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Honda Center

Anaheim, California

Attendance: 14,516

April 18, 2011

Just about 2 years ago, PrimeTime had a big show in Anaheim, the last time they were there. On this night, the crowd was nearly doubled and they planned an even bigger show with the Royal Rumble just around the corner.

Blitzkrieg vs. Reptile

The night started with action in the Lightheavyweight division, which is becoming a staple of Uprising. This turned into a very active, exciting contest in which Blitzkrieg really showed off some never before seen stuff. After a springboard heel kick took Reptile off his feet, he got a 2 count following a standing moonsault. Blitzkrieg got up and ran the ropes but Reptile got up and dropped to one knee, punching Blitzkrieg in the gut. He then landed a kick to the back of the head before going for a version of the Anaconda Vise. Blitzkrieg was able to fight away before he locked it in and he kicked him square in the face. Blitzkrieg then got up onto the shoulders of Reptile but the masked ninja countered with an electric chair drop. He then measured him and knocked him out with a martial arts kick to the face, covering him for the pin.

Cody Rhodes vs. Ray Rosas (invitee)

Rosas is an exciting and dedicated competitor from Empire Wrestling Federation in San Bernardino but he was no match for Rhodes, who was clicking on all cylinders on this night. Rosas tried to keep things fast paced and was able to get in a few arm drags early. But after taking Rhodes down with a dropkick, he tried to run at him but Cody got up and jumped off the middle turnbuckle, kicking Rosas right in the face! Rhodes punished Rosas for a couple more minutes before delivering the "Cross Rhodes" before hooking the leg for the 3 count.

Kato vs. Tanaka

Following what happened in their tag team tournament match, officials agreed to let the former Orient Express settle their differences on Uprising, even though neither is under contract anymore. Both men got several near falls after delivering some big moves but Tanaka hit the biggest move of the match with a tremendous german suplex. Suddenly, fellow Japanese wrestler Hakushi made his way out and got up on the apron while Kato distracted the referee. Hakushi threw something into the eyes of Tanaka, a familiar white powder and Tanaka then turned into a vicious savate kick from Kato who covered him for the win. Hakushi and Kato then left the ring, leaving fans scratching their heads. What do these men have in mind?

PRIMETIME GOES LIVE

PRIMETIME COMES ON THE AIR SCANNING THE HUGE CROWD IN ANAHEIM AND THE ARENA IS BLAZING WITH EXCITEMENT AS THOUSANDS OF ROWDY FANS ARE SHOWN.

Scott Hudson: "Welcome to TWF PrimeTime where we are surrounded close to fifteen thousand TWF fans here in Anaheim and what a night..... what a night it's gonna be"!

PJ Cash: "The next stop is the 2011 Royal Rumble, Hudson, but there is plenty of business to take care of here tonight beforehand".

THE ULTIMO DRAGON's MUSIC COMES ON AND FLAMES PUFF UP ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE RAMP AS HE MAKES HIS WAY OUT TO A GOOD CHEER.

Hudson: "And we are going to start the night with the Ultimo Dragon who will challenge for the Lightheavyweight title and for you historians out there, it has been an incredible six years since he's held the belt".

A NATIVE AMERICAN TUNE COMES ON AND SILVER WOLF APPEARS TO A RESPECTFUL REACTION WITH THE LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT TITLE STRAPPED TO HIS WAIST.

Cash: "That is a testament to just how good the legendary Ultimo Dragon is, but since this division was revived, it has belonged to this man".

Hudson: "Silver Wolf has been a one man wrecking crew since his arrival here in the TWF and Ultimo Dragon will undoubtedly have his hands full tonight".

TWF Lightheavyweight Title Match

Challenger: Ultimo Dragon vs. Silver Wolf

The two men circled one another as the bell sounded and both thought carefully about how to proceed. Looking to catch the champion off guard, Ultimo rushed in with a series of 7 or 8 low kicks but the champ was up to the task, blocking every one of them before dropping him with a right hand. He then pulled the Dragon into a suplex. Silver Wolf then grabbed the challenger in a front facelock and began burying knees into his head. The Dragon did his best to defend them but he was in trouble. Silver Wolf dragged him to his feet and completed a perfect double underhook suplex. He made a cover and got a 2 count. Silver Wolf got the Dragon up and whipped him to the ropes but Ultimo ducked under a clothesline and then cracked Silver Wolf with a spinning jump kick right in the mouth. Following a flipping senton, Ultimo measured Silver Wolf for a kick and blasted him in the back of the head. He then ran the ropes but amazingly, Silver Wolf popped up and ran him over with a clothesline. Following an elbow drop, Silver Wolf picked Ultimo up and threw him into the corner but when he charged in, the Dragon moved out of the way and then came off the ring ropes with the Asai moonsault, landing it. He got the 1................2.............., but Silver Wolf was up. Ultimo followed up by trying to pull the champion into the Dragon Sleeper but Silver Wolf fought him off and tried to catch him with a running kick to the face. But the Dragon avoided that and countered with a spin kick to the gut. With Silver Wolf doubled over, the Dragon grabbed him and delivered the "Dragon DDT" out of nowhere. Ultimo made the cover, hooking the leg and getting the 3 count to win the title!

Match Time: 7:17

Hudson: "Are you serious?! He hit that out of nowhere"!

Cash: "Someone has finally put a dent in the record of Silver Wolf and what a hard fought victory for the Ultimo Dragon".

REFEREE MARTY ELIAS HANDED ULTIMO DRAGON THE BELT AND HE RAISED IT WITH BOTH ARMS AS HIS MUSIC HIT AND THE CROWD WENT WILD.

Hudson: "He rose to the top of PrimeTime years ago before disappearing back to Japan and then resurfacing last year! With this win..... the Ultimo Dragon may be able to stake his claim as the greatest lightheavyweight in the history of the TWF as he has won the title for a third time"!

BACKSTAGE......

CAMERAS IN THE BACK SHOW M.X. OGDEN TALKING AMONGST THE REST OF RISING UNITED WHEN MONEY MIKE AND STEPHANIE McMAHON WALK UP.

