Post by Shane McMahon & Chris Jericho on Nov 2, 2015 17:15:02 GMT -5
Event: Monday, November 2nd, 2015
Los Angeles, California!
As RAW IS WAR kicks off the crowd explodes as JBL's new music hits.
A few moments pass before JBL's limo is seen pulling up beside the stage. It stops as JBL's new valet Virgil gets out of the driver’s seat to open the door for the newly crowned intercontinental Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield. JBL gets out of the limo with the championship in one hand, a mic in the other, and a smile on his face from ear to ear. JBL climbs onto the ramp and starts making his way down it followed closely by Virgil before beginning to speak.
{JBL}
Intensity, integrity, and intelligence. All three of which I possess. All three of which combined make the word that describes JBL, Greatness.
{JBL}
You see LA, I know what it takes to be a winner. I clearly Proved that yet again last night when I finally got what I long deserved, my Intercontinental Championship.
JBL walks up the steps and climbs between the ropes as Virgil spreads them apart.
{JBL}
You see Los Angeles I take great pride in being the one who stopped Sami Zayn from being a champion you would all be ashamed of. Instead you got A Wrestling God as your champion, and trust me, I am a champion you can be proud of. You see Sami Zayn, I don't like you. No, it’s not because you’re from Canada, "Eh". It’s not because you have more hair than a wild animal.
JBL pauses for a moment before starting again.
{JBL}
You leave because you "got injured" and so you went home on paid leave, and yet you are allowed for no damn reason to face me in a match for the Intercontinental Championship the same night of your return? You see Sami, I don't like you because you got a shot at something you didn't deserve. Something you didn't work for and earn. I single handedly retired not one but two men. I’m now a former Hardcore and current Intercontinental Champion, and I deserve some damn respect. Sami last night it took everything you had to even stand in the ring with me and just like I guaranteed it, you failed, so now that I sent your ass to the back of the line, I have new business to take care of.
{JBL}
As I’m sure all of you know right here tonight on My show, Sheamus will be taking on Roman Reigns in a #1 contenders match for my Intercontinental Championship. Now I have been asked all day who do I want to see win this match? And my answer all day has been the same... I don't give a damn. It doesn't matter who wins that match because in the end the winner has to step into Mount Olympus with a Wrestling God, and there's only one possible outcome, I WIN.
{JBL}
Now I am a Wrestling God, and because of that I am issuing an open challenge to anyone to be a man and come down here to this ring and fight me like a man.
JBL slaps the mic on Virgil’s chest before turning to the ramp and yelling "bring it on".
About a min passes without a response before JBL snatches the mic from Virgil.
{JBL}
And my Intercontinental Championship is on the line!
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Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring and enters it waiting for the match to begin.
Intercontinental Champion, JBL vs. Dolph Ziggler
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As the ref rings the bell awarding Dolph Ziggler the win by way of DQ JBL throws the bat down onto Dolph. Virgil climbs into the ring to check on JBL, But JBL yells at him to get his ass out of the ring and get his championship. Dolph has rolled to a corner trying to stand by the time Virgil returns to the ring with the intercontinental championship. As JBL turns around to leave the ring he duck's just in time to miss the Superkick from Ziggler, which instead planted Virgil straight to the mat. JBL immediately drops and rolls out of the ring before walking up the ramp as Ziggler leans on the ropes signaling for JBL to come back to the ring. JBL makes it to the stage before looking back at Virgil, then going backstage.
Intercontinental Championship #1 Contendership Match
Roman Reigns vs Sheamus
Raw comes back from commercial break to see Enzo in the ring.
{Enzo Amore}
What up people! Bada boom! Realest show in the room! It ya boy Amore here ready to bring down here a man on the path to revenge! Like Batman, but, a little shorter! This is the man that Gravity Forgot! Neville! Get down here!
A huge a mount of smoke builds upon the stage
Adrian Neville emerges from the smoke to a huge pop from the crowd. A smirk builds upon the face of Adrian as he makes his way down the ramp listening to roar of the crowd. Adrian stops in front of the ring, and unbuttons his cape and lets it drop to the ground. He quickly jumps onto the apron, and gets into the ring. He greets Enzo with a smile, and a nod as he rushes over to the turnbuckle and strikes his trademark pose.
