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The Palace

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Attendance: 12,289

June 12, 2010

Anyone remember the last time Rampage was in The Palace? On that night, WrestleMania was around the corner and M.X. Ogden took on Bret Hart in a steel cage. On this night, WrestleMania was in the air as the crowd was raucous for a show that started with Uprising, which included Hart's wrestling lineage.

CJ Lethal vs. Primo

This was a competitive match as Primo took on the much bigger and stronger CJ Lethal. Trying to get back on the winning side of things, Lethal was looking to put Primo away earlier. But Primo was able to recover after the snake eyes followed by a running kick to the face and he began to use his quickness to get the best of Lethal. But when he missed badly with a missile dropkick off the top rope, Lethal pull him in for the devastating "Lethal Bomb" and that was it.

Bill Cutting and Jacob Novak (invitee) vs. The Hart Dynasty w/ Natalya

Before this match started, Bill Cutting actually grabbed the mic and told the crowd that if he and Novak didn't win this match, it would be the last time he'd be seen in the TWF. With the extra motivation, Tyson Kidd and Harry Smith focused in, using their tag team prowess to break down the makeshift team. But midway through the match, Novak was able to hit a flying clothesline on Kidd before decking Smith with a cheap shot. Novak went on to get in some offense on Kidd and the fans were stunned. But Cutting slapped the shoulder of Novak to tag himself into the match and it didn't last much longer from there. He tried to lock Kidd in some sort of submission hold but Kidd escaped and kicked him right in the face. After landing a shining wizard, Kidd made the tag to Smith who came in and returned the favor, knocking Novak from the apron to the floor. Moments later, Cutting fell victim to the "Hart Attack" and Smith covered him for the victory to put it away.

AS THE HART DYNASTY CELEBRATED THEIR VICTORY, THE CROWD SERENADED CUTTING WITH "HEY, HEY, HEY, GOODBYE".

RAMPAGE GOES LIVE

".... TO BE LOVED" STARTS UP AND THE OPENING RAMPAGE MONTAGE RUNS BEFORE THE PACKED, INCREDIBLY LOUD PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS IS SHOWN. PYRO BURSTS OFF THE RAMPAGE SET, INCREASING THE NOISE LEVEL AS THE FANS SCREAM, WHISTLE AND RAISE THEIR HOMEMADE SIGNS.

Jim Ross: "We are in the home of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, live for TWF Rampage for what should be one heck of a night of action"!

Jerry Lawler: "I wish my chair had a seat belt, J.R., I feel like I'm gonna fly out of here with all this excitement around us"!

"I WILL BE HEARD" BY HATEBREED COMES ON AND THE BOOGEYSAINTS MAKE THEIR WAY OUT FROM THE BACK WITH THEIR RAMPAGE TAG TEAM TITLES. MONICA LEADS THEM OUT AND SHE IS HOLDING HER WOMEN's TITLE.

J.R.: "And what a way to start. King, on TWF's Main Event, we heard the challenge that the BoogeySaints issued to the world of tag team wrestling and I am told that a very legendary tag team has stepped up to challenge them tonight".

Lawler: "Well that challenge also got Monica in a match tonight where she will have to defend her Women's title against three other divas"!

J.R.: "That fatal four way match will take place later tonight but I'm really curious to see who has stepped up to face this team".

MOMENTS LATER, A GENERIC STOCK TUNE STARTS TO PLAY AS ROBERT GIBSON AND RICKY MORTON, THE ROCK N' ROLL EXPRESS TROT OUT TO A MILD CHEER.

Lawler: "Oh you gotta be kidding me".

J.R.: "Look at this..... it's the Rock N' Roll Express! Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton are the team that has stepped up to face The BoogeySaints".

Lawler: "Well when you said legendary you meant it! And The BoogeySaints did say anyone..... but is this what hey had in mind"?

J.R.: "I'm sure Morton and Gibson have lost some of their ability over the years.... but they look ready".

