Athens, Georgia
Attendance: 7,618
November 24, 2007
The stars of Rampage landed on the home turf of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and with no Uprising taping scheduled, we jumped right into the action!
RAMPAGE GOES LIVE RAMPAGE STARTS UP WITH IT's OPENING MONTAGE AS "TO BE LOVED" PLAYS. THE SHOT THEN OPENS INSIDE THE STEGEMAN COLISEUM WHERE OVER 7,000 FANS WERE READY TO GET WILD. Jim Ross: "Welcome to TWF Rampage and what a huge night we have in store, King and let's not forget..... doomsday is upon us"! Jerry Lawler: "We are coming up on that huge event, J.R. and there is no doubt that several superstars will be looking to make an impact tonight"! "IF YA SMELL..... WHAT THE ROCK..... IS COOKIN'" IS HEARD AND THE ROCK COMES OUT TO HIS MUSIC AND AN ABSOLUTELY DEAFENING OVATION. J.R.: "Wow..... I wasn't expecting to start this show out with The Rock..... what an ovation"! Lawler: "What?! I can't hear you"! THE ROCK GETS INTO THE RING AND IS HANDED A MICROPHONE BY LILIAN GARCIA. PACING THE RING, THE ROCK STOPS TO ABSORB SOME OF THE CHEERS. J.R.: "This is amazing.... the building feels like it's shaking, King". Lawler: "Unbelievable......... The Rock: "Finally........ The Rock has come back to Georgia"!!!!!!!!!! THE CROWD POPS AFTER CHANING WITH HIM. All week long, all morning long, all afternoon long, The Rock has been asked one question over and over and over again. Who will be your mystery tag team partner at DoomsDay? Well, if The Rock were to tell you, would it be a mystery? We got proof that the theory of evolution is a fact in ark Henry teaming with one of those guys from those old Saturday Night Live skits. Remember them...... (changing his voice) we will pump you up"? Lawler: "Yeah.... Hans and Franz"! The Rock: "So you got those two jabroni's against the people's champ and his partner. So The Rock had to think long and hard..... who would make the best partner? The Rock thought about King Kong...... nah. The Rock thought about Arnold Schwarzenegger.... nah. The Rock even thought about teaming with the one thing both Mark Henry and Chris Masters have never touched..... a woman. THE CROWD LAUGHS AND CHEERS But make one thing perfectly clear. The Rock has a partner and he's comin' to DoomsDay to help whoop some candy ass, if ya smellllllllllaaow...... what The Rock....... is cookin'"! THE ROCK's MUSIC HITS AGAIN AND HE SURVEYS THE CROWD WHO ARE ALL ON THEIR FEET. J.R.: "There's only one Rock". Lawler: "Wait..... he didn't tell us who his partner is"! J.R.: "It's a mystery"! COMMERCIAL BREAK.......... A COMMERCIAL FOR TACO BELL IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROMO AD FOR DOOMSDAY FEATURING THE MAJOR BROTHERS CHALLENING EYE SPY FOR THE RAMPAGE TAG TEAM TITLES. RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE...... WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, MELINA IS SHOWN IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA WHEN CANDICE MICHELLE COMES UP. Candice: "Excuse me, Melina. MELINA TURNS AND SCOFFS I was talking to my boys M.X. and Alex and they said you were being a little bit difficult about helping us out with the Major Brothers. Ya know, I'd say it's in your best interests to reconsider that". Melina: "You don't know what's in my best interests. Now get out of my face before...... Candice: "Before what? Before what, Melina"? JUST THEN, MELINA REELS BACK AND SLAPS CANDICE ACROSS THE FACE. CANDICE FIRES BACK BUT IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG BEFORE SOME OFFICIALS MOVE IN AND PULL THE TWO LADIES APART. BACK AT RINGSIDE, "SUPERSTAR" BY SALIVA KICKS UP AND JASON OLIVER COMES OUT TO MOSTLY BOOS WITH A COCKY GRIN ON HIS FACE. J.R.: "Jason Oliver is on the way to the ring for our first match here on Rampage but King, what is up with Eye Spy and Melina"? Lawler: "I can't tell ya, J.R., but Candice and her guys seem to think they have something big on Melina"! TYRONE ZORILLA IS SHOWN IN THE RING GETTING LOOSE AS OLIVER STEPS IN. J.R.: "Jason Oliver is set to take on Tyrone Zorilla here and as we head toward the end of 2007, both of these guys seem to have plenty ahead in their careers, King". Lawler: "Yeah, but if you ask me, this guy might have the brightest future of any young superstar here on Rampage". Jason Oliver vs. Tyrone Zorilla The bell sounded and just as the two men were set to lock up, Oliver pulled back. Zorilla moved in for a collar and elbow tie again, but Oliver backed away for a second time, drawing the ire of the fans. Zorilla quickly moved in again, but Oliver poked him in the eye and smashed him