TRA: Showdown 1

*Backstage before Showdown*

Jim Ross, "Is everything ready? Everything in place? Good. Tony, Mike get out there now. Cue some generic music. Guys, you all know what is going to happen tonight. If not, just ask. Women's match is first. Ladies, do your best out there, if you mess up, just keep going. Don't dwell on it. *Sits in Gorilla Position* Start the pyro and music. Good. Ok, Tony, start welcoming them. We are in the Wachovia Center."

Tony Schivonie, "Welcome everybody to TRA: Showdown. We are at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let's go to the ring for the first match."

Victoria d. Nicole Bass, Torrie Wilson, Molly Holly, Trish Stratus, Stephanie McMahon, Tori, Chyna, Lita, Dawn Marie and Linda McMahon in a Battle Royal to win the women's title.

The winner of the match gets to fire 5 women of her choosing.

Victoria, "This is a really hard decision. Nicole Bass, Tori, Chyna, Linda McMahon and hmm. I'll have to think about the last one. I'll save, Stephanie, Trish, Lita and Molly. That means Dawn and Torrie are left. Which one of you two are fired? Will it be the "The only reason Billy Kidman has a job" Torrie Wilson or "I ed a guy to death and yet, still, no one cares" Dawn Marie? Decisions, decisions. Oh and isn't it sad that, Dawn, that is all you will be remembered for by these fans? Actually, I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I should fire, no, I couldn't. Actually, yes I can. Hey, Princess, you're fired."

Victoria points at Stephanie McMahon.

Stephanie, "Who me? You can't do this? Do you know who my father is?"

Victoria, "Yeah, I do. And I know who your husband is. Your dad doesn't own this company, so don't even try running to him with this. You're fired and that's that."

Steph, "You bitch."

Stephanie grabs Victoria's hair and starts scratching and screaming. Victoria slaps Stephanie and pushes her to the ground. Torrie and Dawn attack Lita and Molly. Trish grabs Torrie and kicks her in the mid-section. Trish starts to run to the ropes for the Stratusfaction, when Victoria kicks Trish in the face. Victoria throws Stephanie out of the ring and then continues her attack on Trish. Meanwhile, Dawn and Torrie are kicking and punching Lita and Molly. Victoria picks Trish up and puts her in position. Trish is slammed down in the Widow's Peak. Victoria, Dawn and Torrie smile and leave together."

Eric Bischoff comes out.

Bischoff, "Starting right now, is the 8 team, tag tournament for the Tag Team Titles. Even though Randy Orton and Batista are participating in the tournament, they will still be involved in tonight’s six man tag match. And HHH will defend the world title against Kurt Angle."

Orton/Batista d APA when Randy Orton hit the RKO on Ron Simmons.

Akio/Sakoda d Team 3D when Akio hit a 450 splash on Charlie Haas.

*A promo is shown for a new tag team, coming to face the new champs at the next PPV*

"At the Royal Rumble, we will face the Tag Champs. We will defeat the Tag Champs. We are descendants of a great former WWWF team, who won the Tag Titles over 30 years ago. We will make them proud. We are the Blackjacks."

Studd/Orndorff d T&A when Orndorff gave a piledriver to A-Train.

Taker/Show d Booker/Heidenreich when Undertaker tombstoned Heidenreich.

Mike Tenay, "Next week, we will see, Orton/Batista vs Akio/Sakoda and Studd/Orndorff vs Taker/Show."

John Cena, Kane and Eddie Guerrero d Ric Flair, Batista and Randy Orton. Cena hit the FU on Flair. Kane gave Batista a tombstone. Eddie hit the frog splash on Randy. At the same time, all 3 pinned their opponents. Earl counted 1, 2, 3.

*Backstage, not shown to the crowd or on tv*

Hogan walks up to Eric Bischoff. "Last week, I put over Bret Hart. And that is the last time that I will ever lose. You hear me? Never again. I own my name, so if you want to fire me go ahead. If I don't get my way, I walk. You will lose millions of dollars from not having me here. So, you better do what I say."

Eric, "Terry, everyone should put over the others. You can't be stubborn and just not want to lose. What harm will it do if you lose?"

Hogan, "I may lose respect from the fans. I was built as the unstoppable guy. Now, I'm just a guy who goes out there and wins some and loses some. Soon, you and the bookers will have me lose to some of the worst here. Orton, Cena, Copeland."

Eric, "Worst here? What the hell are you talking about? Those kids have talent. You may be too blind to see it, but they do. They shouldn't have to put over your old crippled ass. Make some new stars. You can't be at the top forever."

Hogan, "Give me the world title or I walk. That's your decision. I'm going out there. And if HHH isn't out there to defend the title, I will walk."