Non-Title Match

The Rock N' Roll Express vs. Rampage Tag Team Champs: The BoogeySaints w/ Monica

Gibson and Morton discussed strategy as they stared across the ring at the very unorthodox champions. The Boogeyman got into the ring to start things and Gibson got in to start for his team. Gibson feigned a lockup and used a go behind to get Boogeyman in a standing waistlock. Boogeyman hit him with an elbow to the jaw before whipping him to the ropes and clotheslining him. Boogeyman then went into his gyrations as Morton looked on in bewilderment. Gibson got over to the corner and reached up to Morton who made a tag, coming in and landing 2 right hands that didn't phase Boogeyman whatsoever. After a clubbing shot across the back, Boogeyman grabbed Morton with both hands by the neck and flung him across the ring. He then made the tag to Saint James who came in and continued the dominance for his team. After delivering a big backbreaker to Morton, The Saint went over and yanked Gibson into the ring, dropping him right on his head. He then charged across the ring and ran through Morton with a clothesline before making the tag back to Boogeyman. Boogeyman came in and started to gyrate his body some more before stuffing a handful of worms in his mouth. But when he turned around, Morton and Gibson were waiting, using a double dropkick to take him down. They then performed another double dropkick which knocked The Saint off the apron. Despite referee Jack Doan trying to get control, Morton and Gibson each went to a corner and went to the top rope. They tried to come off with flying fistdrops in stereo but Boogeyman got out of the way of both men. He got up and kicked Morton right in the face when he got to his feet before turning and pulling Morton up, grabbing him with both hands around the throat, lifting him up and driving him into the mat with his chokebomb. Boogeyman then laid over Gibson as Doan made the 3 count.

Match Time: 5:49

J.R.: "That will do it..... The BoogeySaints have put the Rock N' Roll Express away"!

Lawler: "And probably for good.... look at these guys"!

"I WILL BE HEARD" PLAYED AGAIN AND BOOS FILLED THE BUILDING AS THE SAINT AND BOOGEYMAN LEFT WITH THE TITLES WITH MONICA IN TOW.

J.R.: "A game effort by one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history, but they ran into the greatest team of present day wrestling, King"!

Lawler: "Well Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson have obviously seen their better days..... but they gave it a shot and came up short".

A PROMO GRAPHIC IS SHOWN WITH M.X. OGDEN ON ONE SIDE AND JASON OLIVER ON THE OTHER.

J.R.: "Well speaking of tag team action.... we've got more. Jason Oliver and M.X. Ogden will each select a tag team partner for a match later tonight..... don't go away"!

COMMERCIAL BREAK.........

A COMMERCIAL FOR AT&T IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROMO FOR WRESTLEMANIA 11.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, "RUN TO THE HILLS" BY IRON MAIDEN COMES ON AND TROY GAFGEN COMES OUT TO BOOS.

J.R.: "We welcome you back to Rampage here on the USA network and King, it's time to put another man in the WrestleMania Jackpot match".

Lawler: "One of the most exciting matches in the TWF every year is the WrestleMania Jackpot and tonight we've got two men who know what it's like to compete in that match".

"TNT" BY AC/DC COMES ON AND THE FANS GET LOUD WITH APPLAUSE. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, A SPOTLIGHT FINDS CHRIS TIRPAK MAKING HIS WAY THROUGH THE CROWD WITH HIS KENDO STICK.

J.R.: "Both of them know what it's like to be in that match, you're right.... but this man knows what it's like to win it"!

Lawler: "And Tirpak will tell you how much he'd like another shot with that briefcase.... something these guys have a calendar year to cash in"!

WrestleMania Jackpot Qualifying Match

Troy Gafgen vs. Chris Tirpak

Tirpak stepped into the ring and looked very confident, staring across at Gafgen. The two men locked up and pushed each other around for the advantage. Gafgen slipped his hands free and lifted a knee into the gut of Tirpak before whipping him to the ropes. But after ducking a clothesline, Tirpak kicked Gafgen in the midsection and tried to pull him in for a DDT but Gafgen countered with a backdrop before kicking him square in the face. Gafgen got down to make a cover but could only get a 1 count. Gafgen pulled Tirpak up and whipped him into the corner. But when he ran in, Tirpak moved out of the way and then pulled him to the mat with a backbreaker. This seemed to open up the offense for Tirpak who dropped two big elbows before pulling Gafgen up and running him face first into one of the turnbuckles before delivering a backdrop suplex. But Tirpak was slowed down when he looked up at the top of the stage as he heard boos and standing there was Richard Ramsley. Tirpak went back to Gafgen and hammered him with 2 right hands before charging in at Gafgen who pulled the top rope down and sent Tirpak sailing to the floor. Gafgen followed Tirpak outside and picked him up, whipping him into a steel ring post. Gafgen then got back into the ring and began to have words with referee Chad Patton, who was asking the combatants to bring the action back inside. As this was going on, Ramsley ran down from the top of the ramp and grabbed Tirpak's kendo stick. Tirpak got up and Ramsley smashed him over the head with it, knocking him right back to the floor. Ramsley tossed the cracked weapon aside before Patton noticed and Gafgen went back outside the ring, picking up Tirpak and rolling him in. The crowd booed as Gafgen simply covered Tirpak, hooking the leg for the victory.