Money Mike: "Hey, remember us? Rising United, huh? Catchy name....... but you need to understand that there is another, much bigger group here in the TWF".

M.X. Ogden: "Look, I don't need to hear that. I'm not trying..........

Stephanie McMahon: "No, you look, Ogden! You may have someone gotten your job back here, but it doesn't mean things are gonna be all fun and games for you"!

Money Mike: "You want to be in the Royal Rumble, right? Well tonight, you and the rest of your boys here are gonna be in a little eight man tag. If you want to be in the Rumble match, Ogden, you better make sure your boys help you win cause if you lose..... you can watch one of the biggest matches of the year from the same spot you're standing right now".

OGDEN DOESN'T LOOK FAZED AS HE LOOKS AT MONEY MIKE BEFORE HE AND STEPHANIE WALK AWAY AS THE SHOT FADES.

COMMERCIAL BREAK.............

COMMERCIALS FOR BOTH ALEVE AND THE 2011 FORD MUSTANG ARE SHOWN.

RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE.......

WHEN PRIMETIME RETURNS FROM BREAK, CALEB WEBER IS SHOWN IN THE BACK WHEN VELVET SKY COMES UP. WEBER SEEMS TO BE STARTLED WHEN HE SEES HER.

Velvet Sky (playing with her hair): "Hey Caleb..........

Caleb Weber: "What's up"?

Velvet Sky: "Did you get the note I left for you"?

Caleb Weber: "Note? Uh.... no I didn't".

Velvet Sky: "Well I slid it under your door. C'mon, Caleb, I know you think I'm sexy".

Caleb Weber: "Sorry, Velvet, I'm a little busy right now. I........

Velvet Sky: "Ugh..... is there something going on between you and Eve"?

Caleb Weber: "Really Velvet, I'm not gonna talk about this right now. I have to go........

WEBER WALKS AWAY AND VELVET IS LEFT WITH A LOOK OF SADNESS ON HER FACE.

"AMAZING" BY KANYE WEST STIRS UP AND JOE COREY EMERGES FROM THE BACK WITH THE UNIVERSAL TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST BEFORE MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING.

Hudson: "Wow, PJ, Velvet really has it bad for Caleb Weber".

Cash: "And if Caleb Weber had any sense, he'd figure out a way to make time for both Eve Torres and Velvet Sky".

Hudson: "What"?

Joe Corey: "I'd be lying to you if I came out here tonight and said that defeating Kevin Thorn at the Royal Rumble will be easy. I mean, the guy has been a force since he came here to PrimeTime. He's held this title before (points to the belt on his waist)...... he's beaten the big names. But he's never been in there with me. Since winning this title, all I've heard about is how I had something to do with John Cena being attacked at DoomsDay and how I haven't defended my title. My reign is a joke.... right?

THE CROWD RESPONDS WITH A RESOUNDING "YES".

I've been a part of all of this for going on eight years now. There are few things I haven't done. Kevin Thorn.... you don't scare me. And look around people..... the police have talked to everyone! If I had anything to do with the attack on Cena... they would have found that out by now! So I don't want to hear.........

JUST THEN, "LIVE FOR THE MOMENT" BY MONSTER MAGNET HITS AND MATT HARDY COMES OUT TO A BIG POP. IN HIS RIGHT HAND IS THE WRESTLEMANIA JACKPOT BRIEFCASE.

Matt Hardy: "Go ahead and list all of your accolades, Corey.... go ahead and get these people to try and give a damn!

THE CROWD CHEERS

Ya see, I've been in this company since it opened it's doors and through everything I've done.... all the blood, all the sweat.... all the tears.... I have never had a World title shot or a Universal title shot! In my hands, I have the power to change that at any moment"!

Joe Corey: "Then come on down, Hardy! I'm sick of you trying to hang that briefcase over my head! I'm ready, you seem ready, let's do it right now"!

THE CROWD CHEERS IN ANTICIPATION OF A POSSIBLE IMPROMPTU UNIVERSAL TITLE MATCH.

Matt Hardy: "Oh no, it's not gonna happen like that. I'm biding my time and I'm waiting for the chance to cash this baby in. But much like you and the things you've been hearing, I've been hearing some things myself. I've been hearing about how I'm not worthy of holding the World or Universal title. I've been hearing about how shocked everyone was when I won the WrestleMania Jackpot match. So here's the thing, "Show"...... I've already cleared this with your boys from The Empire. So tonight, in that ring, it's gonna be you and me...... and Kevin Thorn, too..... in a triple threat match"!

Hudson: "Oh yeah"!

Cash: "Why would Matt Hardy want a match like that?! Just cash the case in already"!

Joe Corey: "That's fine, Matthew..... because as eager as you are to prove yourself..... I'm equally as eager to solidify my standing as the top superstar in the entire TWF".

"AMAZING" HITS AGAIN AND COREY AND HARDY STAND GLARING AT ONE ANOTHER FROM ACROSS THE ARENA.

Hudson: "You have to wonder what that is all about, PJ Cash".

Cash: "Why would Edge want to help Rockwell with anything? Those two have been mortal enemies for years".

Hudson: "Well the sixteen team single elimination tournament has been not only exciting, but very competitive as we search for a team to challenge The BoogeySaints and we have two teams in the ring who have darkhorse written all over them".

Cash: "It may have been decades ago, but believe it or not, The Headbangers were once TWF Tag Team champions".

Hudson: "It wasn't decades ago...... and what about their opponents, the Osirian Portal? These two guys have come all the way from Egypt but they are no strangers to the independent wrestling scene".

Cash: "For those of you out there who haven't seen these two compete, Amasis and Ophidian are a very exciting team and I would expect them to land TWF contracts regardless of how they fare in this tournament".

Hudson: "Mosh and Thrasher have been teaming together a lot longer though and they have competed in a TWF ring before..... two factors that could be key here tonight".