He does a turn around jump and lands facing Enzo, and walks over to him, and shakes his hand. Enzo hands a Neville a microphone
{Enzo Amore}
Thanks for showing up man. Unfortunately Cass couldn't be out here because he's in the back getting ready for our match with the Lunchable Dragons. But hey, the show must go on. Now, Word on the Street is you are one pissed off superhero. No once, not twice, but THREE times did you ex team partner Balor got all in your business at Havoc. He made it his personal mission to keep you out of that chamber after he defeated Michaels to get in. And now Word on the Street is you're teaming with him tonight against Michaels and Bigelow! We all wanna know what's going through your mind.
*Adrian runs his hands through his hair*
.:Adrian Neville:.
I don't know what to expect tonight going into that match. Honestly, with that demon slowly gaining control of Finn day by day. I don't know who is going to be my partner out there tonight, but what I do know is when I look into Finn's eyes tonight. I will know who is in control, and if I see the demon's cold glare looking right back at me. Revenge will be served demon. You said you’re always listening. Hear me when I say this demon. I do NOT fear you, but at Halloween Havoc the demon proved he fears me. He did whatever it took to keep me out of that chamber, because he knows I am one of the very few men that can put a stop to his reign of terror, but you know what Enzo? This makes me even more determined to slay the demon more than ever, because he prevented to from obtaining championship gold. We have seen what happens when I am prevented from getting something I want. Sami Zayn and Daniel Bryan for example prevented me from winning with tag team chamber, but what happened the following month at SUMMERSLAM? I capitalized on a golden opportunity, and with my great tag team partner The Royal Blood became the tag team champions. The demon was able to watch me up close, and he saw my never say die attitude. That is what I believe he fears. He doesn't have the strive to keep pushing himself, and telling himself to fight as hard as he ever fought before. That's what makes me a good wrestler. You know what? That makes me a DAMN good wrestler.
*The crowd cheers loudly when he says he's a damn good wrestler*
{Enzo Amore}
I mean hey, I can't argue with that attitude! But bro, I gotta say, as determined as you are the situation is definitely not to your advantage. You're dealing with a guy who only really appears when he wants to appear. The element of surprise is always on his side and as he's proved he's a very dangerous guy. When you guys go out there tonight how do you know that Balor won't take over and just take you out? He has no reason to win this match anymore. If anything, tonight would be a great time to just take you out and be done with it.
.:Adrian Neville:.
This is where I put my trust in Finn. I will know after tonight if Finn can actually fight back the demon from within, but I know the demon will be watching. How much control he will have? Who knows. All I know is Michaels, and Bigelow can NOT stop the Royal Blood if that's actually Finn in the ring with me tonight, and that's the truth.
{Enzo Amore}
Well, that's apparently the Word on the Street! good luck out there man!
*Enzo shakes Neville's hand as the camera fades to black*
Tag Team Champions, Cesaro & Kidd vs. Hardcore Champion, Goldust & Stardust
Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd defeats Gold & Stardust to retain the Tag Team Championship.
*As RAW continues, the camera is now in Shane’s office as he seems to be going through some paper work. Then he hears someone walking through his office door and looks up to see who it is.*
Shane McMahon: Well, well, well… Look who it is? You did well last night, you came up short but I’m satisfied that you stepped up to the plate. So what can I do for you, Sami.
*The camera zooms out a bit to show that it is Sami Zayn in his office.*
Sami Zayn: Look Shane, I know I can beat JBL....It kills me that I lost to him, now, I don't want to start making excuses. He beat me 1..2..3 in that ring, but, If you just give me one more match...I know I'll make Raw proud as the Intercontinental CHAMPION!
* Zayn slams his arms on Shane's desk in excitement but then clutches his shoulder again.*
Shane McMahon: Hold on there, Sami. Don’t get carried away and hurt yourself again. I was glad to have you back last night but I’m not even sure now if you should have competed last night. Just as I told Cena last night, I can’t risk you being hurt and maybe you shouldn’t have been in that match because you were physically ready yet. I’m sure you could be a great Intercontinental Champion, but Roman Reigns just beat Sheamus to become the number one contender. Why should I give you one more match for the Intercontinental Championship instead of him?
Sami Zayn: Look Shane, I may still be in pain but I didn't come back early to lose...I have to prove to everyone and myself that what Kevin Owens did to me won't slow me down, that this injury won't stop me from becoming the new Intercontinental Champion and join all the greats to hold that belt, besides JBL. Please Shane, one more match to prove what I can do...