Match Time: 4:26

J.R.: "What the hell is going on here?! Maybe the referee didn't see Ramsley hit Tirpak, but he damn well heard it! They heard that up in section three forty-eight"!

Lawler: "Ah but it doesn't make a difference, J.R., because Troy Gafgen is getting his hand raised and has now qualified for the Jackpot match for the second year in a row"!

"RUN TO THE HILLS" HIT AGAIN AS TIRPAK LEFT THE RING WITH RAMSLEY, LOOKING BACK AT A VERY ANGRY TIRPAK.

J.R.: "Maybe the TWF needs instant replay! I'd be all for it and I bet Chris Tirpak would too right now"!

BACKSTAGE.....

IN THE BACK, CAMERAS CATCH A CONVERSATION BETWEEN MUHAMMAD HASSAN AND SEBASTIAN CAIN.

Muhammad Hassan: "Look, I'm just looking for your backing if Sheamus tries to bend the rules tonight".

Sebastian Cain: "Okay, I'll be there, but the headdress...... the robe...... do you really.....

Muhammad Hassan: "We've been over this..... it's my heritage..... it's who I am..... but it doesn't make me a terrorist".

HASSAN WALKS AWAY IN PURSUIT OF THE RING.

MUHAMMAD HASSAN COMES OUT TO HIS FAMILIAR RING MUSIC AND HE GETS A MIXED REACTION. BUT THE CAMERA GETS A CLEAR SHOT OF A FAN HOLDING UP A SIGN WHICH READS "I STILL DON'T TRUST HASSAN".

J.R.: "One of the most talked about subjects on the internet and anywhere in the wrestling world is the relationship between this man and Muhammad Hassan and tonight, Hassan has a chance to win the title that Sebastian Cain held for over a year".

Lawler: "Well I think it's fair to question what Hassan winning this title would do to the relationship of he and Sebastian Cain.... but Cain said he'd be out here if need be".

SHEAMUS' THEME SONG COMES ON AND HE COMES OUT TO A BUNCH OF HEAT WITH THE KING OF CABLE TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST.

J.R.: "Well let's also not forget the fact that Cain went nearly unbeaten for the better part of a year until he ran into this man..... someone who has beaten him more than once. Does Hassan have what it takes to beat the guy Cain can't"?

Lawler: "Another interesting question, but don't sell the Celtic Warrior short.... this guy is a monster".

TWF King of Cable Title Match

Challenger: Muhammad Hassan vs. Sheamus

After Hassan got a look at the belt, referee Jose Mendez handed it to the timekeeper when Sheamus tried to surprise Hassan, charging at him. But Hassan countered with a drop toehold before going into a side headlock. Hassan had the hold in tight but Sheamus showed immense power, standing up with Hassan still holding onto the headlock and just throwing him face and chest first into the mat. Sheamus then raised both arms as the crowd booed before following up when Hassan got up, kicking him several times before knocking him into the corner with a right hand. After a back elbow dropped Hassan in the corner, Sheamus put his foot right against his throat to choke him before Mendez pulled him off. Sheamus then aggressively beat his chest before turning back and running into Hassan with a knee to the head. Sheamus was in control of the title match as he got Hassan up and whipped him across to the far corner. He then ran in with a double axe handle but Hassan moved out of the way. Hassan then delivered a big side russian leg sweep before trying to lock in a quick armbar. Sheamus quickly pulled his arm back but Hassan got up and was able to duck a clothesline when Sheamus got to his feet before delivering a big dropkick to the right knee. Hassan then grabbed Sheamus and tried for a tornado DDT but Sheamus tossed him across the ring. Hassan landed hard and was then crushed with the big bicycle kick. Sheamus got down and made the cover but Hassan had his foot on the bottom rope, something Mendez never saw as he issued the 3 count.

Match Time: 5:28

J.R.: "Apparently the referee didn't see Hassan's foot on the bottom rope and it looks like this match is over".

Lawler: "The match is over, J.R., but maybe you're right about the instant replay thing".

AS SHEAMUS' MUSIC PLAYED, HASSAN WAS UP AND STILL GROGGY FROM THE KICK, WAS TRYING TO EXPLAIN TO MENDEZ THE FACT THAT HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BOTTOM ROPE. THAT's WHEN SHEAMUS ATTACKED HIM FROM BEHIND.

J.R.: "Come on now! The match is over"!