Invitational Tag Team Tournament First Round

The Headbangers vs. The Osirian Portal

The match started off with Thrasher and Amasis and it quickly became clear that the Osirian Portal was on a much different level as far as quickness and athleticism went. Amasis threw Thrasher across the ring with a big hip toss off an irish whip before catching him with a flying knee. Ophidian made the tag to come into the match and he ran across the ring with a sliding dropkick to the feet of Mosh, knocking him off the apron. Thrasher came from behind and threw a clothesline but Ophidian ducked and responded with a terrific flying wheel kick. He then ran the ropes but Mosh was able to grab his feet while still on the floor, tripping him up. Thrasher then got up and delivered an elbow to the back of Ophidian. After pulling him up, he delivered a big side backbreaker and then tagged Mosh in. The Headbangers were slowly taking control until Mosh went for for a suplex and Ophidian shook free. After a swift kick to the head, he ran the ropes and took Mosh down with a big headscissor. Amasis tagged into the match and he measured Mosh for a big right hand when he got to his feet but Mosh blocked it and kicked him in the gut. He then hit the ropes and ran into Amasis with a shoulder tackle that didn't budge him and strangely, Amasis began to go into some kind of dance. Mosh went for a clothesline but Amasis did the splits and then ran to the ropes, springing off and colliding with Mosh with a flying shoulder block. Amasis then tagged in Ophidian who went for a spinning roundhouse kick but Mosh was able to avoid that and grab the smaller masked man for a running bulldog. Thrasher made the tag into the match and the Headbangers began to do what they do best, double team. After a double backdrop on Ophidian, Mosh grabbed his own partner and whipped Thrasher across the ring where he knocked Amasis off the apron. Mosh then pushed Ophidian into the corner before referee Marty Elias forced him out of the ring. But that set Thrasher up as he flew in and used his posterior, slamming into Ophidian. After a snap suplex, Thrasher got Ophidian up and tried to throw him over the top rope but Ophidian was able to hang on by pressing his hands on the ring apron and then locking his legs around the neck of Thrasher. Ophidian then yanked Thrasher over the top rope with a headscissor and that allowed him time to slap the hand of Ophidian. Mosh yelled for his partner to get back in the ring but when he did, Amasis was ready. After catching Thrasher with a very impressive powerslam, Amasis shot Thrasher into the corner where he lifted him up to the top rope. Mosh came into the ring but Ophidian leaped over the top rope and drilled him with the spinning roundhouse. Amasis had Thrasher up in a crucifix but flipped him over, driving him face first into the mat. Amasis then rolled him over for the 3 count.

Match Time: 10:24

Hudson: "Wow.... what a showing for the Osirian Portal! You didn't know they got down like that in Egypt, did ya"?!

Cash: "Wha.... what did you just say? You're a total tool, Hudson, but trust me, these two guys only showed about one fourth of what they're capable of and they will be a tough out in this tournament".

BACKSTAGE........

IN THE BACK, SIN CARA IS SHOWN PLACING HIS MASK OVER HIS FACE BEFORE HEADING TO THE RING.

Hudson: "Well don't go anywhere everybody, up next, we're gonna see if Sin Cara has what it takes to get into the Royal Rumble".

COMMERCIAL BREAK...............

A COMMERCIAL FOR SOUTHWEST AIRLINES IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PREVIEW FOR THE MOVIE "THOR".

RETURN FROM BREAK...... BACKSTAGE.....

WHEN PRIMETIME RETURNS, LENA YADA IS STANDING IN THE INTERVIEW AREA WITH CHAOS WOLF AND THE BIG BRODUS CLAY.

Lena Yada: "Chaos Wolf, the last time we saw you, you were asked to undergo some police questioning. Can you tell us how that went"?

Chaos Wolf: "Do I look guilty of anything to you, Lena"?

Lena Yada: "Well some are saying that you are at the top of the attack John Cena.... and that you brought in Brodus here for fear of retaliation".

Chaos Wolf: "Look, if someone wants a fight with me, all they have to do is ask. I'm not a hard guy to find and I'm certainly........

WOLF STOPS TALKING AND FOCUSES AHEAD. INTO THE CAMERA SHOT COMES CHAVO GUERRERO.

Chavo Guerrero: "All a guy has to do is ask, huh? Well not all that long ago, you DID attack someone...... you attacked me! Like a coward, from behind! I haven't forgotten that night.... oh no. I'm a Guerrero! You know what that means? It means Warrior and if you can do it while I'm ready for you..... I say meet me in the ring".

WOLF GLANCES OVER AT THE SCOWLING BRODUS CLAY.

Chaos Wolf: "All you had to do was ask".

WOLF AND CLAY WALK PAST CHAVO AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING.

IN THE RING IS COLT CABANA AND HE IS GETTING READY FOR A MATCH THAT COULD PUT HIM IN THE 2011 ROYAL RUMBLE.

SIN CARA's MUSIC COMES ON AND THE CROWD LOUDLY POPS AS HE MAKES HIS WAY OUT FROM THE BACK.

Hudson: "Who will be next to qualify for the Royal Rumble?! Chaos Wolf is already in it..... that is, if he makes it out of here tonight unscathed".

Cash: "I like what Chavo just did. He's been walking around here how long and sharing the same arena with Chaos Wolf for how long? He should have challenged him a long time ago, but it's good to see Chavo show some guts".

Hudson: "Sin Cara hasn't been here long, which is why The Empire put him in this match but he is quickly becoming a favorite amongst our fans".

Cash: "He's shown himself to be very athletic and very exciting but I need to see more before I consider him any kind of threat in the Royal Rumble because high flying moves will take him nowhere in that match".