with a knifedge chop across the chest. After a perfect snap suplex, Oliver ran the ropes and went for a senton drop, but Zorilla rolled out of the way. Zorilla waited for Oliver to get up before popping him with 3 hard right hands before whipping him to the ropes for a dropkick. Zorilla was cruising and after a swinging neckbreaker, he went to the top rope and came off with a nice crossbody block to get a very near fall. Both men got to their feet and Oliver threw a right hand which Zorilla blocked before whipping him to the ropes. But Oliver came off with a flying calf kick before trying to turn Zorilla over with the Sharpshooter. But Zorilla used his strong legs to avoid the move and push Oliver to the mat. After a kick to the midsection, Zorilla put Oliver down with a big facebuster. He then pulled him up but Oliver punched him in the gut and pulled the back of his head down across his knee. Zorilla stumbled around on his feet before Oliver pulled him to the mat with a rear naked choke and Zorilla quickly slapped the mat to indicate he was giving up. Match Time: 6:35 J.R.: "A very impressive submission win for Jason Oliver and..... oh look out, it's RVD"! THE FANS WENT WILD AS ROB VAN DAM HIT THE RING WITH A STEEL CHAIR. HE TOSSED IT TO OLIVER WHO CAUGHT IT, ONLY TO BE DRILLED BY THE VAN DAMINATOR. RVD THEN WENT TO THE TOP ROPE AND SURVEYED THE CHEERING CROWD. JUST AS HE WAS ABOUT TO FLY OFF WITH THE 5 STAR FROGSPLASH, OLIVER ROLLED OUT OF THE RING, HOLDING HIS HEAD. Lawler: "Fortunately for Oliver, he got out of there just in time". J.R.: "RVD hasn't forgotten what Oliver did to him on the last Rampage and it appears that there's some real bad blood brewing between the two now, King"! Lawler: "There sure is"! BACKSTAGE..... WOMEN's DRESSING ROOM....... LUYU DAWNSTAR IS SHOWN GETTING READY FOR HER MATCH WHEN MICKIE JAMES ENTERS THE DRESSING ROOM. Mickie James: "Hey Luyu". Luyu Dawnstar: "Hey"! LUYU AND MICKIE HUG. Mickie: "I just wanted to wish you luck in your match tonight, I'd love to give you a shot at the Women's title". Luyu: "Thanks, Mickie. I really........ SUDDENLY, CHINA ROSE COMES IN. BOTH LUYU AND MICKIE SEEM A BIT ANNOYED. China Rose: "Hey guys! Mickie, I was wondering if you could take a picture of me and Luyu". Mickie: "Uh..... sure". CHINA ROSE HANDS MICKIE A CAMERA AND MICKIE SNAPS A PICTURE OF HER AND LUYU. China Rose: "Thanks..... I'll see ya later, Luyu"! CHINA ROSE LEAVES THE ROOM AS MICKIE AND LUYU JUST GIVE EACH OTHER A LOOK. BACK AT RINGSIDE, "PAPER WINGS" BY RISE AGAINST HITS AND ASHLEY K. MAKES HER WAY OUT WITH A VERY DETERMINED LOOK ON HER FACE. J.R.: "Well the winner of this match gets a shot at Mickie James and her Women's title but, King, we've also just received word that Melina will take on Candice Michelle later tonight"! Lawler: "Well I can't wait for that one, but what about this new girl China Rose? She seems to have a real fixation with Luyu Dawnstar"! "ANIMAL I HAVE BECOME" BY THREE DAYS GRACE HITS THE SPEAKERS AND LUYU DAWNSTAR MAKES HER WAY OUT TO A GOOD POP FROM THE CROWD. J.R.: "I don't think Luyu has the same feelings for China however and now, she's gotta brush that all off and face Ashley K. who by my count is a former two time TWF Women's champion"! Lawler: "And you know that Mickie James has her eye on this one". #1 Contender for Women's Title Ashley K. vs. Luyu Dawnstar The two ladies locked up and Ashley quickly whipped Luyu to the mat with an armdrag. She then went for a clothesline but Luyu caught her arm and pushed her back before catching her with a big spin kick to the head. After an elbow drop, Luyu ran the ropes but Ashley avoided a big legdrop before pulling Luyu up and sending her to the mat hard with a hair whip. Ashley then got down on her knees and disgracefully rubbed Luyu's face in the mat. Referee Jack Doan finally asked for a break and Ashley got up but kicked Luyu hard in the side. Luyu seemed to be in a lot of pain as she stood up and became a punching bag for Ashley who was really teeing off on her. Ashley shot her to the corner but Luyu kicked her right in the face as she ran in. She then came off the middle turnbuckle with a clothesline. Luyu topped Ashley and hooked the leg, but Ashley kicked out at 2. Luyu stayed on the attack but after an irish whip, she put her head down a little soon and Ashley kicked her right in the face before landing a tornado DDT. It looked like it was all over as Ashley went for the pin, but at the last second, Luyu kicked out. As Luyu crawled around the mat, trying to get to the ropes to help herself up, China