away. Cesaro pulls Mankind up. As he's pulled to his feet, Mankind applies The Mandible Claw, the crowd pop huge. Cesaro fights it but Mankind pushes him against the guardrail and bends him over it, holding onto the hold. *
*Mankind looks back at the ref, his count at six. Mankind lets go of the hold. Cesaro goes to one knee, coughing. Mankind rolls back into the ring at eight. The ref reaches ten and the bell, rings to a pop form the crowd. Mankind immediately leaves the ring. Cesaro is using the guardrail to pull himself to his feet. Mankind walks towards him. Cesaro kicks him in the gut. Mankind bends over. Cesaro grabs him by the shirt and tights. He repositions them and then runs and tosses Mankind over the commentators table, the crowd pops. The commentators scramble out of the way. *
*Cesaro bends over catching his breath briefly before rolling into the ring. He lays on the mat panting, as the ref leaves the ring to check on Mankind. Cesaro sits, his arms on knees. He smiles and poses to some boos but more cheers. Mankind slowly begins to pull himself up using the guardrail. The ref continues to ask if he wants to continue the match. Mankind doesn't answer and begins to walk towards the ring. The ref stops him and tries to get an answer. Mankind pushes him to the floor and slides into the ring. Once both are on their feet, they begin to trade punches, the crowd cheering. Mankind winds the exchange and punches Cesaro until he's against the ropes. He puts him in the corner and punches him until he's slumped down. The ref pulls Mankind away. Cesaro rolls out of the ring and onto the apron. Mankind walks over to him and reaches out to grab him. As he pulls Cesaro up, Cesaro grabs his left arm and stands up. He turns and holds Mankinds arm in the air and then drives it into his shoulder. Mankind pulls his arm away and grabs it falling to his knee. *
*Cesaro gets back into the ring. He cockily walks over to Mankind. He grabs his bad arm and holds it in a Standing Armbar. Mankind groans in pain. He looks trying to see how close the ropes and Cesaro cranks on the hold, Mankind groans again. Mankind slowly starts to get to his feet, the crowd cheering him on. With Mankind on one knee, Cesaro lets go of the hold but quickly grabs him by the hair and pulls him. Mankind quickly tries to apply The Mandible Claw again but Cesaro grabs his wrist and kicks him in the ribs. He puts him in a Powerbomb position and looks around before hitting a Neutralizer. He rolls Mankind over and covers him. He only get a two count. The crowd pop, Cesaro stands up, shocked, and argues with the ref. *
*He spits on the ref before turning around, the crowd booing. Mankind has rolled onto his stomach and started crawling towards the ropes. He grabs the second rope and starts to pull himself up. Cesaro grabs him by the hair and pulls him up and to his feet. Cesaro European Uppercuts him. He staggers back and sits on the second rope. Cesaro grabs him by his good arm and pulls him up. He picks him up on his shoulders. He walks around a little before hitting him with The Alpamare Waterslide to a surprising pop. He sits up, panting,for a moment before covering Mankind for a very close two count. He gets up on his knees and looks at the ref, he curses him out in Swedish. He stands up and pulls Mankind up. He stands him up and pushes him into the ropes then hits him with a Bicycle Kick. Cesaro poses and walks across the ring. Mankind begins to pull himself in the corner. As he stands Cesaro runs across the ring and European Uppercuts him. He lets Mankind staggers out of the corner and fall to the mat. He climbs to the top rope. *
*Mankind slowly gets to his feet and staggers around for a bit before turning towards the corner. Cesaro jumps off and hits Mankind with a Flying Crossbody, the crowd cheer. He doesn't cover him this time. He sits against the ropes, panting. He pulls himself up and grabs Mankind by the hair and pulls him to his feet. He slaps him, the crowd boo. He Irish Whips him and Mankind slides under the ropes and out to the floor, the crowd cheer. Cesaro rolls his eyes and gets out of the ring. He starts walking to the other side of the ring. He waits for Mankind to turn the corner and runs at him. Mankind Backbody Drops him but Cesaro lands on his feet. He quickly turns around and locks his arms around Mankinds waist. Mankind elbows him a few times to counter. Cesaro puts his hand to his mouth and backs up. *
*Mankind rolls back into the ring, Cesaro follows not far behind. The two begun to trade punches again. Cesaro tries for a kick but Mankind catches his foot. Cesaro pulls it and Mankind back and then thrusts it cowards sending Mankind to the mat. As he rolls to his feet, Cesaro hits him with a Running Big Boot. Mankind staggers back and puts his hand on his jaw and falls to one knee, holding onto the second rope. Cesaro grabs him by the hair and trIes pulling him up, but Mankind holds onto the rope. Cesaro drives his elbow into the bad shoulder of Mankind. Mankind lets go of the rope and Cesaro pulls him up and German Suplexs him. Cesaro quickly gets back to his feet and poses. He grabs Mankind by the hair and pulls him to one knee. Mankind thrusts his arm up and locks in The Mandible Claw. Cesaro taps immediately. *
*The ref calls for the bell and the crowd cheer as Mankind lest go of the hold and Cesaro falls to one knee, coughing. *
Canario: Here is your winner with a score of 2-1, Mankind!
*The crowd continue to cheer as the ref raises Mankind arm. Cesaro looks up at him as he celebrates. Cesaro slowly stands up. Mankind stops celebrating and looks at him nervously. Cesaro walks forward a little and holds his hand out. Mankind looks around briefly before shaking it to a big pop from the crowd. Cesaro leaves the ring and Mankind goes back to celebrating. *
Angle: Hell of an effort from both men.
Bischoff: Absolutely. And in my opinion it had a very surprising result.
Havoc: I was thinking the same thing boss!
*As they were talking, reply of highlights from the match were playing. The commentators recapped them as they play, giving Mankind time to leave the ring and get to the back and Kaitlyn time to get into the ring. It cuts back to the ring. *
Bischoff: Bring up that wheel!
*The wheel appears and is already spinning. It slowly lands on the number twenty eight. The Steiners music begins to play and the crowd cheer. Scott walks out and high fives fans as he walks to the ring. *
Canario: The following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 288lbs, Scott Steiner!