Royal Rumble Qualification Match

Colt Cabana vs. Sin Cara

Cabana and Sin Cara circled each other after the bell sounded and Cabana moved in looking to get a hold of the lightning quick masked man but Sin Cara slipped free and whipped a kick across his body. Cabana fired back with a right hand which he ducked and then came back with a back footsweep that took Cabana down. Sin Cara went for a standing moonsault but Sin Cara got his knees up and with Sin Cara down on his knees, he delivered a vicious DDT. Cabana went for a cover and nearly got the 3 count. But he was also now in total control of the match. After a cradle suplex, Cabana went to the middle turnbuckle and walked across the ring rope, dropping an elbow down on the chest of Sin Cara. Cabana then looked to lock in a camel clutch but Sin Cara was able to roll to his back and drill him with an up kick. After a reverse somersault, Sin Cara sprung to his feet and crushed Cabana with a jump kick to the head. He then ran into the ring ropes and flipped across the ring with a moonsault but again, Cabana was waiting with his knees up. After driving Sin Cara into the mat with a sitout scoop slam, Cabana went to the top rope and made a signal with his hands that the match was over. Sin Cara slowly got to his feet and was victimized by an incredible missile dropkick from Cabana. Cabana quickly crawled across the ring and hooked the leg after covering Sin Cara to get the 1.................2..................., but Sin Cara got a shoulder up, showing a tremendous amount of resolve. Cabana got him up and whipped him to the corner. He then set Sin Cara on the top turnbuckle and turned his back to him before grabbing both arms. Cabana was trying to negotiate some sort of overhead throw but Sin Cara was able to get onto his shoulders and come up with a very innovative victory roll to steal the win!

Match Time: 3:58

Hudson: "That's a three count! Sin Cara has qualified for the Royal Rumble"!

Cash: "And he needs to stop by his local convenience store too cause that was nothing but luck"!

SIN CARA's MUSIC PLAYED AND HE STOOD ON ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLES, ABSORBING THE CHEERS FROM THE CROWD.

Hudson: "The thirty man Rumble is filling up fast...... any idea who else might get into this thing"?

Cash: "I've heard they've contacted a couple of odd balls about a one time appearance, which I hope isn't true, but we'll wait and see..... Sin Cara still hasn't impressed me though".

BACKSTAGE...... THE EMPIRE SUITE.......

TRAVIS WAKEMAN IS SHOWN INSIDE A VERY POSH ROOM, THE EMPIRE's PERSONAL SUITE, TALKING WITH ALBA RIOS.

Travis Wakeman: "You and Eve are in the main event tonight..... bring that belt home to The Empire".

Alba Rios: "You know it..... I can't wait to wrap my hands around her scrawny little neck".

JUST THEN, THERE IS A KNOCK AT THE DOOR.

Travis Wakeman: "It's open........

THE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AND ARIEL SLOWLY ENTERS THE ROOM.

Uh, Alba, could you excuse us for a moment"?

ALBA LEAVES THE ROOM, PASSING ARIEL AND THE TWO WOMEN GIVE EACH OTHER A VERY UNFLATTERING LOOK.

Travis Wakeman: "What can I do for ya"?

Ariel: "Well, Kevin Thorn has a huge match against Joe Corey at the Royal Rumble. It's well known what happened to Cena at DoomsDay...... so how can we make sure that isn't going to happen to us"?

Travis Wakeman: "I'm not sure exactly......

Ariel: "Kevin and I want some assurances, that's what I'm asking".

Travis Wakeman: "Ooh, persistent, I like that. We'll see what we can do...... how's that"?

ARIEL SMILES, MAKING HER FANGS VERY OBVIOUS.

Ariel: "I'll be in touch".

ARIEL SAUNTERS OUT OF THE ROOM, CLOSING THE DOOR BEHIND HER.

Travis Wakeman (to himself): "I bet you will".

THE SHOT GOES BACK TO RINGSIDE WHERE "BARBIE GIRL" BY AQUA COMES ON AND A PINK CORVETTE PULLS OUT ONTO THE STAGE. KEN DOLL IS DRIVING AND LACEY VON ERICH IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. KEN DOLL GETS OUT WEARING A PAIR OF KHAKI SHORTS AND A LONG SLEEVE SHIRT. HE IS ALSO CARRYING A TENNIS RACKET AS THE PINK AND BLACK CLAD LACEY GRABS HIS ARM AND THEY HEAD TO THE RING.

Hudson: "We've got tag team action on tap here in Anaheim but a very interesting meeting there as the vampiress Ariel showed no fear of The Empire".

Cash: "And she apparently doesn't know much about Travis Wakeman's track history. Oh yeah, Ariel, he'll be able to help you out..... just use your imagination as to how".

Hudson: "So what would you call this, PJ..... Ken Doll showing a sophisticated side"?

Cash: "Obviously it's Tennis Playing Ken and Lacey".

"BREAK THE WALLS DOWN" COMES ON AND CHRIS JERICHO IS OUT TO MOSTLY ALL BOOS.

Hudson: "Yeah, I wouldn't go play tennis with the two of them.... you kiddin' me"?

Cash: "You'd be kidding yourself, Hudson. Seeing you trying to do anything athletic would put a smile on the face of a blind man. But Ken Doll also has a very capable partner tonight, I like this team".

Hudson: "Chris Jericho has been entrenched in a rivalry with the Intercontinental champion Evan Bourne and we can confirm that at the Royal Rumble, those two men will square off for that title in a two out of three falls match".

A ROYAL RUMBLE PROMO GRAPHIC FOR THAT MATCH IS DISPLAYED.

"BOURNE TO FLY" COMES ON AND EVAN BOURNE GETS A HUGE RESPONSE AS HE COMES OUT WITH THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE WRAPPED AROUND HIS WAIST.

Cash: "And that match will be worth the price of the pay-per-view alone. Two great athletes, two great wrestlers going at it for one of the most prestigious titles in the industry".

Hudson: "For the first time all night I'll agree with you. Two out of three falls will give us a clear winner and a deserving champion".

"AIN'T NO STOPPIN' ME NOW" IS HEARD AND SHELTON BENJAMIN's MUSIC COMES ON. HE RECEIVES A BIG POP AFTER COMING OUT FROM THE BACK AND HE HEADS TO THE RING, EYES LOCKED ON KEN DOLL.

Cash: "Shelton Benjamin has had his issues with Ken Doll and I know Shelton gets tons of accolades for his athletic ability but folks, don't let the pink corvette and tennis racket fool ya.... Ken Doll is a very capable superstar".