Rose came down to the ring and a verbal exchange between she and Ashley ensued. Luyu got to her feet and Ashley turned around, throwing a right hand. But Luyu moved and caught her with a spin kick to the gut before delivering the "Eagle's Landing" right into a cover and that was all she needed to pull out the win. Match Time: 7:17 J.R.: "Look at this, King! Boy, you talk about snatching a win out of the mouth of defeat"! Lawler: "Yeah, but look at who Luyu has to thank for the win"! AS "ANIMAL I HAVE BECOME" PLAYED AGAIN, ASHLEY LOOKED DOWN AT A SMILING CHINA ROSE WITH AN UNEASY LOOK ON HER FACE. J.R.: "China Rose did provide an assist, but it was Luyu who got the job done on her own. Folks, we'll be right back". COMMERCIAL BREAK......... A COMMERCIAL FOR WORLD OF WARCRAFT IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER PROMO FOR DOOMSDAY FEATURING KEN KENNEDY VS. J.J. RAMPLIN FOR THE KING OF CABLE TITLE. RETURN FROM BREAK.... BACKSTAGE.... WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, TODD GRISHAM IS STANDING WITH MONEY MIKE, OUTSIDE HIS DRESSING ROOM. Todd Grisham: "Welcome back to Rampage where I am with Money Mike and Mike, it has just been made official that you will face The Boogeyman at DoomsDay. I was wondering......... Money Mike: "Did I say you could call me Mike? You address me with the proper respect I deserve! It's King Money Mike..... now try it again". Grisham: "Okay, King Mo....... Money Mike: "Shut up! Boogeyman, you have made the biggest mistake of your pathetic life! Not only did you decide to mess with me, but you are harrassing my beautiful queen as well! So after I wipe the mat with your disgusting self at DoomsDay, you can go back to hiding in whatever closet you crawled out of"! MONEY MIKE WALKS AWAY AS THE SHOT SWITCHES OVER TO CODY RHODES' DRESSING ROOM. CODY IS INSIDE LOOKING IN HIS LOCKER WHEN THERE IS A KNOCK AT THE DOOR. Cody Rhodes: "Come in". THE FANS IN THE ARENA CHEER AS THE AMERICAN DREAM DUSTY RHODES STEPS IN WEARING A BLACK COWBOY HAT AND BLUE JEANS. CODY TURNS AROUND TO SEE HIM. Cody Rhodes: "Dad"? Dusty Rhodes: "Look boy, I don't know what you're doing, but I had to be here tonight. Please tell me you are not actually gonna go through with joining the Million Dollar Corporation". Cody Rhodes: "Well, I was thinking about it. It's a lot of money". Dusty Rhodes (Shakes his head): "C'mon, boy, what was the first thing I told you when you told me you wanted to wrestle? I said, don't do it for the money, do it for the passion for the business". Cody Rhodes: "Yeah, I remember". Dusty Rhodes: "Throughout my many years in this wonderful business, one of the lowest, trashiest men I ever dealt with was Ted Dibiase. (Dusty puts his hand on Cody's shoulder) Now, you're a grown boy, so I will leave the decision up to you. Please.... make the right choice". DUSTY TURNS AND LEAVES THE ROOM AS CODY SEEMS DEEP IN THOUGHT. THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING AND "HIGHER" BY THE GAME IS PLAYING. LENNY ARMSTEAD IS IN THE RING GETTING LOOSE. "KING OF KINGS" BY MOTORHEAD STARTS UP AND MONEY MIKE COMES OUT ALONG WITH STEPHANIE McMAHON WHO IS STAYING VERY CLOSE TO MIKE, ALMOST CLINGING TO HIM. J.R.: "Wow, I never thought we'd see Dusty Rhodes here tonight"! Lawler: "And he sure gave the young Cody Rhodes something to think about, huh"?! J.R.: "Cody Rhodes is set to be added to the Million Dollar Corporation later tonight, but right now, Money Mike is set to face the man who accused him of being afraid of The Boogeyman on the last Rampage, Lenny Armstead"! Lawler: "And right after he made that claim, Money Mike made him pay for it and now that The Boogeyman has gotten a match with him at DoomsDay, I sure hope he's watching this! Look at poor Stephanie, she's terrified"! J.R.: "Yeah, poor Stephanie". Money Mike w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Lenny Armstead The bell sounded and Money Mike came out very aggressively. Armstead did his best to fight him off, using his most effective weapon, his feet. But after taking two kicks to the ribs, Mike grabbed the right arm of Armstead and pulled him into a big clothesline. He then picked him up and threw him face first into the top turnbuckle before delivering a backdrop suplex and Lenny landed hard on the back of his head and neck. Mike got up and fought Armstead to be almost unconcious. But after a stomp to the back of the head, he pulled him up and pushed him to the ropes before grabbing him around the neck and shoulder before delivering the "Money Pit" with authority. Mike fell into the cover and