The ECW cameras come back from a commercial break to find Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly already seated in their usual positions at ringside. The pair are busy recapping all the action that has already taken place during the show as "Here Comes The Money" by Naughty By Nature hits. Shane McMahon soon appears onstage with his usual attire. Black pants, black shirt and a leather jacket with dark shades on. He makes his way down to ringside and takes a seat next to Kevin Kelly. His enthusiastic tone proves to be a little much for them on this dreary second rate show.

Shane McMahon: What is up? Cole, Double K, what's new in the world of low ratings programming?

Michael Cole: Low ratings? This show doesn't have low ratings, Shane. This show does the best after Hardcore Heaven and Heat Wave.

Shane McMahon: You think so? You won't know how bad you're doing til you see the ratings after tonight. I tend to have that effect, Cole. I take people to new heights of satisfaction. ~winks~

Michael Cole: Did you just wink at me?

Shane McMahon: No I did not wink at you. I winked. There's a difference. Geez ...

Kevin Kelly: So what brings you out here, Shane? Any interesting news for us?

Shane McMahon: As much as I hate you pair of weirdos, I know your pathetic existance depends on me to give you purpose. So I came out here to allow you to be a part of something very special. This is the highlight of your petty little lives so you better pay attention. As I mentioned in my last conversation with my pal Jules ...

Michael Cole: ~interrupting~ You mean Julie Peyton?

Shane McMahon: Yes, Julie Peyton. I know her damn name. Honestly. ~sighs~ Now where was I? Oh yes! As I told Jules, I plan to get a new manager. Not to replace Jenny but to assist her.

Kevin Kelly: Two managers? Like Goldberg has?

Shane McMahon: No! Nothing like that freak and don't even mention him to me.

Kevin Kelly: Oh, sorry Shane.

Shane McMahon: So you should be, Double K. Now onto tonight's fun. I called up a few old favors and I've got myself a few prospective candidates for the managerial position I spoke of earlier.

Michael Cole: You mean you've come out here to parade women? Shane, don't you think it's a little chauvinistic?

Shane McMahon: What? What the hell is wrong with you, MC? Don't you have a sex life? Oh wait, I just remembered who I'm asking. Never mind.

Kevin Kelly: But Shane, don't you think Michael has a valid point? Asking women to come down to the ring and show themselves off so you can choose which one gets to be your second manager? Don't you feel guilty in anyway? It's almost arrogant to assume these women even wanted to work with you.

Shane McMahon: Arrogant? Why wouldn't these women want to be with me? I'm the hottest thing here. I sell merchandise by the bucket-load, I am the Pay-Per-View King and I am definitely the sexiest superstar here. Nevermind Torrie Wilson, Playboy would pay me ten times more just to mention their grubby magazine on television.

Michael Cole: Like you did just then?



Shane McMahon: ~rubbing his temples~ I'm surrounded by morons.

As Shane is wondering how good an idea this was, the lights dim and "I Know You Want Me" (Sunny's old theme) starts to play. The first of the "contestants" in Shane's game starts to make her way down the ramp. She is short, blonde and wearing something rather revealing. She climbs into the ring and smiles as the crowd cheer her on. Shane grins and claps along.



Shane McMahon: Hmm nice! Very nice!

The young blonde makes her way over to the ring ropes closest to the announce table and pauses.



She gives Shane a little wave and blows him a kiss. He grins even more and turns to the announce team.

Shane McMahon: Well guys, do you think she'd look good on my arm?

Kevin Kelly: She'd look good alright! That's The Kat! From back in the WWF!

Michael Cole: I can't even remember the last time I saw her but she's sure looking great!

The girl then exits the ring and goes to the backstage area where Shane will come meet them later. The music continues to play as "contestant" numbers two and three make their way to the ring. The first is a fiery redhead in a tight vest top. She is followed by another blonde who waves at Shane as soon as she's in the ring. The redhead goes over to the ropes and clasps her hands together, almost as if she's praying. The camera stays on her for a few seconds and she is shown saying the words, "Please pick me".



Kevin Kelly: Oh my God! It's Lita and Major Gunnz!

Michael Cole: How did you get all these beautiful women, Shane?

Shane McMahon: The same way I'm gonna beat the Rock and Torrie Wilson tonight. With my extreme talent. ~grins~

Kevin Kelly: How do you feel about your match tonight, Shane? Are you and Julie all set for it?

Shane McMahon: All set? All set? Of course we're all set! We don't need to go off and spend weeks in preparation for a match. Maybe the Rock and Torrie do but doesn't that say alot? The big difference between the two teams competing on Heat Wave tomorrow night is talent. Julie Peyton is a two time former XWL FemX Champion, a two time XWL Womens Tag Team Champion, XWL Vice President, President of the HWE and future ECW Womens Champion! What a list of achievements. How can you argue with that? And I myself, am a former two time 2XWF Tag Team Champion, three time 2XWF European Champion, BWF Chairman, BWF CEO and current ECW Intercontinental Champion. Separately, we have awesome accomplishments and together, we're simply unbeatable. So the Rock can "Bring It" and Torrie can "Play" as much as she wants "Boy"! ~laughs~ Get it, Kevin?

Kevin Kelly: ~laughs~ I do, Shane. I love it!

Michael Cole: Hmmm very amusing.

The guys finish their chat and turn back to the ring. The two girls have exited and the next is ready to come. Some familiar music starts to play and Shane screws up his face trying to figure out who it belongs to. The next lady begins to make her way down the ramp and it is then Shane realises who she is. He stands up and looks very upset.



Shane McMahon: Mom! Get back there! Get the hell outta here!

Linda McMahon smiles until she reaches the announce table and hears what her son has to say. She frowns and looks very hurt.

Shane McMahon: Get the hell away from me! I said I want a manager, not a mother. Get lost!

Linda gets teary and turns away. She returns to the back in a terrible state and Shane sits back down again.

Shane McMahon: Geez, some people just can't take a hint.

Shane settles back into his position at ringside as the line of managerial candidates continue to flaunt their skills for Shane in the ring.