Hudson: "I think he has been proving exactly that but he is under the skin of just about all TWF fans and frankly, most all of them are itching for him to finally get what's coming to him"!

Cash: "Well Shelton will have his chance right here tonight".

Chris Jericho and Ken Doll w/ Lacey Von Erich vs. Evan Bourne and Shelton Benjamin

Bourne started the match off for his team against his longtime rival Ken Doll, formerly known as Kenny Doane. The two exchanged in some great chain wrestling. After knocking Bourne down with a shoulder tackle, Doll ran the ropes but Bourne got up and leapfrogged him before cracking him with a nice dropkick. Doll rolled out of the ring but true to form, Bourne ran across the ring and leaped over the top rope, bringing the crowd to it's feet with a suicide dive on Doll. He got him up and rolled him into the ring before making the tag to Benjamin. Shelton came in and rocked Doll with some right hands before pulling him in for a textbook belly to belly suplex. Jericho tried to sneak in from behind but Shelton turned and dropped him with a right hand. Bourne tagged back into the match and he went to the top rope. Doll stood to see Bourne flying at him and take him down with a crossbody to get a long 2 count. Doll pushed Bourne off but Bourne was able to grab him and shoot him to the corner. He ran in looking for a monkey flip but Doll wisely held the ring ropes to block it. Bourne slammed the back of his head on the mat as Doll was able to slap the outstretched hand of Y2J. Jericho came in and took advantage of the fallen IC champ, grabbing him by the back of the head and delivering a running bulldog. After several kicks to the body, Jericho grabbed the legs of Bourne and set him up for the "Walls of Jericho". Bourne did his best to fight the hold but Jericho was able to turn it over. Benjamin thought about coming in to break it up but referee Charles Robinson warned against it. However, Bourne was able to will himself across the ring and grab the bottom ring rope to break the hold. Frustrated, Jericho stomped away on the champion before running at Benjamin and knocking him to the floor with a forearm. Jericho picked Bourne up and delivering a jumping Insuguri and he went for the cover to get a long 2 count. Jericho couldn't keep Bourne down and he ran the ropes only to watch Bourne get up and hit a jumping spin kick to wake the crowd up. Both men were down and making their way to their corners. Simultaneous tags were made and Benjamin was able to beat Doll to the punch but Doll caught his foot when he went for a kick. Benjamin was hoping for that, as it allowed him to hit the Dragon whip kick to the head. Shelton went for a cover and got another near fall. Jericho came into the ring but Benjamin was all over him with punches before throwing him over the top rope. Bourne then went up to the top turnbuckle and flew off onto Jericho when he got up on the outside of the ring! Robinson was distracted by the action on the floor and this allowed Lacey Von Erich to slide the tennis racket into the ring. Doll grabbed it and laid on it to hide it as Benjamin made his way over. Benjamin tried to grab Doll but Doll rolled over and kicked Shelton right in the groin before getting up and slamming the racket over his head. Benjamin fell back to the mat and Doll crawled into a cover, hooking the leg for the win.

Match Time: 9:29

"BARBIE GIRL" CAME ON AS LACEY CAME INTO THE RING TO CELEBRATE THE WIN WITH KEN.

Hudson: "Look at the replay ref.... they're showing it on the video screen"!

Cash: "It's no use, Hudson, this match is over! That was a shot that would've made Jim Cornette proud"!

Hudson: "Ken Doll will be one of thirty participants in the Royal Rumble and what would happen..... what would it be like if the unthinkable happened and this jerk won it"?!

Cash: "We'd be hearing a lot of this great song and probably seeing some more very cool outfits"!

JERICHO GOT IN THE RING AND SEEMED TO HAVE SOME WORDS FOR BOURNE WHO HELPED BENJAMIN OUT OF THE RING AND UP THE RAMP.

Hudson: "We have plenty still to come tonight including that huge triple threat match and Alba Rios challenging Eve Torres for the Femme Fatale title"!

COMMERCIALS FOR BOTH HEINEKEN AND GEICO ARE SHOWN.

RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE......

CAMERAS SHOW WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE BASEMENT OF THE ARENA. TIED TO A CHAIR AND GAGGED IS SAMAIEL, WHO FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS TWF CAREER, LOOKS A LITTLE SPOOKED.

THE SHOT GOES TO THE RING WHERE CHAVO GUERRERO IS SHOWN GETTING LOOSE WHILE HIS MUSIC PLAYS. HE LOOKS VERY READY FOR THE UPCOMING MATCH.

"REMEMBER THE NAME" BY FORT MINOR PLAYS LOUDLY AND CHAOS WOLF COMES OUT WITH THE MASSIVE BRODUS CLAY. BOOS GREET HIM IMMEDIATELY.

Hudson: "Wait a minute.... what the hell is going on?! Samaiel is being held against his will"!

Cash: "And I have a pretty good idea why but here comes Chaos Wolf who was actually challenged to this match by one of the mean who he attacked all those months ago, something Damion West brought to light for all TWF fans".

Hudson: "Chaos Wolf was able to take care of Damion West with the help of this big bruiser Brodus Clay but I like Chavo stepping up to the plate tonight and asking for this match".

Cash: "Well I gotta say, it's the first time since I've been in the TWF that Chaos Wolf has been interesting and he's still not all that interesting".

Hudson: "Chaos Wolf will be one of thirty men in the Royal Rumble match but he'll have to focus on the task at hand here tonight and that task is Chavo Guerrero".