*The crowd cheer as he poses on the turnbuckle. He hops down and the wheel reappears and begins to spin. It slowly lands on the number ten. Randy Ortons music begins to play and the crowd boo as he walks out. *
Canario: And his opponent, from ST. Louis, Missouri , weighing in at 250lbs pound, Randy Orton!
*The crowd continues to boo as poses on the turnbuckle. *
Angle: Wow!...just…what a match up we have here!
Havoc: Eh.
*Orton immediately gets in Steiners face. The ref gets between and backs Orton off and calls for the bell. The two lock up and jockey for position. Orton has Steienr against the ropes. The ref calls for a clean break. Orton breaks clean but then slaps Steiner, the crowd ooh. Orton cockily backs up, Steiner staring at him. He nods and walks away from the ropes and him and Orton circle each other. They lock up again and Orton locks Steiner in a Side Headlock. Steiner pushes him off and into the ropes. Orton tries for a Shoulder Block but Steiner doesn't budge. He slaps Orton knocking him to the mat, the crowd cheer loud. Orton rolls right to his feet and swings at Steiner. He ducks it and T-Bone Suplexs Orton. He sits ups, holding his lower back. *
*Orton gets back to his feet and Stiener walks over to him. Orton kicks him in the gut no throws out of the ring. He turns and walks away, barking at the ref to begin counting. The count only goes to three before Steiner rolls back into the ring. As he starts to stand, Orton quickly walks over and starts clubbing him across the back. He pulls him away a from the ropes and locks in a Side Headlock and brings it to the mat. Steiner slowly gets to his feet. He backs Orton against the ropes and pushes Orton. Orton holds on though and goes to one knee, bringing Steiner to his knees as well. Steiner stands back up and backs Orton against the ropes and pushes him off. Orton hits the ropes across the ring and when he gets closer, Steiner hits him with a Dropkick. Orton rolls out of the ring, holding his jaw. *
*Orton walks around ring side and leans against the announcers table. Orton stays out of the ring until a count of six. He rolls back in only to roll back out. He smirks as the crowd boo. Scott doesn't leave the ring. Orton walks around until a count of four and rolls back into the ring. He stands up and him and Scott circle each other again. *
*The two lock up and Orton stomps on Scotts foot. He grabs Scott by the hair and singlet and tosses him through the ropes but pulls him back in, so his feet are hanging on the second rope. He looks around, holding him for a DDT. Scott punches him in the hip a few times and gets his feet back onto the mat. He Northen Light Suplexs Orton over the top rope and to the floor, the crowd pop big. Orton lays on the padded floor, arched in pain. Steiner leaves the ring. He grabs Orton and drags him towards the apron. He stands Orton up and holds hi against the apron. He looks around before sitting him on the apron. Scott holds Ortons arm against his side and Belly-to-Belly Suplex Slams him off the apron and to the floor. The crowd pop again, as Orton arches again. *
*On his knees, Steiner looks around before standing up. The refs count is at four and Scott pulls Orton up and rolls him into the ring. He rolls in as well. He covers Orton for a two count. He rolls Orton over onto his stomach. He poses and pulls Orton up and locks in The Steiner Recliner. The crowd cheer, Orton reaches up and tores to break the hold. He starts crawling and eventually gets a rope break. Scott breaks the hold right away. He stands up and backs away as Orton pulls himself to the outside. *
*He gets to all fours and uses the guardrail to pull himself up. He starts to walk up the aisle but stops halfway, bending over to catch his breath. The refs count is up to three. Orton turns around and looks at the ring. Scott calls him back into the ring but Orton just stays standing in the aisle. He huffs and starts walking around ringside. The ref counts to ten and the bell rings. Scott looks at the ref and shrugs. As he's distracted Orton rushes back into the ring and kicks Scott in the gut. He starts clubbing Scott across the back until he's on one knee. He backs up a little. When Steiner is back on his feet, Orton chop blocks him. Scott falls and grabs his knee. Orton is quickly back on his feet and grabs Scotts leg. He kicks the back of his knee and then steps over and falls to the mat, pinning Scotts knee between his legs. Scott grabs his knee and rolls away. *
*Steiner sits in the corner, holding his knee. Orton walks over and grabs his leg. He leans it against the second rope. He starts clubbing at his knee. He stops to pull the knee pad down and then continues to club at Scotts knee. Ref tries to pull Orton off and starts counting. Orton backs away at four. Scott grabs his knee, laying on the mat. Orton pulls him by the hair to his feet. Orton stands him up and tries for an RKO. Scott pushes him off but holds onto his tights and pulls him back into a Release German Suplex. Scott immeditly grabs his knee again. *
*The ref starts counting to ten, as both men lay on the mat, panting. Orton pulls himself up at four. He grabs Scott by the hair. He puts him in a DDT position. He pulls Scott up and puts his feet on the second rope. He doesn't look around and just hits a DDT. The crowd ooh. Orton rolls Scott onto his back and covers him. Scott kicks out at just about three. The crowd pop, as Orton rolls onto his back on Scott and yells . *
*He sits up, panting and slowly rolls to his feet. He backs up and leans against the ropes. Scott starts to push himself up but falls back to the mat. Orton smirks and grabs him by the hair and drags him away from the ropes. He stands him up and hits an RKO. He rolls to his feet and bakcs away briefly before covering Scott for a three count. The crowd boo as Orton stands up and poses. *
*He just shrugs and covers Scott again only getting a two count. He gets one one knee and plays to the crowd, who boo in response. He stands up and pulls Scott up. Scott is unscheduled him in the gut a few times. He pushes Orton away and falls to one knee. Orton staggers back before regaining his balance. He moves towards Scott, who springs up and Belly-to-Belly Suplexs him. Orton sits up holding his back before laying on the mat on his side. Scott lays on his back and holds his knee. *