Hogan heads to the ring.

*In the ring*

Hogan, "Eric Bischoff has replaced Kurt Angle with me. I promise to all you Hulkamaniacs that I will defeat HHH for the world title. This is only the beginning. Hulkamania will live on."

*Backstage*

Eric, "Paul, we've got a problem. Hogan wants the title. He said if you don't go out there now and lose it to him, he will walk."

Hunter, "So, let him. We don't need him around here."

Eric, "We do, we need the money that he draws. He also said that he refuses to put over anyone else."

Hunter, "I may be stubborn at times and not want to lose to some people, but at least I put over some of the guys I face. Hell, I put Trish over. You'd never see Hogan get rolled up by Trish. Nonetheless, lose the title to her."

Eric, "You better get out there. I'll make it up to you."

Hunter, "You owe me big time."

Eric, "Thank you so much Paul."

HHH heads to the ring.

*The bell sounds*

HHH and Hogan with the collar and elbow tie up. HHH grabs Hogan's head for a head lock. Hogan pushes HHH away. Hunter goes off the ropes, runs towards Hogan, lifts his knee and Hogan moves out of the way. Hogan with a few right hands to Hunter. Hogan scoops Hunter up for a body slam. He grabs Hunter by the hair and picks him up. Hogan runs off the ropes and delivers a clothesline. HHH gets up and low blow to Hogan. He sends Hogan to the corner. Hunter walks over, punches Hogan a few times. He grabs him up and puts Hogan in the Tree of Woe. Hunter runs to the outside and grabs a chair. Earl Hebner is telling HHH not to use the chair. Hunter pushes Hebner down. HHH brings the chair back and swings it. It connects with Hogan's abdomen. Hunter hits him 3 more times with the chair, before Hogan finally falls down.

*Backstage off camera*

Eric, "What the hell is he doing? He is supposed to lose. Not beat Hogan to a bloody pulp. Mark, run out there and do something."

*Back in the ring*

Hunter puts the chair around Hogan's leg. Hunter goes to the second rope. The Undertaker runs down to the ring. He is yelling at Hunter. He slowly takes the chair off of Hogan's leg. HHH grabs Hogan and puts him between his legs. He hits the pedigree. Hogan is still lying on his stomach. Taker grabs the chair and hits Hogan with it. Again and again. HHH has to stop Taker. Taker picks up Hogan and puts him on his shoulder and gives Hogan a tombstone. HHH pins Hogan, 1, 2, *I'm Back plays* and Earl Hebner stops counting.

Eric Bischoff, "Due to the interference by the Undertaker. The winner Hulk Hogan. And due to the viscous attack. I am stripping HHH of the title and awarding it to Hulk Hogan."

*The fans cheer*

Eric, "Ah, what the hell. you Hogan. You're fired. Take your no jobbing ass and get out of my building. I don't ever want to see you here again. HHH is still champion."

Mike Tenay, "What is going on?"

Tony Schivonie, "I hope we find out next week. Good fight, good night."

*After the show in a staff meeting*

Jim Ross, "What the was that Eric? Hogan replacing Angle in the main event, then having the balls to fire Hogan. You better have a great explanation or we will fire you."

Eric, "Hogan told me that he wasn't going to lose anymore. He said either we give him the title or he walks."

Vince McMahon, "So? You should have just given him the damn title. Now, we lost are biggest money maker. Unless, Jerry, call up Hogan and tell him to come to Raw next week. He will win the title. If anything goes wrong, where he doesn't. Eric, you, Paul and whoever else involved will be fired."

Eric, "But Paul is your son-in-law. Stephanie might get mad."

Vince, "Stop being a smart ass. He doesn't make one tenth of a percent what Hogan makes us, so I can afford to lose him. Jerry, while you are calling Hogan. Call up Rocky, Steve and Mick and see what they are doing. Ask if they want to come in for a few weeks. Maybe wrestle, maybe not."

Brisco, "Right away, sir."

Ross, "Eric, we have many people who would be willing to replace you and you are better for this job than you. Get your act together and you tell Mark, we aren't messing around, he better not stick his nose in the title match again."

Vince, "Garea, next week during the Hogan/Hunter match, I want you and all the road agents to surround the ring and make sure Hogan wins the belt. If that means you all charging the ring, holding LeVesque down while Hogan pins him."

Ross, "Eric, don't even come into work next week. I'm sure Vince or someone can fill your on-air position just fine for one week."

Eric, "What? Why?"

Ross, "Why? Why? Did you ing see what happened tonight? Of course, you saw it. You did that. That's why. Meeting's over."