hooked the leg to get the win. Match Time: 3:17 J.R.: "And just like that, this one is over". Lawler: "Well I think it'll be a long time before Lenny Armstead has anything bad to say about Money Mike again"! MIKE LEFT THE RING AND GRABBED STEPHANIE, PULLING HER IN CLOSE. BUT JUST AS THEY GOT TO THE TOP OF THE STAGE, THOUSANDS OF WORMS WERE DUMPED ON THEM FROM ABOVE. MIKE WAS ENRAGED AND STEPHANIE WAS JUST FREAKING OUT. J.R.: "Oh look at this! There's worms everywhere"! Lawler: "This is ridiculous, J.R.! Look at poor Stephanie"! J.R.: "Those are live earthworms, folks! Stephanie looks like she's covered in bait"! Lawler: "You mark my words, The Boogeyman's gonna pay for this"! BACKSTAGE....... CAMERAS IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA PICK UP A CONVERSATION BETWEEN KELLY AND ELIJAH BURKE. Elijah Burke: "Yeah, but you're Taylor Made's girl, I ain't...... Kelly: "Shhhh! I'm Taylor Made's manager, I can have some fun, can't I"? Burke: "Yeah, I'd say you could". KELLY GIVES BURKE A WINK AND WALKS AWAY. JUST THEN, J.J. RAMPLIN COMES UP. J.J. Ramplin: "What the hell is wrong with you? You can't be fallin' for that". Burke: "What man, we were just talkin'". Ramplin: "You need to see that girl for what she is...... a dumb slut with a nice rack. Now, let's see if we can use that against her". THE WORLD's GREATEST TAG TEAM's MUSIC HITS AND THEY COME OUT TO A GOOD CHEER. J.R.: "Big tag team match comin' up here, King, but what do you think ECW has in mind for Kelly"? Lawler: "Can I say that on tv"?! J.R.: "No, keep it in please". "SOMEBODY's GONNA GET IT" BY THREE SIX MAFIA HITS AND MARK HENRY COMES OUT TO PLENTY OF BOOS. Lawler: "And here comes the world's strongest man"! J.R.: "Mark Henry and Chris Masters will team up in the main event at DoomsDay and they still don't know who The Rock's mystery partner is, but this will be a chance to see what the two powerhouses can do together". THE FANS IMMEDIATETY START TO BOO AS CHRIS MASTERS MUSIC HITS. PYRO BEGINS TO POP OFF ON THE STAGE AS HE COMES OUT POSING WITH THE TWF WORLD TITLE WRAPPED AROUND HIS WAIST. Lawler: "Well let's be honest, J.R., has there ever been a more powerful team assembled in the history of the TWF than Mark Henry and the Masterpiece"?! J.R.: "No, I don't think that there has and they would be a tough match for anyone but Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas have been tag team champions before and they're not gonna roll over for these two tonight". World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Chris Masters and Mark Henry Charlie Haas stepped into the ring to start against Mark Henry. As the bell sounded, Haas tried to get the big man to budge, slamming into him with a shoulderblock. But Henry just laughed and beat his chest, daring him to do it again. Haas hit the ropes and avoided a clothesline before tagging Henry with 3 right hands. He then hit the ropes again but this time Henry clobbered him with both arms. After a huge elbow drop, Henry pulled Haas up and whipped him to the corner but Haas moved out of the way of an avalanche splash. Haas quickly made it over and tagged in Shelton who came in and went to work on Henry, kicking him in the legs multiple times. He then hit the ropes and went for a crossbody but Henry caught him in mid air and walked over to his corner, slapping the hand of the World champion. After a big body slam by Henry, Masters dropped a big leg on Benjamin. He then pulled him up and slapped on a bear hug, sapping as much energy from Benjamin as he could. But Benjamin reached down deep and was able to punch his way out. He then threw a kick which Masters caught but Benjamin was able to turn it into a dragonwhip kick. He then made it over and tagged Haas back in and Haas rocked Masters with 3 right hands before trying for the Exploder suplex. But Masters blocked it and whipped Haas to the ropes. Haas ducked a clothesline and kicked Masters in the abdomen before running the ropes but Masters smashed him with his version of the Polish Hammer. The move bloodied the nose and mouth of Haas. Masters then ran over and knocked Benjamin off the apron before Henry came in and pounced on Haas with a huge splash. Masters then topped Haas as referee Scott Martin got down to register the 3 count. Match Time: 4:11 Lawler: "Well I'll say this, Rock, I hope you've picked a good partner because these two are gonna be hard to beat"! J.R.: "Mark Henry and Chris Masters just dominated the team that spent half of 2007 as the Rampage tag team champions and you're right, King, The Rock better of made a