*Surprisingly Scott is the first one to his feet and hobbles over to the ropes and leans on them. As Orton stands Scott bounces himself off the ropes. Orton slowly turns around and gets hot with a Steinerline, the crowd cheer loud. Both men are on the mat. Because men start to push themselves to their feet. Scott hobbles a little and grabs the ropes again. Orton staggers a little and walks towards Scott. Scott punches him, Ortons staggers back, holding his jaw. Scott hobbles and punches him again. He tries to punch him again but Orton catches and tries for an RKO but Scott pushes him off into the ropes. Orton barely bounces off of them and kicks Scott in the gut. He grabs Scott by the hair and singlet and tosses him to the floor through the ropes. He walks away from the ropes and goes to one knee, as Scott lays on the floor and the ref begins to count. *
*At a count of six, Steiner starts to stir and rolls over. He pulls himself up us gin the apron and rolls into the ring at eight. The crowd cheer. Orton sits down on the mat and yells again. He rolls to his feet and pulls Scott up and stands him up. He trash talks him then slaps him. He trash talks him again and slaps him again. Scott kicks him in the gut and Double Underhook Powerbombs him. The crowd cheer, Scott sits on the mat next to Orton and rubs his knee before covering Orton. He only gets a two count and quickly rolls to his feet, still hobbling. He pulls Orton up but Orton pulls away and Dropkicks him. Both men pant on the mat. *
*Orton is the first to his feet. Scott is on his feet only seconds later. Orton European Uppercuts him. Scott staggers backwards. Orton ushers hi again the ropes and Irish Whips him. Scott ducks Ortons Clothesline but after he hits the ropes again he's hit with a Powerslam. He quickl,y jumps up and backs into the corner. He waits for Scott to get up. As Scott slowly pulls himself up, Orton runs out of the corner and this an RKO. He rolls Scott over and covers. The crowd pop big when Scott kicks out at two and a half. Orton quickly stands and backs the ref itno the corner, arguing with him. *
*He turns around and Scott is crawling away a little. Orton walks over to him and pills him, Scotts back facing Orton. Orton quickly hits him with his Headlock Backbreaker. Scott rolls off of Ortons back and lays on the mat face down. Orton is panting on all fours. He slowly pushes himself to his feet and rolls Scott over an covers him again for only a two count. *
*Orton pulls Scott to his feet. Scott counters Orton with a T-Bone Suplex. Orton sits up, holding his back. Scott quickly rolls up to his feet, ignoring the a pain in his knee. He grabs Orton by the hair and pulls him to his feet and then hits a Bridging German Suplex for a two and a half count. Scott rolls to his feet and locks Orton in The Stiener Recliner, the crowd cheer. He cranks on it and Orton teases tapping out. The crowd is cheering loud. Orton tries to break the hold but is unsuccessful. He teases tapping out again before crawling towards the ropes. He stops just short of the ropes and almost taps out but he pushes himself forwards and gets his hand on the ropes. Steiner keeps it until the ref counts to two. He lest it go and backs up, grabbing Ortons foot, pulling him back with him. *
*He tries to lock in The Steiner Reccliner again but Orton counters with a School Boy from two count. Both men are quickly back on their feet and Orton European Uppercuts Scott. Scott staggers back before hitting Orton with an elbow. Orton staggers back kicks him in the stomach. Scott bends over and Orton tries for a Suplex but Soctt blocks it and Verrtical Suplexs Orton. Orton sits up in pain and lays on his side. *
*Scott sits up, panting. He stands up and walks around Orton. He gets out onto the apron and slowly climbs to the top rope. He sits up here until Orton slowly staggers to his feet. Scott stands on the top rope and jumps off, Bulldogging Orton. Both men lay on the mat. Scott scoots backwards a little. He stands up and pulls Orton up, he puts Orton in a DDT position. He plays to the crowd and picks him for The Steiner Screwdriver. He walks to the middle ring and his knee buckles a little. Orton uses that as an opportunity to turn it into an RKO. The crowd pop huge. Orton rolls Scott over and covers him for the three just as the bell rings. *
Canario: Here is your winner with a score of 2-, Randy Orton!
*Ortons lays on his back on Steiner, panting. The ref raises his hand as his music starts to play. The crowd is surprisingly cheering. He sits up, leaning on his knees, panting. He slowly stands up and starts to celebrate. *
Bischoff: Congratulations Randy. Not only did he move on in the tournament, it sounds like he earned this crowds respect.
*It cuts to a highlight reel from the match as Orton leaves the ring. The announcers commentate over the highlights. As the last one plays, Kurt Angle primates a non-tournament match and throws it to commercial. *
*It comes back from commercial and the crowd is booing as Alpha and Tommy Preston's music is playing and Duchess is halfway down the aisle, wearing black tights and a grey sleeveless shirt. *
Angle: Well congratulations to Mankind and Randy Orton for advancing in the tournament to determine the inaugural GSW Ironman Title. Now for the first time on GSW TV, a women's match!
Havoc: Woo!
*Duchess is standing in the corner stretching a little. *
Angle: Now I'm not sure if Duchess is actually a trained wrestler, I tried to do my homework but information about Duchess is scarce.
Bischoff: Really?
Angle: Oh yeah, she apparently keeps her private life very private.
Bischoff: But between her relationship with Alpha and Tommy Preston and apparently her former relationship with Nigel Brooks, she's obviously spent a fair amount of time around wrestlers. So it's full possible they taught her something.
Angle: We still dont know much about her relationship with Nigel a Brooks or much about Nigel's relationship with The Tag Team Champs for that matter.
Bischoff: The System has yet to receive the second video form Nigel a Brooks by the way.
Havoc: I'm glad you guys are enjoying this little chat, but who is The Duchess wrestling?
*Both Bischoff and Angle say they don't know, the crowd start cheering though. The camera cuts to Kaitlyn Canario stripping off her dress. She's wearing blue and purple shorts and a purple and black shirt. She hands the dress and her mic to Vanessa Jazz and slides into the ring. *
Jazz: And her opponent…Kaitlyn Canario.
*She poses as the crowd cheer. *
Bischoff and Angle: Kaitlyn?!