Shane McMahon: You're asking me for one more match? I see, but unfortunately I can't grant you that one more match for the Intercontinental Championship, because as I mentioned to you earlier that Roman Reigns already defeated Sheamus. However, here's what I can do for you. I'll see if you can do the same. Since he lost to Reigns tonight and you lost to JBL last night, here's what I propose. A little later tonight, I want you to go out there and have a match with Sheamus. If you beat Sheamus, then next week you can face Roman Reigns in the main event of RAW for the number one contendership for the Intercontinental Championship. What do you say?
Sami Zayn: I'll take it Shane, Thanks. I'll prove to you and everyone this was the right choice.
Tag Team Match
Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady vs The Lucha Dragons
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*Then as Enzo and Big Cass are celebrating their victory over the Lucha Dragons, the camera then fades to a shot showing the outside of Staples Center in Los Angeles where RAW is emanating from tonight. It’s raining quite a bit and then the camera zooms in to show a crow sitting on a ledge just outside the arena.*
He see’s everything you do… He has eyes everywhere… The dark cloud is among us in SOOL and it’s pouring down the darkest of rain. You all will pay as he will show no mercy…
*The girl’s voice fades out, and the same picture from Halloween Havoc flashes once again on the screen.*
Singles Match
Sheamus vs Sami Zayn
*RAW is WAR returns from a commercial break and the ring is now set up for an exclusive edition of Smackdown’s MIZ TV with the Miz already in the ring as well.*
The Miz: Los Angeles, welcome to Monday Night RAW! And more importantly welcome to the first Miz TV on RAW since the brand spilt! Now I know that every one of you here tonight and watching from home might be confused, you might be saying "Why the Hell is he here?" Well let’s just say Shane made a little deal with Stephanie to have me be on RAW to do a Miz TV, I won’t bore you with the details but let’s just say there was a lot of money involved. Probably. Anyway… *Miz slowly makes his way to his feet still feeling pain from the beaten he took from Stone Cold at Halloween Havoc* I present you the puppeteer behind RAW, Shane McMahon!
*Shane McMahon comes out onto the stage and heads down the ramp to quite the mixed reaction from the crowd. Shane enters the ring and shakes Miz’ hand. He then grabs the microphone off of one of Miz’ chairs as he then quickly addresses Miz.*
Shane McMahon: Thank you, Miz for not only having me on the show, but for agreeing to bring MIZ TV to RAW is WAR. You know the deal to bring you here wasn’t that bad. It’s a win-win for both brands. RAW gets a great talk show for the night and Smackdown gets a little publicity. Yes, Steph and I are competitive general managers, but we’re both good business people as well as family so we saw eye to eye on this being a good business opportunity and we made it happen. Now, let’s get this going Miz and ask your first question, if you don’t mind.
The Miz: Well it's great to see that Smackdown and Raw can get along, It's beautiful watching a sibling relationship take priority over business. *A single tear rolls down the face of Miz* And even more beautiful is this badge, a badge of honour that you can wear and say "I'm a mega star" because you are the second man behind Dean Amborse to become a 2x guest on Miz TV *Miz hands over a badge with a Miz TV symbol with a number 2 on the bottom*well done Shane, now let’s get on with the show. So Shane, why wait till Survivor Series to crown a new champion? What went on in the back to decide not to have a title match last night or on an episode of Raw?
Shane McMahon: Thanks, Miz for the badge. That’s nice, let’s see, how to answer your question. I want the SOOL Championship to mean something, Miz. I decided to wait until Survivor Series because I wanted people to earn the title and gain respect for this title and in doing so it would bring the SOOL Championship to a level of prestige even higher than that of the World Heavyweight Champion on Smackdown. I didn’t want to rush into it, or play favorites, and book some title match that could be overlooked or seen as biased. I wanted to give everyone a clean slate and let the superstars fight for their right to compete for the title. Lastly, what bigger stage than Survivor Series to crown a new champion? Survivor Series is the home of the Elimination Chamber and it seems perfect for six of RAW’s most talented superstars to leave it all in the ring and absolutely steal the show at Survivor Series when the lights will all be on RAW.
The Miz: Great answer Shane. You aren't biased unlike some people here in SOOL. So who do you see grabbing the brass ring and becoming the face of Raw?