good choice, for his own sake! We'll be right back"! CHRIS MASTERS' MUSIC PLAYED AND HE AND HENRY POSED IN THE RING, TAUNTING THE CROWD AS THE SHOT FADED TO BLACK. COMMERCIAL BREAK......... A COMMERCIAL FOR PEPSI IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS FEATURING BEYONCE. RETURN FROM BREAK..... RINGSIDE..... RIGHT AS RAMPAGE RETURNS LIVE ON THE USA NETWORK, "MISERIA CANTARE" HITS AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. BOOS FILL THE ARENA WHEN ELIJAH BURKE AND SYLVESTER TERKAY MAKE THEIR WAY FROM THE ECW ENTRANCE. J.R.: "We are back on Rampage and ready for one on one action as you see part of the ECW contingent making their way to the ring but, King, I gotta say, I'm really intrigued as to who The Rock is going to select as his mystery partner for DoomsDay". Lawler: "Well hopefully we find out before we go off the air tonight, but let's face it, J.R., it could be anybody"! "LIKE A PIMP" BY DA BAND HITS AND TAYLOR MADE MAKES HIS WAY OUT TO A BIG POP FROM THE CROWD. ALONG WITH HIM IS KELLY AND AUSTIN PYROMANIA. J.R.: "We've seen these four men have their share of problems of late but it's just a one on one match tonight". Lawler: "And let'sot forget Kelly trying to use those devilish good looks of hers against Elijah Burke earlier tonight"! Sylvester Terkay w/ Elijah Burke vs. Taylor Made w/ Kelly and Austin Pyromania Taylor got some last minute instructions from Pyromania as the very imposing Terkay stood across the ring in a fighting stance. The bell sounded and Terkay came right at him. But Taylor tried to avoid him with his quickness and after ducking a big right hand, he sprung off the ring ropes with a nice dropkick that took the Manbear off his feet. Taylor stayed on him with a few right hands, but Terkay reversed an irish whip before catching Taylor with a huge powerslam. For the next several minutes, Terkay pounded Taylor, at times almost toying with him. Following a big shoulderbreaker, Terkay whipped Taylor to the corner and measured him. He then threw a roundhouse kick which Taylor luckily avoided before taking Terkay down with a back footsweep. After a spin kick to the abdomen, Taylor loaded Terkay up for a tornado DDT. But when he went for it, Terkay launched him across the ring. He then went for a clothesline which Taylor ducked but when he turned back around, Terkay was waiting with the Heart Punch. Taylor fell to the mat in plenty of pain and Terkay fell atop him for the 3 count. Match Time: 7:19 Lawler: "Chalk another one up for the Manbear"! J.R.: "Well I'll tell ya, folks, that Heart Punch is a move from the old days, you don't see it much anymore, but boy is it effective"! "MISERIA CANTARE" PLAYED AGAIN AS TERKAY AND BURKE LEFT VICTORIOUSLY, TO MANY BOOS. IN THE RING, BOTH PYROMANIA AND KELLY CHECKED ON TAYLOR WITH CONCERN. BACKSTAGE...... CAMERAS IN THE BACK SHOW NEMESIS SITTING ALONE WHEN CHRIS PLATOON COMES UP. Chris Platoon: "There you are.... I've been looking for you. I thought sure you'd be sulking down in the basement or the boiler room". Nemesis (looks up): "What do you need"? Platoon: "I don't think this is about what I need..... but more what you need. Did you ever think if you could earn yourself some success, you wouldn't have to be down on your luck all the time? Did you ever think that the way you've tried to go about earning success..... I don't know..... sucks? NEMESIS RISES FROM HIS SEAT. Platoon: "Whoa.... calm down big boy, I think you'll find that if we work together, rather than against each other, this will go much smoother. I'll be in touch........ PLATOON WALKS OFF AND NEMESIS JUST LOOKS ON. BACK AT RINGSIDE, THE LAUGH OF TED DIBIASE IS HEARD AND "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY" PLAYS BEFORE HE COMES OUT FROM THE BACK. IN THE RING, TATANKA AND JILLIAN HALL ARE WAITING, APPLAUDING THEIR BOSS. J.R.: "Well here we go, King, Ted Dibiase on his way to the ring, ready to brag about what his money has done for him". Lawler: "Well you can't argue with Ted Dibiase's success, J.R., whether it be in his former career in the ring or now as the head of the Million Dollar Corporation"! J.R.: "No, but I can argue the way he's achieved it". Ted Dibiase: "Are you all ready for this?! Tonight, we welcome the newest member of my Million Dollar Corporation! He will join my treasurer, the lovely Jillian Hall as well as the Native American Tatanka as one of the elite in the TWF! This is just further proof that everybody's got a price..... for the Million Dollar Man...... AHAHAHAHAHAH! Cody, come on out"! CODY