*The bell rings and Duchess and Kaitlyn smirk at each other before locking up. Duchess hits her with an elbow. Canario grabs her jaw and falls to her side. She stands up, still holding her jaw. She backs up and Duchess picks her up but Canario rolls to her feet behind Duchess. She pushes Duchess away into the ropes. She hits Duchess with a Hurricanrana for a one count. Both roll to their feet and Canario elbows duchess and hits the ropes. She hits a Flying Forearm and covers Duchess again for another one count. Both women roll to their feet and Duchess kicks Canario in the gut and she falls to one knee, holding her gut. She grabs her by the shirt and shorts and tosses her through the ropes. *
Angle: Last week on GSW we saw a fist fight between this two when Kaitlyn had enough with Duchess interfering in the match between Kevin Nash and Alpha, but I had no idea it would lead to an actual match!
*Duchess rolls out of the ring but sits on the aprons, as Canario pulls herself up using the guardrail. She slides herself off and grabs her by the hair and turns her around. She picks her up for a Suplex but she drops her ribs first onto the guardrail. The crowd oohs. She pulls Canario off and rolls her into the ring, she rolls in not long after. Canario is on her knees and swings, punching Duchess in the ribs. She grabs her gut and sits on the middle, bent over a little. Canario Irish Whips her. The meet in the middle of the ring and Canario hits a Running Calf Kick. The crowd cheer, Duchess puts her hand to her mouth sitting up on her elbow. She rolls over onto all fours. Canario runs a little and jumps onto Duchess’ back and jumps onto the top rope and Moonsaults onto Duchess’, now laying face down on the mat, back. Canario stands up. She rolls Duchess onto her back and sits her up. She backs up a little and kicks Duchess hard on the small of the back. The crowd ooh. Duchess winces in pain. *
Bischoff: Good lord that sound like a firecracker.
Angle: Absolutely…Havoc, are you speechless.
*He doesn't answer. Canario rolls Duchess to her feet and hits a Snap Suplex and floats over into a cover but only gets a two count. She picks Duchess up again and hits another Snap Suplex but kips up this time and runs forward and hops onto the second rope and plays to the crowd. *
*She hops down and walks over to Duchess, who is halfway back to her feet. She elbows Canario in the gut and then Snapmares her into a sitting up position. Duchess backs up a little and kicks Canario hard in the back. The crowd ooh and Canario lays back and arches in pain. *
Havoc: Damn!
*She smirks and sits Canario up again. She sits down, locking in a Body Scissors. Canario tires to break the hold but Duchess reaches up and pulls her back by the hair, the crowd boo. The ref tries to get duchess to let go of Canarios hair but Duchess turns it into a a Dragon Sleeper. Canario struggles to try to get out of the hold but is unsuccessful. Duchess lets go of The Body Scissors and slowly stands up, pulling Canario up with her by the shirt. She looks around and then hits an Inverted Suplex. Canario rolls onto her back, crossing her arms over her chest. *
Havoc: At least we know they're real.
Angle: Havoc!
*Duchess sits her up and walks around to her front. She goes for a kick into the stomach but Canario catches her foot and counters it into an STF, the crowd cheer. Duchess tries to pull her hands apart before starting to crawl towards the ropes. Duchess eventually makes it to the ropes, Canario immediately breaks the hold. She backs up and Duchess goes out onto the aprons. She starts to pull herself up. Canario runs at her but Duchess drives her shoulder itno Cnarios gut. Canario staggers back and falls to one knee, holding her gut. Duchess takes a moment to catch her breath before getting in the ring. She sets Canario up in a DDT position and looks around. She picks her up for a Suplex but turns and bounces her feet off the top rope and turns it into a Jackhammer, the crowd ooh as Duchess gets the three count and the ref calls for the bell. Duchess stands up, smirking, the ref raises her hand. *
Jazz: Here is you winner by pinfall, The Duchess.
*The crowd boo as she lenas on the ropes, smirking. She leaves the ring and starts to,saunter towards the aisle. The show cuts to Cesaro sitting on a flight of stairs somewhere backstage. *
Cameraman: Excuse me Cesaro, I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on your lost tonight only a couple shows before your International Title match against the champion Taz? Will your strategy be different going into the match with Taz?
Cesaro(He looks up at him, wiping sweat off his forehead): You know, it sucks losing a chance to the first champion in the lineage of a new belt, but I'm now I can fully focus on my International Heavyweight Title match. And whether or not I change my strategy going it not hat match, I will be the new GSW International Champion.
*He smirks and the cameraman thanks him for his time and Cesaro walks off screen a don it cuts to commercial . It comes back on the wheel on the screen. It slowly starts spin g, picking up speed. *
Angle: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Earlier we saw Cesaro and Randy Orton advance in The GSW Ironman Title Tournament, and the first participant in the third first round is about to be decided…
*The wheel starts to stop. It lands on the number one, which flashes on the screen. It cuts to the arena and HHHs music begins to play, the crowd cheer. The lights dim as he walks out sans water bottle. *
Jazz: following contest is a 15 minute Ironman Match and a first round match in The GSW Ironman Championship Tournament. Introducing first from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 255lbs, “The Game”’HHH!
*He gets in the ring and poses in the top rope. He looks around after, and then hops down. He stands in the corner. The wheel reappears and begins spinning fast. It slows down and lands on the number eleven, which flashes on screen. The Undertakers music hits to a big pop. The lights go out. He starts to walk out, as he's halfway down the ramp, “Stone Cold” runs down and clubs him from behind. The two begin to brawl. The crowd are cheering, the two brawl to the back. HHH and the ref look at each other confused. Off screen, Bischoff grabs a mic. *
Bischoff: Respin the wheel, I guess.
*He puts it down and sits down and puts his headset back on. The wheel rep paeans on screen and begins spinning, Undertakers number is left off. It slowly begins to stop. It stops on the number thirteen. It flashes on screen and Ravens music begins to play to boos. The camera cuts to somewhere in the crowd. Raven is walking through the crowd. He hops over the guardrail and gets in the ring and sits in the corner. *
Jazz: And his opponent, from The Bowery, weighing in at 235lbs, Raven!
*The crowd boo, Raven doesn't move. *
Angle: Another interesting match.