Chavo Guerrero vs. Chaos Wolf w/ Brodus Clay

The bell sounded to start the match and Chavo made it seem like he was going to tie up with Wolf but instead slapped him across the face! Fired up, Wolf threw a right hand that Chavo ducked before laying into him with a bundle of punches of his own. He knocked Wolf into the ropes and then used a drop toehold to set up the STF! It looked like Chavo was going to put Wolf away early but Wolf was able to force his way to the ring ropes to get the break. The fans booed as they watched Wolf's right hand grab the rope but Brodus made sure to point it out. Chavo didn't care though, pulling Wolf up and delivering the '3 Amigos' suplexes. He went for a cover and got a 2 count before running the ropes but Clay grabbed his foot. Chavo grabbed the top rope and pushed his legs through the middle rope, kicking Clay right in the face and knocking him into the barricade! But when Chavo turned around, Wolf struck him with a running kick to the face. Wolf then seemed to snap..... grabbing the head of Chavo and ramming it into the mat 5 or 6 times with authority. He then pulled Chavo up and smashed his chest with 3 knifedge chops before shooting him to the corner. He ran in but Chavo was able to stick both feet in his face before running out, only to be caught and turned over with a powerslam. Wolf then got up and stomped his feet yelling "Get up"! Chavo stumbled to his feet and walked right into the "Chaos Theory" and that led to a 3 count.

Match Time: 3:10

Cash: "And that does it...... Chaos Wolf backs up his sneak attack with a convincing win"!

Hudson: "Wait a minute.... look out"!

AFTER THE MATCH WAS OVER, BRODUS CLAY GOT INTO THE RING AND JUMPED ON CHAVO WITH A BIG SPLASH, CRUSHING HIM AS THE CROWD BOOED.

Cash: "I don't think I'll ever be a Chaos Wolf fan, but this Brodus Clay impresses me"!

"REMEMBER THE NAME" PLAYED AGAIN AS WOLF AND CLAY STOOD OVER CHAVO.

Hudson: "And adding insult to injury...... you're right, PJ, Brodus Clay makes Chaos Wolf even more dangerous! I really hope the police checked this guy out very well"!

BACKSTAGE...... ARENA BASEMENT........

CAMERAS PICK UP AGAIN AT THE SCENE OF SAMAIEL TIED TO A WOODEN CHAIR. ALBA RIOS IS IN THE ROOM WITH MATT MORGAN WHEN CARNEY COMES IN.

Carney: "Well, what do we have here? If it's not Rockwell's limo driver.......

CARNEY GRABS SAMAIEL BY THE THROAT AND PUSHES HIS HEAD BACK, FORCING HIM TO LOOK INTO HIS EYES.

Listen to me you son of a bitch! In case you haven't noticed, we are The Empire! Now, I know you'll do pretty much anything for money, but if I were you, I wouldn't side with Jordan Rockwell again! Because if you do.... you mark my words...... it will be the last thing you do here in the TWF...... Alba"!

CARNEY AND MORGAN WALK AWAY, LEAVING THE ROOM AS ALBA RIOS WALKS OVER AND STANDS IN FRONT OF SAMAIEL. SECONDS LATER, SHE SLAPS HIM ACROSS THE FACE, SENDING A HARSH "SMACK" SOUND THROUGH THE DESOLATE ROOM. SHE THEN LEAVES THE ROOM TOO AND SAMAIEL, STILL TIED UP AND GAGGED, IS SEETHING.

THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING AND "COME WITH ME" BY P.DIDDY AND JIMMY PAGE HITS BEFORE THE QUARTET OF M.X. OGDEN, JUSTIN GABRIEL, TYLER REKS AND VANCE ARCHER, COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS RISING UNITED COME OUT AND ARE BOOED ON THEIR WAY DOWN THE RAMP.

Hudson: "For M.X. Ogden, it's simple. His group, now known as Rising United, must win this match if he wants to be a part of the Royal Rumble match".

Cash: "Well I'm not sure what Money Mike's beef with Ogden is..... he didn't even tell them who their opponents are gonna be".

KOFI KINGSTON's MUSIC HITS AND PYRO BOOMS OFF THE SET AS HE COMES OUT TO A GOOD CHEER.

Hudson: "Well here's one of them.... a guy who has had issues with M.X. Ogden since Ogden's apparent rehiring and formation of this group".

JOHN MORRISON's THEME PLAYS NEXT AND HE COMES OUT TO A GOOD POP AS WELL.

Cash: "This is quite the team trying to prevent Ogden from entering the Royal Rumble..... Kofi and Morrison so far".

Hudson: "Well the side Ogden has assembled isn't too shabby either".

"MISTERRRRRRRR KENNEDYYYYYYYY" PLAYS NEXT AND KENNEDY COMES OUT TO ANOTHER SET OF CHEERS AND APPLAUSE. HE MARCHES DOWN THE RAMP, SMACKING SOME GUM IN HIS MOUTH.

Cash: "Not this guy..... I thought we got rid of this guy"!

Hudson: "And this is a man who knows exactly how it feels to win the Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania"!

Cash: "Who's the last guy"?

A THEME WE HAVEN'T HEARD IN AWHILE COMES ON NEXT BUT THE FANS RECOGNIZE IT INSTANTLY AS TATANKA APPEARS AND LOOKS OUT INTO THE SEA OF TWF FANS BEFORE RUNNING DOWN THE RAMP TO THE RING.

Hudson: "The Native American Tatanka! What a surprise"!

Cash: "Again, I thought we got rid of him"!

Hudson: "A very formidable foursome has been concocted here to battle Rising United and remember, this is a qualification match for M.X. Ogden only and it's not gonna be easy"!

Cash: "It's plain unfair in my eyes".