RHODES' MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO A MIXED REACTION, BUT MANY BOOS ARE HEARD. HE STARES INTO THE CROWD ON BOTH SIDES AS HE MAKES HIS WAY TO THE RING. J.R.: "I can't believe we're actually witnessing this, King. Cody Rhodes, who seems to have such a bright future ahead of him....... Lawler: "Oh just because you don't agree with the way Ted Dibiase conducts business doesn't mean everyone should, J.R.. This kid is just doing what he thinks is best for his future". RHODES STEPS INTO THE RING AND SHAKES DIBIASE's HAND. Dibiase: "I'm glad to see you out here, Cody. Are you ready to take the step into the elite of the TWF? Are you ready to reap the benefits that come with being part of my corporation..... fine wines, beautiful women, lot's of money! (laughs) I mean........ JUST THEN, CODY SNATCHES THE MICROPHONE AWAY FROM DIBIASE. Cody Rhodes: "No"! Lawler: "What"?! THE CROWD BEGINS TO CHEER Rhodes: "No, Dibiase, no I'm not. I've thought this over, long and hard, and decided that........ JUST THEN, DIBIASE REACHES OUT AND SLAPS RHODES ACROSS THE FACE. RHODES COCKS HIS RIGHT ARM BACK TO HIT HIM, BUT PULLS IT BACK. SUDDENLY, TATANKA CHARGES ACROSS THE RING AND ATTACKS RHODES BEFORE DIBIASE JOINS IN. Lawler: "Oh what the hell is this?! It's a two on one beating, all because Cody Rhodes scoffed at the chance to join the Million Dollar Corporation"! SUDDENLY, "AMERICAN DREAM" IS HEARD AND THE CROWD GOES WILD AS DUSTY RHODES MAKES HIS WAY OUT FROM THE BACK, HEADED TO THE RING. Lawler: "Look at this, J.R., it's Dusty Rhodes"! DUSTY RHODES GETS INTO THE RING AND BLOCKS A RIGHT HAND FROM TATANKA BEFORE ROCKING HIM WITH A FEW OF HIS OWN AND THEN DROPPING HIM WITH ONE OF HIS PATENTED ELBOWS TO THE HEAD. DUSTY AND CODY THEN COMBINE TO CLOTHESLINE DIBIASE OVER THE TOP ROPE. J.R.: "The son of a plumber.... the legendary Dusty Rhodes has come to the defense of his son"! Lawler: "I can't believe this, Dibiase has lost it"! "AMERICAN DREAM" PLAYED AGAIN AND THE RHODES' CHALLENGED DIBIASE AND TATANKA TO GET BACK IN THE RING BUT ALONG WITH JILLIAN, THEY RETREATED TO THE BACK. J.R.: "I love it! All the money in the world couldn't change who Cody Rhodes is! Good for you, kid"! COMMERCIAL BREAK........ A COMMERCIAL FOR MASTERCARD IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR GARMIN.COM RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE....... WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, AUSTIN PYROMANIA, TAYLOR MADE, KEN KENNEDY AND KELLY ARE ALL SHOWN NEAR ONE OF THE ARENA EXITS. Austin Pyromania: "Yeah man, we've got some stuff to take care of. We'll catch up with ya later". Kelly: "Well I kinda want to hang out here for a little bit.... is that cool"? Taylor Made (let's out a sigh): "Kennedy..... keep an eye on her". Ken Kennedy: "You got it, man". TAYLOR KISSES KELLY ON THE CHEEK AND HE AND PYROMANIA LEAVE THE ARENA AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO RINGSIDE. "PICTURES" BY SYSTEM OF A DOWN HITS AND CANDICE MICHELLE COMES OUT HOLDING THE RAMPAGE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ON EITHER ARM. SHE MOTIONS TOWARDS THE RING WITH BOTH HANDS, AND EYE SPY COMES OUT. THEY SLIDE ON BOTH KNEES BY HER, AS SHE DROPS THE TITLES AROUND THEIR NECKS. THE TWO GET UP AND EYE SPY WALKS DOWN TO THE RING, SHELLEY HOLDING A TRIPOD AND A CAMCORDER. THE CROWD GIVES THEM A MIXED REACTION, BUT THAT DOESN'T STOP THEM FROM TRASH TALKING THE WHOLE WAY DOWN. THEY GET INTO THE RING AND SHELLEY AND OGDEN BOTH GRAB MICS. J.R.: "We're scheduled to have Melina take on Candice here, but it looks like our tag team champs want some face time".
Alex Shelley: "Not to steal your spot light, M.X., but I've got something to say to start this off. Ever since this little feud started, the Major Brothers have focused on you and only you. But what they don't realize is that your partner just happens to be the Technical Messiah! What they don't realize is that your partner happens to be just as dangerous as you, and if they don't realize it soon... I won't only be ending their night at Doomsday, but their careers too!"
The crowd answers Shelley with a mix of cheers and boos.
M.X. Ogden: "Now that that's out of the way... At Doomsday, I'm sure you're all aware of the fact that we'll be defending these Tag Team Titles here against The Major Brothers. Now as Alex eluded to, I do happen to be the focus point of this feud. But really, there's no reason for them to get upset! Just because they happen to be extra close, per se, doesn't mean they should get mad at me! I mean, when was the last time we spied on them anyways"?