Bischoff: Absolutely! I’d call this a clash of styles but we've seen HHH brawl and there's a reason they call him “The Game”.
Angle: And this match benefits HHHs slower pace. Ravens crash and burn brawling style is a hinderance when you have to wrestle for fifteen minutes.
*The ref calls for the bell. Raven stays in the corner, HHH looks at the ref, both men are confused. Ravens springs up and runs across the ring, Clothesline HHH in the corner. He tires for a Bulldog but HHH pushes him off. Raven ducks a Clothesline. Raven punches HHH three times and then tries for a Discus Clothesline. HHH ducks it. When Raven is facing him again, HHH punches him. He punches him two more times and pushes him against the ropes and Irish Whips. HHH bends down and Raven hits him with a Running Neckbreaker. *
*He rolls to his feet and picks HHH up. He thrusts his head between his legs and picks him up for a Piledriver. HHH blocks and Back Body Drops Raven. Raven rolls out of the ring. HHH catches his breath for a moment before leaving the ring. He turns Raven around, leaning him on the guardrail. He chops him and the crowd ooh. Raven leans to the did,e his hand on his chest. HHH pushes him and chops him again. Raven walks away, his hand on his chest. HHH walks after him and sets him up for a Shin Breaker. Raven holds onto the guardrail though and counters it into a Russian Legsweep, the middle of HHHs back hits the guardrail . He winces in pain and falls onto his knees. Raven grabs HHH and pulls him up. He sits him on the guardrail and walks out of frame. HHH pants on the guardrail. Raven comes flying into frame again, hitting with a Crossbody. The crowd pop as the fall into the crowd. (Both men landing on their side, not hitting their head. ). Raven sits up, panting and clutching his shoulder. HHH rolls onto his knees, dazed. Raven grabs him by the hair and tells the crowd to move. HHH elbows him in the gut twice. As Raven backs up, HHH grabs him and throws him over the guardrail. HHH climbs over guardrail. *
*HHH grabs Raven by the hair. He drags him over to the announce table, the commentators stand up, ready to move. HHH picks him up for a Shin Breaker and drops him, shin first into the edge of the table. The crowd ooh. Raven lays on the floor holding his leg. HHH gets in the ring and sits on the mat catching his breath and he tells the ref to start the count. Raven sits up, holding his leg. HHH stands up and plays to the crowd as the ref gets to five. Raven reaches under the ring and pulls out a chair. He slides into the ring. *
*HHHs back is to him. He runs and cracks HHH across the back with the chair. The ref calls for the bell. HHH falls to the mat and rolls over, holding his back. Raven puts the top of the chair against HHHs gut. The ref tries to get him to get rid of the chair. Raven tells him to F off and picks the chair up and drives it into HHHs gut. The bell rings again as HHH rolls away holding his ribs. Raven walks around with the chair in hand, the ref still trying to get him to get rid of it. HHH starts to pull himself up in the corner. Raven sets up the chair and backs up. When HHH is on his feet Raven runs and jumps off of the chair. HHH moves out of the ring. Raven Splashes him. HHH slumps in the corner as Raven backs away. He repositions the chair and sits down. *
*HHH starts to pull himself up again. Raven stands and tosses the chair out of the ring. He grabs HHH by the hair and drags him to the middle of the rings and hits The Evenflow DDT. He covers HHH for a three count. The bell rings. Raven turns himself and punches HHH a few times before standing up. Raven sits on the second rope as HHH starts trying to get up. *
*He gets on his knees, Raven gets up and tries for another DDT. HHH pushes him off into the ropes. As he comes back HHH hits him with a Spinebuster, to a pop from the crowd. He gets right to his feet and poses, the crowd cheer. He rolls Raven onto his stomach and pulls him up into position for The Pedigree. Raven falls to one knee and pulls himself out of position and Low Blows HHH. The crowd boo as the bell rings. HHH falls his knees, holding his crotch. *
*Raven gets on both knees and the two begin to trade punches. HHH is winning the exchange as both men get to their feet. HHH pushes Raven against the ropes and Irish Whips him. He hits the ropes himself and hits Raven with a Running High Knee. He pins Raven for a two count. He stands up and picks Raven up. He sets him up for and hits a Vertical Suplex. He gets up and goes over to his leg. He picks it up and drops his elbow on it. He holds onto it and cranks it a little. He releases and stands up and drops another elbow on the knee. *
*He stands up and starts to lock in a Figure Four Leglock but Raven uses his foot to push him off and to the tousled through the ropes. HHH lands on his feet. Raven scoots back a little and stands up. HHH is climbing onto the apron. Raven runs and knees him in the stomach, knocking back to the floor on his feet. Raven winces from using his knee and then backs up and runs again. He throws himself over the top rope and onto HHH. Both men lay on the floor, panting as the ref begins to count. Raven pulls himself up first. He pulls HHH up and rolls him into the ring. *
*Raven takes a moment to catch his breath before rolling into the ring. He repositions HHH. He gets onto the apron and slowly climbs to the top rope. He stands on it and looks around. He smirks and jumps off attempting a Swanton but HHH rolls out of the way, getting a pop from the crowd. Raven arches in pain, holding his back. HHH crawls a little to use the ropes to pull himself up. He runs when Raven starts to stand. Ravens bent over and HHH hits him with a Running Neckbreaker. HHH sits up, panting. He rolls to his feet and pulls Raven to his feet. He grabs Raven by the wrist and pushes him back and then pulls him into a Clothesline. He holds onto the wrist and pulls him and hits another Clothesline. He holds onto it and pulls Raven up. This time kicks him in the gut and hits him with an Evenflow DDT. Both lay in the mat. Raven slowly rolls over and crawls over to HHH and covers him for a very close two count. *
*Raven looks over and rolls out of the ring. He holds onto the apron bending over to catch his breath. He walks over to the commentators and picks it up. He puts it back down close to the apron. He rolls into the ring, HHH is on all fours. Raven grabs him by the hair and drags him over to the ropes. He steps out onto the apron and then drags HHH out onto the apron. He sets up for a Piledriver. He poses, and HHH pushes him back. Raven staggers but regains his footing. HHH pulls himself up, leaning against the ropes. *