Shane McMahon: You mean besides the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels? The only man who had to persevere after losing a qualifier to get into the Elimination Chamber. He’s a Hall of Famer and he once again has positioned himself to once again win a World title in an Elimination Chamber match and he could lead RAW to the forefront of SOOL. Other than him, I think Bam Bam Bigelow, Cesaro & Kidd, Finn Balor, Bray Wyatt, Neville and the new Intercontinental Champion, JBL are all on the cusp of grabbing the brass ring and becoming the face of RAW is WAR.
The Miz: I could see Bam winning the chamber and becoming the first SOOL Champion, HBK is a legend no doubt but he's a bit too old to be a face of a brand new shiny brand, and JBL being the face of Raw? Hahahahaha. So Shane, is their one superstar who you regret not drafting to Raw? Smackdown does host both the B talk show and the A talk show and even Hollywood stars. So tell me Shane, who is it?
Shane McMahon: Miz, age has nothing to do with excellence. If you’re a good wrestler, then that’s all that matters. If Michaels walks out as champion then he deserved it and everyone else should be ashamed for letting an old man beat them. Yeah there are a few who I regret not drafting. I mean if you want to regard Miz TV as the B show, I won’t argue it but don’t sell your show so low. However, speaking of that, I do regret not drafting the A talk show host, in your words, Chris Jericho. On that same breathe I wish I had grabbed Leo Kruger, we had a great corporate relationship. Lastly, Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan, Tyler Breeze, maybe yourself. Smackdown has some people that I’d like to work with but honestly, I’m happy with the RAW roster and we’re ready to win the war. Keep in mind Miz, there’s always a possibility of a trade.
The Miz: Well if we've all learned one thing from this edition of Miz TV it's that you seem to have a very poor taste in talk shows Mr. Shane McMahon. Maybe you’re just jealous that Smackdown has picked up all of the new talent, while Raw is filled with old washed up men, or maybe you’re just mad that you missed an opportunity to have the next face of SOOL... Me. *Miz stands up from his seat* Now, get off my show. No one calls my show the "B show" and gets away with it.
*Shane is confused and slightly insulted. He gets sees Miz wanting him to leave. Shane begins to chuckle and is about to respond. However, just as Shane is about to respond he is cut off…*
??: Shane... Excuse me, Shane.
*Shane turns around to see that Chris Jericho is on the titantron now.*
Chris Jericho: Hey Shane, I got your back. You don’t need to waste any more of your breath and time being on this fake talk show. Miz, is that how bad of a host you are? You see that’s why the Highlight Reel is the “A” talk show. Hell this isn’t even the B talk show. Word on the Street, The Cutting Edge, the Peep Show, and the MVP Lounge are better talk shows than this crap. Look at you, insulting the greatest guest you’ve ever had for simply telling the truth. What the Hell is wrong with you? Don’t you want to be successful? Ever since you got that fluke win at SummerSlam, where you pinned Goldberg and not me, you’ve been embarrassed week in and week out. You’re a joke Miz and tonight, once again, the joke is on you.
*Miz is angry at Jericho for his comments as Jericho begins to laugh at him. Then Miz looks over at Shane and demands that he have Miz come out here. Shane just shrugs his shoulder like there isn’t much he can do. Shane then smirks as he looks behind Miz. Miz turns around and sees Leo Kruger crouched in the corner. Kruger had ran out from the crowd and slid into the ring while Jericho was talking. Miz is frustrated as he doesn’t have much time to react as Kruger charges at him full speed ahead and nearly decapitates him with his vicious HEADHUNTER CLOTHESLINE! Miz folds over and is out cold as Kruger gets back up to his feet, standing over Miz. Shane begins to clap as Kruger looks over at him. Kruger nods his head as Shane and Kruger then shake hands. Kruger and Shane then begin to leave the ring as Miz is still out cold, and Shane, Kruger and Jericho didn’t seem to let the brand split break their Corporate ties as RAW fades to a commercial break.*
Tag Team Match
Bam Bam Bigelow & Shawn Michaels vs. The Royal Blood
Shawn pulls Finn to his feet and throws him to the ropes. Finn in-bounds and duck a clothesline by Michaels. On the way back Neville tags his back as Finn hits Michaels with a drop kick. Finn then runs at Bam Bam and knocks him off the apron with another dropkick. Shawn is still down and out as Neville climbs the turnbuckle before crushing Michaels with a RED ARROW! The ref begins to count
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The ref holds up Neville's arm as Finn rolls into the ring and joins in the celebration. Raw ends with the Royal Blood celebrating their win!
End of Show.