Alex Shelley: "Like two days ago..."
M.X. Ogden: "Oh... Well, maybe they do have a reason to be mad then. But either way, friendships should be able to last through those things! Friendships should be able to last through little things li..."
Ogden is abruptly interrupted by The Major Brothers' music hitting, much to the approval of the Georgia faithful. All three members of Eye Spy look sort of nervous, mixed with the shock of being interrupted. The Majors come down to the ring and get right into the faces of Shelley and Ogden, before grabbing two mics for themselves.
Brian Major: "Sorry M.X... Were you saying something? Something about friendships should be able to last through little things? Like, uh... blindsiding your best friends and beating them down in the middle of the ring? Or maybe making it seem like your best friends are gay together when you know damn well they're not..."
M.X. Ogden: "Denial is the worst thing possible when it comes to being homosexual, Brian..."
Brett Major: "Shut up! This isn't a damn game, M.X.! And that's what seems to completely go over your head, the games are over and it's time to grow up!"
Brian Major: "See, we didn't come to the TWF with a vendetta towards you... We came here proud of you, and hoping we could duplicate your success! And when you and Alex formed Eye Spy, and then saw that we were coming to the TWF... don't even act like you thought we wouldn't be squaring off one day!"
M.X. Ogden: "Oh I knew it, Brian... as a matter of fact, I've been waiting for the day we would finally step into the ring together! And last time I checked... the two times I've been in the ring with a Major brother, I'm 2-0. And at Doomsday, I'll make sure it's not only 3-0... but it's more proof that M.X. Ogden is heads and shoulders above the NYWC!"
At that Brett Major has heard enough and cracks M.X. Ogden in the jaw with a stiff right hand! Shelley looks shocked, but has no time to feel that after he gets hit with a right hand from Brian! The Major Brothers take it to Eye Spy as Candice flees from the ring, only to watch her boys get pummelled with punches. The Majors both grab Ogden and signal to the crowd for something special, as Brett grabs Ogden in position for a Russian Legsweep. Before he does anything, Brian comes up and hits an STO to complete an incredible double team move! The Majors look around, and see that Shelley is now half way up the ramp with Candice, clutching his title closely. Brian picks up a microphone and stares Shelley and Candice down.
Brian Major: "God damn Shelley, lemme tell you... that felt pretty damn good! You and M.X. have been tormenting us for a while now, but now that we've gotten our revenge on our so-called "friend," we're focusing on those titles you guys have. So enjoy your title reign, because it's not lasting much longer! And to quote a great, great soul... Psych. That... That's a damn fact!"
Brian drops the mic and the Major Brothers music hits as Ogden rolls out of the ring and crawls up to Shelley and Candice, who are looking on in fear. J.R.: "I'd say this once strong friendship is over"! JUST THEN, MELINA's MUSIC HITS AND SHE COMES OUT AND GRABS CANDICE BY THE HAIR, DRAGGING HER TO THE RING. Lawler: "Look at this! Melina is all over Candice"! J.R.: "And it looks like she's gonna have the Major Brothers in her corner"! Melina w/ The Major Brothers vs. Candice Michelle w/ Eye Spy Candice was thrown way off her game after the surprise attack by Melina and after rolling her into the ring, Melina was all over her. But Melina missed with a running dropkick after whipping Candice to the corner but Candice moved out of the way. Candice then showed some very refined in-ring skills, taking the fight to the former Women's champ. After a nice neckbreaker drop, Candice went to the middle turnbuckle and flew off with a legdrop on Melina, getting a 2 count. Candice pulled her up and draped her over the middle ring rope, using referee Jack Doan's full 5 count to choke her. Melina took a swipe at Aex Shelley when he stuck his camera in her face, but she missed. Candice then stomped on the small of Melina's back before picking her up and dropping her across her knee with a backbreaker. Candice again went for the cover, but Melina was up at 2 again. Candice pulled her up and threw her through the ring ropes and to the floor, out with Eye Spy. Ogden and Shelley both backed off with their hands up, but the second Doan turned his back, they picked Melina up. This drew the Major Brothers over and they went right at the tag team champs. Ogden traded punches with Brian Major while Alex Shelley went at it with Brett. In the ring, Candice