*Raven walks back over to him and the two start trading fists. HHH wins the exchange, knocking Raven back into the ring. He gets in himself and grabs Raven by the hair. He pulls him to his feet and stands him up. He hits the ropes but Raven ducks his Clothesline. When the two are facing each other again, Raven Dropkicks HHH. Raven rolls out of the ring after a moment and goes over to the chair he tossed out of the ring. He folds it up and gets back into the ring. The ref tries to get the chair from him. Raven grabs him by the shirt and throws him to the floor through the ropes. Raven walks over to a kneeling HHH. HHH throws his elbow back into Ravens stomach. Raven goes to one knee, holding onto the chair. HHH stands up and turns around. Raven gets up and drives the chair into HHHs stomach. HHH staggers back and falls to one knee holding his gut. Raven holds the chair at his side again and poses. HHH jumps up and Clotheslines Raven. HHH falls to his knees, resting against the middle rope. He grabs the chair and throws it out of the ring and then pulls himself to his feet. *
*He pulls Raven up his hair and Irish Whips him. He hits with a AA Spinebuster, the ref is still down. The crowd begins to boo loud as Saturn slides into the ring. He ducks a Clothesline form HHH and hits him with a Spinning Wheel Kick. He quickly rolls to his feet. He pulls HHH to his feet. He picks him up on his shoulders. The crowd begin to cheer louder Jeff Hardy slides into the ring. He pulls HHH off of Saturns shoulders. Saturn turns around a nod Jeff punches him a couple of times. He tries to kick Saturn in the stomach but Saturn catches his foot. Jeff jumps up and twists, using his other foot to kick Saturn in the jaw. Saturn rolls out of the ring. Jeff quickly rolls to his feet and runs out of the ring. He begins to punch Saturn and tosses him over the guardrail. He follows and brawls with him to the back. *
*The ref starts to pulls himself back into the ring. Both HHH and Raven are slowly pulling themselves up as well. HHH kicks Raven in the gut and sets up The Pedigree but Raven rolls out of it and kicks HHH in the stomach and sets up an Evenflow DDT. HHH rolls out of it and hits Raven with a Short Arm Clothesline. Both men lay on the mat, panting. HHH is back on his feet first, leaning on the ropes. *
*Raven rolls over and slowly pushes himself to his feet. HHH grabs him by the hair and pulls into position for and hits The Pedigree. The crowd pop. HHH rolls him over and covers him for a three count. The crowd continue to cheer as HHH rolls off and lays on the mat. HHH sits up, panting. He looks around and slowly gets to his feet. He poses, the cheering getting louder. He picks Raven up by the hair. Raven pushes him off into the ropes and stays bent over. HHH tries to hit another Running Neckbreaker. But Raven reverses and hits an Evenflow DDT. Both men lay on the mat. *
*Raven slowly rolls over and starts crawling over to HHH. HHH grabs him by the what'd and pulls him into a Modified Small Package for a two count. He on all fours, panting. Raven starts reaching up for the middle rope. He grabs it and starts pulling himself up. HHH is slowly getting back to his feet as well. Raven quickly grabs him by the hair and pulls him into position for an Evenflow DDT. He drags it towards the middle of the ring and poses. HHH rolls out of it and quickly hits him with a Pedigree. He falls to the side, laying on his side on the mat. He slowly sits up and rolls Raven over. He covers for a three count. He lays on Raven, panting. He sits up and scoots back, leaning on the ropes. He pulls himself and gets I to the corner, and squats looking at Raven. Raven slowly starts to sit up but keeps falling back to the mat. Raven rolls over and starts to pull himself up. He slowly gets on his knees, painting. HHH smirks and pulls himself up, standing in the corner. He looks around and then tells Raven to suck it, the crowd pop huge and shout it as he does the taunt. Raven goes to all fours and the bell rings. *
Jazz: Your winner with a score of 4-1, HHH!
*The crowd cheer as his music plays and the ref raises his hand. He starts celebrating as Raven rolls out of the ring off camera. Replays of spots from the match begin to play. The commentators talk over, recapping the spots. It cuts back to the ring. HHH is still posing. He leaves the ring and starts walking to the back. The camera cuts to the commentators. *
Angle: After fifteen minutes of beating the snot out of each other, HHH has advanced in this tournament.
Havoc: Despite my comments during the first match, the first half of round two is shaping up to be awesome.
Bischoff: Well don't get too excited, nothing is set in stone yet.
*He smirks. *
Angle: Well, ladies and gentlemen we still have one match left on the show tonight…
*A scared look come over the faces of Havoc and Eric Bischoff. Angle stops talking and looks up. He takes his headset off and stands up. Stan Hansen comes into frame with a mic. *
Hansen: Last episode I lost to the champ, well Bischoff, I'm out here with a proposition for ya. I hear you're looking for a match to put Kurt Angle in at Supercard, and I'm looking for a title opportunity and a fight. Put me in the match! Put me in the match! Give me the chance! The only other person who will give Angle the fight he deserves is suspended. Put me in the match or I'll put myself in the match!
*He throws the mic down and spits his chew on Kurt Angle and backs up, challenging Kurt. Bischoff calls for security. Two guards get between the two. Angle picks up the mic. *
Angle: I accept your challenge. I’ll even do it with your rules. No DQ, no count outs, it's fine, I'll still tap your ass out!
*He throws the mic down as Hansen is still yelling at him. Security start to get him to the back. Angle puts his headset back on and sits down. *
Angle: Bring up the wheel…
*Bischoff shrugs and the camera cuts to the wheel, which begins to spin fast. It slowly stops and lands on the number eight. It flashes on the screen as a generic rock song plays. Chris Sabin comes out, the crowd cheer. *
Bischoff: It's been a long while since we've seen Chris Sabin. We understand him and Alex Shelly have decided to pursue their own careers here in GSW.