8 Man Tag Team Match

Rising United vs. Kofi Kingston, John Morrison, Mr. Kennedy and Tatanka

* Royal Rumble Qualification match for M.X. Ogden

There was a meeting to see who would start the match for Kingston and company when the 4 members of Rising United rushed in and attacked them. Referee Scott Armstrong was at a loss and looked very close to throwing the match out. Finally, he was able to clear the ring of everyone but Kennedy and Justin Gabriel. Gabriel tried to knot up his legs with low kicks but when he went for an irish whip, Kennedy reversed it right into the "Mic Check". He went for the cover but Vance Archer came in to break it up. The veteran Tatanka came into the ring and popped Archer with a series of tomahawk chops before running the ropes and taking him down with a clothesline. Kennedy then went over and made the tag to Morrison who came in and went to work on Gabriel with right hands and kicks to the body. After shooting Gabriel to the ropes, Morrison delivered a backbody drop and then went and made the tag to Kingston. The crowd was already rockin' but Kingston came in and hit the Boom Drop on Gabriel. He covered him and hooked the leg for the 1.........2........, but no, Gabriel got his left shoulder off the mat. Kingston got him up and measured him for some sharp knifedge chops before shooting him to the ropes but Gabriel ducked the "Trouble in Paradise" and then dropped Kingston with a round kick to the head. That allowed Gabriel to make the tag to Ogden who came in and was all over Kingston, driving knees into his face from a clinch position. After putting Kofi down with a tornado DDT, Ogden put him in a half Boston crab. Kofi reached for his corner despite the fact he was at least 15 feet away. His partners tried to encourage him to escape as Ogden wrenched back on the hold. Finally, Kennedy came into the ring and kicked Ogden in the face to break the hold but that got everyone into the match. The brawl was on but Ogden slipped in a sleeper hold on Kofi and it almost looked like a choke as Ogden's right arm was under the chin. But Kofi was able to come up with a sitout jawbreaker to get free and then he made the tag to Tatanka. Tatanka came in and worked Ogden with chops and punches before picking him up for a scoop slam. Tatanka then hit the ropes and went for an elbow drop but Ogden got out of the way. After drilling Tatanka with a perfect shining wizard, Ogden slapped the hand of Tyler Reks who came in and got Tatanka up for the Burning Hammer drop that he uses and there was no kicking out from that as Rising United picked up the win.

Match Time: 6:17

Hudson: "What a war! A frantic pace that had the crowd on their feet but in the end, Rising United has risen above these four men and M.X. Ogden has qualified for the Royal Rumble"!

Cash: "And what a story that is, Hudson. He goes from being unemployed just a couple of months ago to having a chance to headline WrestleMania..... if he can outlast twenty nine other guys".

"COME WITH ME" PLAYS LOUDLY IN THE ARENA AS RISING UNITED STAYS IN THE RING LOOKING AT THEIR 4 OPPONENTS LEAVE THE RING.

Hudson: "The odds didn't seem like they were in Ogden's favor, but he may have found something with these other three guys...... we'll be back".

COMMERCIAL BREAK.........

COMMERCIALS FOR THE 2011 BMW SERIES IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR WENDY's.

RETURN FROM BREAK.... RINGSIDE.......

WHEN PRIMETIME RETURNS, THE LIGHTS IN THE ARENA GO OUT, REVEALING A DARK SCENE WITH THE ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT BEING GENERATED BY FANS' CELL PHONES. "MI DESTROYERO" COMES ON AND KEVIN THORN COMES OUT ALONG WITH ARIEL TO HARSH BOOS.

Cash: "Since he lost the Universal title, Kevin Thorn has had one thing and one thing only on his mind.... getting it back. At the Royal Rumble, he will have the chance to do just that".

Hudson: "But tonight he's part of a triple threat match that was apparently made at the request of the man who holds the WrestleMania Jackpot briefcase, Matt Hardy".

"LIVE FOR THE MOMENT" BY MONSTER MAGNET PLAYS FOR THE SECOND TIME OF THE NIGHT AND MATT HARDY COMES OUT CARRYING THE BRIEFCASE. BUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RAMP, HE IS NAILED FROM BEHIND BY JOE COREY WHICH BRINGS THE MUSIC TO A STOP.

Hudson: "What is this?! Joe Corey has taken Hardy out of the equation"!

Cash: "He wants to have the Royal Rumble right now"!

COREY POINTS AT THE UNIVERSAL TITLE AND THEN POINTS TO THORN AS HE HEADS TO THE RING. COREY TAKES THE BELT OFF AND GETS INTO THE RING, TRADING SHOTS WITH THORN.

Non-Title/Triple Threat Match

Kevin Thorn w/ Ariel vs. Matt Hardy vs. Universal Champion: "The Show" Joe Corey

Corey and Thorn were throwing bombs until Thorn got in a kick to the abdomen before grabbing Thorn by the back of the head and throwing him head first into the top turnbuckle. After a big elbow drop, Thorn pulled Corey up and shot him to the ropes but after ducking a clothesline, Corey came off the ropes on the other side and took Thorn out with a flying knee that caught him in the face. Corey then pulled Thorn up and threw him over the top rope, out by Ariel. If it were the Royal Rumble, he would be eliminated. However, Corey forgot about one thing. The crowd was starting to roar as Matt Hardy had recovered and was behind him in the ring. Corey turned around to meet the "Twist of Fate" and he covered "The Show" for the 1..................2................3!

Match Time: 3:35

Cash: "Oh you've got to be kidding me! Matt Hardy gets the win"!

Hudson: "Matt Hardy has lived up to his word and he's proven that Corey may have more to worry about than just Kevin Thorn"!

AS "LIVE FOR THE MOMENT" PLAYED AGAIN, HARDY BACKED UP THE RAMP HOLDING THE BRIEFCASE UP IN HIS RIGHT HAND AS THE CROWD WENT WILD.

Cash: "What a night this has been.... and we still have more"!

BACKSTAGE........

CAMERAS IN THE BACK SHOW MONEY MIKE WALKING WITH EDGE AND THEY ARE HAVING A CONVERSATION. THEY STOP AT THE POINT WHERE THERE IS SOME KIND OF LOADING DOCK WITH A BLACK CURTAIN BLOCKING THE DOORWAY. HOWEVER, THE SOUND OF A RUNNING ENGINE CAN BE FAINTLY HEARD IN THE BACKGROUND.

Money Mike: "Yeah, I like what you have in mind Edge and I'll run it by Wakeman.... I see no....... (Money Mike pauses) what the hell do you want"?

JORDAN ROCKWELL ENTERS THE SHOT WITH AN EAR TO EAR GRIN ON HIS FACE.

Jordan Rockwell: "Hey, I just wanted to get a good look at ya before you go for your swim".

Money Mike: "What the hell are you talking about you fool"?