Lawler: "Sheamus is all over Hassan! I guess he wasn't satisfied with just the win"!

THE FANS LET OUT A BIG CHEER WHEN SEBASTIAN CAIN CAME RUNNING OUT FROM THE BACK. SHEAMUS GOT UP AND TOOK A SWING BUT CAIN DUCKED AND THEN USED A DOUBLE LEG TO TAKE SHEAMUS DOWN, PUNCHING HIM MULTIPLE TIMES. SHEAMUS PUSHED HIM OFF BUT HASSAN JOINED CAIN IN POUNDING ON THE KING OF CABLE CHAMPION AS THE CROWD CHEERED. AFTER TAKING AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF SHOTS, SHEAMUS WAS KNOCKED OUT OF THE RING BY A CLOTHESLINE FROM CAIN! SHEAMUS GOT UP AND WENT AND GOT HIS BELT BEFORE LEAVING. IN THE RING, CAIN AND HASSAN STOOD TALL.

J.R.: "Well we've wondered when we were gonna see this moment and Sebastian Cain has finally come to Muhammad Hassan's aid and this crowd loves it.... never thought I'd see this".

Lawler: "But Sheamus is still leaving with that King of Cable title"!

J.R.: "Well fans, still to come, M.X. Ogden and Jason Oliver will be involved in a tag team match but up next, the number one contender Matt Cruz will take on two men in a handicap match"!

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

A COMMERCIAL FOR FEDEX IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A USA PROGRAMMING AD FOR "ROYAL PAINS".

RETURN FROM BREAK.....

TWF RE-WIND

ON TWF MAIN EVENT, MATT CRUZ SOUNDS READY TO ANNOUNCE WHO HE WILL CHALLENGE AT WRESTLEMANIA WHEN HE IS INTERRUPTED BY ROB STORM AND LANCE CADE, SETTING UP A HANDICAP MATCH.

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, ROB STORM AND LANCE CADE ARE IN THE RING. STORM HAS A MICROPHONE.

Rob Storm (trying to talk over the booing): "Will you people shut up"!

J.R.: "Yeah, that oughta get them to quiet down, Storm".

Rob Storm: "Ya see what happens when you start taking matters into your own hands? The people in charge weren't giving us matches.... weren't even getting us on tv..... but since we took the stance of forcing their hand, we're starting to get the recognition we deserve"!

STORM HANDS THE MICROPHONE TO CADE.

Lance Cade: "Which brings us to tonight..... can you believe this guy? Matt Cruz has the nerve to challenge Rob and I to a handicap match? Hah........ that's funny. Cruz, everyone knows you got lucky when you won the Royal Rumble..... but after tonight..... you'll be lucky to even make it to WrestleMania"!

THE BOOS SOON TURN TO CHEERS WHEN "THE NEXT EPISODE" STARTS UP AND MATT CRUZ COMES OUT ALONG WITH MARIA.

J.R.: "Strong words from Rob Storm and Lance Cade.... and here comes Cruz"!

Lawler: "And he's not wasting any time"!

CRUZ RAN TO THE RING FROM ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN THE RAMP AND SLID IN, WHERE STORM AND CADE PUT THE BOOTS TO HIM.

Handicap Match

Rob Storm and Lance Cade vs. Matt "Madik" Cruz w/ Maria

Storm and Cade were all over Cruz, ignoring warnings from referee Scott Martin to get it down to one man in the ring. But after pulling Cruz up and throwing him into the corner, Storm and Cade were both taken out by a clothesline from the former University of Texas product. Cruz then got Cade up and delivered a belly to belly suplex before picking the leg of Storm and throwing him over his head. Cruz was all fired up and in turn, so was the crowd. Cruz got Cade to his feet and pushed him into the corner where he punished him with right hands until Storm came from behind with a chop block. After getting Cruz into the center of the ring, Storm and Cade then used a high-low combo on him to really knock some steam out of him. Martin demanded that one of the men get into their corner, threatening to disqualify them. Storm went to the corner as Cade continued to work on Cruz. Cruz was able to get to his feet but Cade bounced off the ropes and smashed him with a heavy lariat. He went for a clothesline and got 1...........2.........., but Cruz got a shoulder off the mat. Cade made the tag to Storm who positioned himself on the apron, using the ropes to spring in and drill Cruz with a clothesline. After Cruz got up, Storm belted him with some stiff knifedge chops before backing up and blasting him with a savate kick. Storm went into a cover but the fact that he didn't hook a leg helped Cruz kick out. Storm then began to set Cruz up for the Canadian Maple Leaf, trying to turn him over with the half crab. But Cruz used his free leg to push free and he scrambled to his feet only to have Storm put him down with a running forearm to the face. Storm made the tag to Cade who came in and Storm gave him some extra momentum, whipping him into Cruz for another big clothesline. Cade decided at that time to take a chance, going up to the top rope as a concerned Maria looked on. He flew off with an elbow drop and Cruz felt it coming, rolling out of the way. Cruz then got up and pulled Storm into the ring very forcefully before driving him into the mat with a DDT. Cade got up and ran at Cruz but Cruz was ready, going into a quick go behind right into a german suplex! The crowd loved it as Cruz grabbed the feet of Cade and locking in the "Colorado Cloverleaf". Storm was still down and Cade knew he had no escape, tapping out!