*Theres a tenses silence from Angle as Sabin is introduced and he gets in the ring and poses. The wheel reappears on screen, spinning fast. It slowly stops on the number nine. It flashes on screen and Rey Mysterios music begins to play, the crowd popping huge. He comes out, playing to the crowd. *
Jazz: And his opponent, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 175lbs, Rey Mysterio!
*He high fives the fans that are front row. He gets in the ring and poses. Sabin is clapping along with the crowd, smirking. He hops down and stretches in the corner. *
Bischoff: Wow. What a match we have here. Sabin vs. Mysterio.
*Angles still silent. The ref checks both men. *
Bischoff: Just a formality, neither man is the kind of wrestler that would try to sneak in a weapon.
Havoc: I didn't see that ref check Sabins hair or Rey's mask, this is the kind of inadequacy you allow to work here?
Bischoff: …how on Earth would you hide something in your hair or a mask?
Havoc: What if one of them had an Afro?
Bischoff: Well maybe then you c-oh shut up, I'm not having this conversation. Kurt say something please. Talk to me.
Angle: Well like you said this should be a really good match, and it's uh, um it's-its…
*His voice trails off. *
Havoc: You're doing a hell of a job Kurt.
Bischoff: Stop it!
Havoc: Why am I the one getting yelled he's the one not doing his job, what the-
*The camera cuts to the commentators table. Angle stands up and throws his headset off. He lifts Havoc out of his chair by his shirt collar. Bischoff stands up to try to pull him off. Angle pushes him to the floor and leaves ringside. *
*The camera cuts back to the ring and the bell rings. Mysteiro runs up behind Sabin, whose focusing on the commentators and rolls him up for a one count. Rey rolls to his feet and Sabin gets on one knee, looking up at Rey. The two smirk at each other and Rey shrugs. Sabin stands up and extends his hand. Rey shakes it immediately, the two back away and they begin to circle each other. They lock up and Rey twists Sabins arm and brings him to the mat and rolls him up with a La Magistral Cradle for a two count. Both men are right back on their feet. Sabin flips Rey over with a Headlock Takedown. Rey scissors Sabins head to reverse it. Sabin hops left and right two times each. He pulls himself free and tries to kick Rey in the chest but Rey ducks it and School Boys Sabin for a two count. Both men roll to their feet and star each other down, the crowd cheer. They shake hands again. Both hold on as they go to pull away. They slowly release the handshake and back away before circling each other again. *
*They lock up again and Sabin Arm Drags Mysterio. They both roll to their feet and Mysterio Arm Drags Sabin. Again they both roll to their feet and Sabin jumps and hits a Standing Hurricanrana but Rey rolls through. Sabin rolls to his feet and grabs Rey's legs and flips forward. Rey kicks out and the two roll to their feet and both attempt a Dropkick. They both quickly roll onto their knee and stand off again. The crowd cheering. *
*The two shake hands again and begin to circle each other. They go to lock up but Sabin goes behind Mysterio. Mysterio elbows Sabin and runs forward. He doesn't get anywhere before Sabin grabs the waistband of his tights and pulls him into position for a Tiger Suplex. When Sabin lifts him but Rey counters with a Victory Roll for a one count. Both are right on their feet again and Rey Dropkicks Sabin. Sabin rolls out of the ring. Rey hits the ropes. He flips over the top rope. Sabin moves at the last second and Rey crashes to the floor, the crowd ooh loud. Rey arches in pain, holding his back. *
*Sabin rushes in the ring. He hits the ropes when Rey gets up. He hits rye with a Suicide Dive. The crowd, Sabin hops right up and poses on the guardrail. He hops down and picks Rey up and rolls him into the ring. Sabin slides in and covers Rey for a two count. He picks him and Powerbombs him and covers him again for a close two count. He looks at the ref and confirms that it was a two count. He stands up and picks Rey up. Rey punches him in the gut a few times. Sabin backs up a little. Rey quickly gets on the apron and springs in, hitting Sabin with a Tornado DDT to a good pop. He covers Sabin, barely getting a two count. *
*Rey stands up and picks Sabin up. He elbows him and pushes hi against the ropes and Irish Whips him. He rolls under Rey's attempted Clothesline and jumps onto the second rope and springs off hitting Rey with a Crossbody. He gets a one count. Both roll to their feet and Sabin kicks Rey in the gut and tosses him out of the ring. He waits until Rey stands up and hits the ropes. He hits Rey with a Suicide Dive and the crowd cheer. *
*He picks Rey up and rolls him into the ring. He climbs onto the apron and then onto the top rope. Rey stands, staggering a little. He turns around and sees a bin standing on the top rope and moves to the side and bounces the ropes, crotching Sabin. The crowd ooh. Rey takes a second to catch his breath and then gets on the apron and joins Sabin on the the top rope. He stands, and hits Sabin with a Super Hurricanrana. The crowd pop, both men lay on the mat. The ref begins to count. He gets to seven and the two stagger to their feet. Sabin runs and slides in between Rey's legs. He stands up and hits Rey with a Tiger Suplex. He covers him but Rey reaches out and grabs the rope. He pulls Rey up. Rey punches him in the stomach a few times and pushes him into the ropes. Rey jumps and Monkey Flips Sabin. He rolls right up holding his back. Rey runs and jumps, wrapping his legs around Sabins waist. He pulls up and Bulldogs Sabin. Rey covers him for a two count. *
*Rey stands up and walks over to the ropes, getting on the apron. He jumps onto the top rope and jumps off for a Splash. Sabin gets his knees up and Small Packages Rey for a three. The crowd pop in surprise. Both get on their knees staring at each other shocked. Sabin pulls himself up, smirking and shrugs. The camera cuts to Rey, he smirks and stands up, holding his ribs. The bell rings. The two lock up and Sabin hits Rey with an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex. He sits him up and locks him in a Rear Chinlock. Rey tries to push Sabins arms off but is unsuccessful. He tries it again, standing up as he does. He jumps up trying to Victory Roll Sabin but Sabin backs up. Rey rolls to his feet and Sabin kicks him in the gut and picks him up for a Powerbomb. He runs forward but Rey Hurricanranas him into position for The 619, the crowd cheering loud. He slowly gets to his feet and hits the ropes. Sabin rolls out of the ring and Rey stops. As Sabin turns around, Rey grabs the top rope and jumps out onto Sabin. Both men lay on the floor, panting. *