SUDDENLY, EDGE PULLS SOMETHING OUT OF HIS JACKET POCKET AND PUTS IT OVER THE HEAD OF MONEY MIKE! IT's A BLACK HOOD AND BEFORE MIKE KNOWS IT, EDGE GRABS HIM AND PULLS HIM OVER TOWARDS THE CURTAIN. THE BACK END OF A TRUCK IS SHOWN WITH IT's TRAILER OPEN AND EDGE THROWS MIKE INTO THE OPENING..... A SPLASH IS HEARD.

Cash: "What..... in.... the hell"?

Hudson: "I have no idea what these two are thinking".

THE CAMERA MOVES OVER TOWARDS THE DOOR AS THE TRUCK STARTS TO PULL AWAY. A GOOD SHOT OF THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS SHOWN AND THE WORDS "ANAHEIM WATER AND SEWAGE" ARE ADORNED ON THE TRAILER.

Cash: "You have got to be kidding me! Do these two value their jobs"?!

Hudson: "Hey, Rockwell didn't touch him, you saw that"!

EVE TORRES' MUSIC COMES ON AND THE FANS POP AS SHE COMES OUT ALONG WITH CALEB WEBER. SHE HAS THE FEMME FATALE TITLE AROUND HER WAIST.

Cash: "We've still got this Femme Fatale title match to take place here but I am in utter shock over what we just saw. Those two have to be fired".

Hudson: "Well we saw Eve Torres win that title recently from Maryse but how can she get past the challenge of the mighty Empire and Alba Rios tonight"?

Cash: "Well I'll tell ya what, I doubt she'll use a sewage truck"!

THE EMPIRE THEME COMES ON AND ALBA RIOS COMES OUT ALONG WITH CARNEY AND THEY RECEIVE NOTHING BUT BOOS. BOTH SEEM TO BE A LITTLE DISTRACTED OVER WHAT JUST HAPPENED WITH MONEY MIKE.

Hudson: "Alba Rios is getting her first shot at the title here tonight and if it stays clean, I can see these ladies putting on a great match tonight".

TWF Femme Fatale Title Match

Challenger: Alba Rios w/ Carney vs. Eve Torres w/ Caleb Weber

The two girls locked up and battled for position but after a struggle, it was Eve who whipped Alba to the mat with an armdrag. Eve then threw a dropkick but Alba moved out of the way and then grabbed Eve by the ropes, throwing her out of the ring through the ring ropes. As Alba distracted referee Mike Chioda, Carney stalked Eve on the floor. Beth Phoenix came running out from the back and got in Carney's face. He seemed to be daring her to hit him and she went for a slap but Carney grabbed her by the hair. Carney then strangely seemed to be pushing Beth down towards his crotch area when Caleb Weber ran over and nailed him with a right hand. Weber followed up on Carney as Beth Phoenix went into the ring and went after Alba. Just then, Empire members Matt Morgan, Cris Henning and Devon Wade came down to the ring and began to pummel Weber but that didn't last long. The went nuts when Jordan Rockwell and then..... Edge came out! Rockwell took on Morgan as Edge hit both Wade and Henning with spears. After throwing Morgan face first into the steel ring post, Rockwell picked up a steel chair and pounded him over the head with it. The crowd was in a frenzy!

Cash: "What is going on here tonight?! What is Edge doing"?!

THE EMPIRE COLLECTED THEMSELVES AND RETREATED FOLLOWED BY EVE AND WEBER. EVE LOOKED A LITTLE HOBBLED, BUT SHE GRABBED THE FEMME FATALE TITLE TIGHTLY AS BETH PHOENIX FOLLOWED UP THE RAMP. IN THE RING, ROCKWELL AND EDGE SHOOK HANDS BEFORE EDGE, WEARING BLUE JEANS AND A BLACK LEATHER JACKET, LEFT THE RING AND STARTED WALKING TO THE BACK.

Jordan Rockwell: "No, Edge.... I can't let it go down like that. You and I have been great enemies over the years, but I'd like to think we earned each other's respect. So I'm gonna give you this ring so you can properly address these people and those watching around the world".

EDGE LOOKS OUT INTO THE CROWD BEFORE GETTING A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND HEADING BACK TO THE RING. HE GETS IN AND SHAKES ROCKWELL's HAND AGAIN BEFORE TAKING THE MICROPHONE. ROCKWELL THEN LEAVES THE RING, GIVING IT TO EDGE.

Edge: "In Novemeber 1999, this great company opened it's doors and I felt so fortuante to be a part of it's first roster. Now, as we stand here in April 2011, I'd like to think that I've become one of it's best.

THE FANS CHEER

Ya see guys, you don't have to worry about The Empire firing me, because my fate has already been decided. I've had some nagging injuries that have reached the point of affecting me permanently. Now, as hard as it is for me to walk away from this, I kinda wanna enjoy the rest of my life in good health. You guys have meant so much to me, even when you booed me out of the building, I had fun. I am a five time Universal champion.......

THE CROWD POPS

That in itself was worth everything I went through. But the friendships I've made and the family that I have made is what will last a lifetime. So that's it.... before this gets real sappy, I'm just gonna get out of here. My heart will always be here in the TWF and I can promise you guys that you haven't seen the last of me. But for now, focus on the guys who are still here, show them your love.... and make sure you order the Royal Rumble on pay-per-view!

THAT LAST COMMENT DRAWS AN AUDIBLE LAUGH.

No, in all seriousness guys, I will miss all of this like you won't believe, but know that I love it and it's the only thing I ever wanted to do in life. I reached my goals and I climbed to the top of the mountain. (Edge starts to get choked up) There are no regrets and I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart...... thank you".

"METALINGUS" BY ALTER BRIDGE PLAYS AND EDGE DROPS THE MICROPHONE BEFORE WAVING TO THE CROWD.

Hudson: "I....... don't even know what to say here.... other than we've just witnessed the end of an era".

Cash: "There's no way you can't respect what Edge has done here in his TWF career..... tough to see it end like this but it sounds like it may be for the best".

Hudson: "Fans, Edge has walked away as one of the best of all time but at the Royal Rumble, thirty men will battle to be in the spot that he has known so well.... good night everyone".

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