pulled Melina up by her hair but Melina was able to use a nice go behind to counter a standing waistlock before taking Candice over wih a great german suplex, bridging up to get the 1........2........3. Match Time: 5:57 J.R.: "Oh what a move! Melina, using a great wrestling hold, has pinned Ms. Eye Spy"! Lawler: "She did beat her, J.R., but this is more about the tag team title match we'll see at DoomsDay between these two great young teams"! MELINA's MUSIC PLAYED AND THE MAJOR BROTHERS STOOD AT HER SIDE IN THE RING AS EYE SPY LEFT WITH THEIR TAG TEAM TITLES. J.R.: "Well it looks to me like this little plan Eye Spy had with Melina has blown up in their faces! Maybe Melina will return the favor and be in the Major's corner at DoomsDay"! BACKSTAGE........ KELLY IS SHOWN IN THE BACK, TEXTING SOMEONE ON HER CELL PHONE WHEN ELIJAH BURKE COMES UP. Elijah Burke: "Hey, Kell, I was wondering if you'd like to go grab something to eat after the show tonight". Kelly: "Well, I........ JUST THEN, KENNEDY COMES UP. Ken Kennedy: "Whoa, what the heck are you doing? This young lady isn't going anywhere with you". Burke: "Is that so"? Kennedy: "Oh yeah, that's so. And if......... JUST THEN, KENNEDY IS ATTACKED FROM BEHIND BY J.J. RAMPLIN, REVEALING THE WHOLE THING TO BE A SET UP. AFTER KNOCKING KENNEDY TO THE FLOOR, RAMPLIN STOMPS RIGHT ON HIS HEAD AS HE STANDS OVER HIM. J.J. Ramplin: "See ya at DoomsDay....... Mister Kennedy........... Kennedy". BURKE AND RAMPLIN LEAVE THE SCENE AS KELLY IS SHOWN STANDING OFF IN THE CORNER, OBVIOUSLY SHAKEN UP. J.R. AND THE KING RUN DOWN THE UPDATED CARD FOR DOOMSDAY. "IF YA SMELLLLLLL...... WHAT THE ROCK...... IS COOKIN'" IS HEARD AND THE ROCK COMES OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME TONIGHT, IN STREET CLOTHES. J.R.: "Well here we go, King, ya think we're gonna find out who his partner is"?! Lawler: "I hope so, because I'm clueless"! The Rock: "Now that we're at the end of the night, The Rock thought he would come out here and see if anyone had a guess as to who his partner will be at DoomsDay. Let's see, does anyone wanna take a shot? J.R., who do you think it's gonna be? JIM ROSS JUST SHAKES HIS HEAD. Well let me assure you that it's not "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. How 'bout you in the front row? No, no way, are you kidding? There is no way The Rock is teaming up with Sam Wilde"! THE CROWD GETS A LAUGH, BUT THE ROCK IS INTERRUPTED BY CHRIS MASTERS. Chris Masters: "Hey Rock! That's enough! It's time for your little games and your little nursery rhymes to stop! This is....... The Rock: "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Do you think you're gonna come out here, on The Rock's time, and tell The Rock what he is or is not going to do? Well let The Rock just put it to you like this Chris Masters...... just bring it..... bitch"! Lawler: "Oh boy"! MASTERS DROPS HIS MICROPHONE AND HEADS TOWARDS THE RING. J.R.: "Well the World champion is not wasting any time in taking The Rock up on his offer"! MASTERS SLIDES INTO THE RING BUT THE ROCK IS ALL OVER HIM. IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG FOR MARK HENRY TO COME OUT AND MAKE IT A 2 ON 1 ADVANTAGE. THE CROWD BOOS AS HENRY AND MASTERS BEGIN TO BEAT DOWN THE ROCK. J.R.: "The Rock is being decimated here"! Lawler: "He asked for this, J.R.! He called them......... SUDDENLY, THE CROWD GOES ABSOLUTELY BERSERK WHEN "REAL AMERICAN" HITS AND HULK HOGAN COMES OUT IN THE RED AND YELLOW. J.R.: "My God, look who it is, King! It's the immortal Hulk Hogan"! Lawler: "This must be The Rock's partner and he's comin' to get him some"! HOGAN GETS INTO THE RING AND HENRY COMES AT HIM, THROWING A RIGHT HAND. HOGAN BLOCKS IT AND ROCKS THE WORLD's STRONGEST MAN WITH A FEW RIGHT HANDS OF HIS OWN. HENRY IS ABLE TO RAKE HOGAN's EYES BUT AFTER BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES, HOGAN CATCHES HIM WITH THE BIG BOOT. HENRY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING AFTER HITTING THE MAT JUST AS THE ROCK BEGINS TO OVERCOME MASTERS. AFTER 3 RIGHT HANDS, THE ROCK TAKES THE MASTERPIECE OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A CLOTHESLINE BEFORE "REAL AMERICAN" HITS AGAIN. Lawler: "Can you believe this?! Masters and Henry have been overcome by The Rock and...... Hulk Hogan"! J.R.: "We asked earlier if there had ever been a more powerful tag team assembled in the TWF than Henry and Masters. But has there ever been a more star studded team than The Rock and Hogan?! We'll see you at DoomsDay"! THE SHOT FADED OUT WITH HENRY AND MASTERS BACKING UP THE RAMP AS THE ROCK AND HOGAN CHALLENGED THEM TO COME BACK TO THE RING. OFF AIR........