*Rey and Sabin both slowly get to their feet. Rey elbows Sabin and rolls him into the ring. Sabin gets on all fours as Rey climbs onto the apron. Sabins stands and Rey jumps onto the top rope and springs in trying for a Springboard Hurricanrana but Sabin reverses it into a Sit Out Powerbomb. He lays back instead of covering Rey. Sabin gets to his feet and pulls Rey up. He pushes Rey against the ropes and Irish Whips him and as Rey gets close, Sabin Dropkicks him. *
*He covers for a close two count. He immediately gets to his feet, pulling Rey up with him. He picks him and Powerbombs him and then covers him for another two count. Sabins has and stands up. He pulls Rey up and puts him in position for a DDT. Sabin runs off of the ropes hitting a Tornado DDT. Rey sits up, the crowd ooh. Sabin kicks Rey in the small of his back and lays him on the mat and covers him a two count. He stands up and backs away from Rey, waiting for him to stand up. *
*Rey slowly staggers to his feet and Sabin runs at him and hits a Bicycle Kick. Rey rolls onto his side. He pull Rey up and pushes Sabin into the ropes and then Dropkciks him. Sabin rolls to his feet, Rey kicks him in the shin. Sabin groans, grabbing his leg. Rey kicks his shin two more times and then elbows him. Rey hits the ropes and ducks Sabins attempted Clothesline and gets on the apron. Sabin turns around and Rey hits a Springboard Hurricanrana Pin for a very, very close two count. Rey checks with the ref to confirm it was a two. He stands and goes over to the ropes and hits a Springboard Moonsualt for a two count. *
*Both stand up and Sabin runs at Mysterio and hits him with a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors. Mysterio rolls up and Sabin grabs him and puts him in position for The Cradle Shock. The crowd pop and Rey elbows Sabin in the side of the jaw and tries to roll him up but Sabin kneels down covering Rey. He only gets a one count before Rey lifts his legs and rolls Sabin up for a one count. Both men roll to their feet and the two trade a kick to the shin. Both hold their leg briefly. Rey elbows Sabin and pushes him into the ropes and backs up as Sabin runs at him. He Droptoe Holds him into 619 Position. Rey poses and the crowd cheer. Rey hits the ropes but as he comes back he's hit with a Bicycle Kick. Both men fall to the mat. *
*Sabin gets to his feet first. He picks Rey up and sets up The Cradle Shock. He hits it and pins Rey for a three count. The bell rings again. Sabin rolls away. The ref begins to cut again as both men pant on the mat. *
*Both roll to their feet slowly and stare each other down from across the ring. The tow walk to the center of the ring. Rey extends his hand but Sabin slaps him. The crowd ooh and Rey slaps Sabin harder, staggering him. Rey elbows Sabin twice and pushes him into the corner. He kicks him the gut until he's sitting in the corner. Rey runs across the ring and then runs back hitting a Bronco Buster. He stands and pulls Sabin out of the corner and turns him. He climbs to the top rope and plays to the crowd before trying for a Moonsault. Sabin gets his knees, Rey grabs his ribs and rolls away, kicking his feet. *
*Sabin gets to his first, Rey's on all four. He grabs rye by the mask and pulls him up. He tries for a Powerbomb but Rey but Rey keeps rolling forward, rolling Sabin up for a two count. Both men get on their feet and both attempt Dropkciks. They roll to their and attempt Dropkicks again. They rolls to their feet and Sabin kicks Rey in the gut and throws him shoulder first into the turnbuckle post. The crowd ooh and Sabin School Boys him for a two count. Rey rolls to his feet and kicks Sabin hard in the gut. Sabin rolls away, holding his ribs. Sabin gets on his knees. Rey kicks him in the hip and pulls him to his feet. Sabin elbows him and pushes him away. Rey quickly regains his footing and Big Boots Sabin. Sabin bounces off the ropes and Rey hits a Standing Hurricanrana for a very, very close two count. *
*Rey puts his hands on his forehead before slowly standing up. He repositions Sabin and climbs to the top rope. Sabin roll to his feet and clubs Rey in the back. Rey bends over to grab the ropes to keep his balance. Sabin picks him up for a Powerbomb and runs forward hitting a Sitout Powerbomb. He doesn't cover Rey again but stands up. He catches his breath and pulls Rey up. He hits another Cradle Shock for a three count, the bell rings. *
*He pushes Rey's legs to the mat and stands up. He stands in the corner catching his breath. Looking at the timer on the screen and taps his wrist. Rey slowly starts to stand up and Sabin says under his breath. He walks over and grabs Rey by the mask and tosses him out of the ring. He leans on the ropes, panting, looking back at the timer. Rey gets up surprisingly quick and grabs Sabins foot and pulls him out of the ring. He elbows him a few times and backs up. He runs at Sabin and Sabin throws him up onto the apron and walks forward. Eh bends over to catch his breath before turning around. Rey jumps onto the second rope and attempts a Moonsault. Sabin runs into the ring and Rey crashes onto the padded floor. The ref goes out to check on Rey as Sabin pants, laying on the mat. The bell rings of end the match a brief moment later. The crowd boo as Sabins music plays. *
Jazz: Your winner by a score of 3-0, Chris Sabin.
*The ref gets into the ring as Sabin staggers to his feet and no raises his hand. *
Bischoff: A hell of a hard fought match but a disappointing score, in my opinion. I'm very surprised Rey didn't get at least one fall.
Havoc: Too much…actually you know what, so am I. But he put in a hell of an effort just as everyone did tonight.
Bischoff: Absolutley an…whoa what's going on here?
*Sabin gets out of the ring as Rey is sitting up. He's panting and looks up at Sabin. Sabin extends his hand and Rey takes it. Sabin helps him up and the two hug to huge applause from the crowd. Rey gets into the ring and calls for Sabin to join him. Sabin does and Rey raises his hand. The two hug again as the camera slowly goes to credits. *