Match Time: 7:19

J.R.: "Matt Cruz continues to steamroll towards the main event of WrestleMania"!

Lawler: "He just beat two men"!

J.R.: "A very impressive win for Cruz who seems to be shedding doubters by the minute..... and now he's asking for the microphone".

CRUZ LOOKS A BIT OUT OF BREATH AS HE IS ABOUT TO ADDRESS THE CROWD. MARIA HAS A CONCERNED LOOK ON HER FACE SINCE CRUZ TOOK A BIT OF A BEATING IN THE MATCH.

Matt Cruz: "All right, now that we got the foreplay out of the way, (Cruz looks at Maria) told you I knew what that was, (Maria turns bright red and smiles) it's time for the big announcement. I got interrupted by an angry, hideous chud last Rampage. On Main Event, I got interrupted by one dude who misses his sheep back home and a Canadian who is lucky that I didn't call the FBI or Homeland Security on. He's up to something, I swear to God.(half of the crowd laughs, half of them groan.) Now, the big dance known as Wrestlemania is coming and I don't have a dance partner. Well, if he's listening, Randy Orton, I'm sending you the engraved invitation that I earned as the winner of the Royal Rumble. You have the biggest prize in our industry around your waist and I'm coming to take it"!

J.R.: "Oh my God! He's made his choice, and I can't believe it"!

Lawler: "Wow, but is it just me, or has he bitten off way more than he can chew"?!

ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, "VOICES" HITS AND RANDY ORTON COMES TO THE RING WITH THE WORLD TITLE SLUNG OVER HIS SHOULDER. HE HAS A SMIRK ON HIS FACE AS HE MAKES HIS WAY TO THE RING. HE NEVER TAKES HIS EYES OFF OF CRUZ. HE GRABS A MIC AND SAUNTERS OVER TO CRUZ AND STANDS RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM. CRUZ PROTECTIVELY MOVES MARIA BEHIND HIM WITH HIS ARM.

Randy Orton: "Well, you have succeeded in getting my attention. What you have not succeeded in is intimidating me. I'm supposed to take seriously the challenge of the world's largest stand up comedian? (Cruz's eyebrows almost jump off his head as he did not like that at all.) Listen Cruz, you have proven to be very capable. Winning the Royal Rumble is not an easy feat. But to suggest you are even close to being in my league is the real joke, even funnier than anything you can come up with. I'm on the greatest winning streak this sport has ever seen. I've taken down the biggest and the best that this company has put in front of me. Finally, as luck would have it, I get a walk in the park at the biggest event of the year"!

CRUZ WAS TURNING BEET RED AT EVERY INSULT ORTON HURLED HIS WAY, BUT AFTER HE LET A BREATH TO CALM HIMSELF, HE PUT THE MIC TO HIS MOUTH TO ANSWER.

Matt Cruz: "Oh my, my, my. You are a salty one. You know, I'm used to people doubting me. You're not the first and you most certainly won't be the last. I've had people telling me all my life that I won't amount to anything. Not all of us had daddy grooming us to conquer the wrestling world from the crib, Orton. (Orton's face contorts in anger) That's irrelevant, though. I make no apologies about who I am or where I've come from. I also make no apologies about my career so far. I hope you keep thinking I'm not worthy to stand in the same ring with the almighty Orton. Underestimating me will be the worst mistake you will ever make in this business. You might get caught off guard, kind of like this.......

CRUZ REARS BACK AND CLOCKS ORTON WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE JAW. MARIA SCRAMBLES OUT OF THE RING. CRUZ GOES TO PUNCH ORTON, BUT HE BLOCKS IT. ORTON THAN KICKS CRUZ IN THE GUT AND ATTEMPTS TO HIT THE RKO ON CRUZ. CRUZ THAN PUSHES HIM OFF AND SENDS HIM TO THE ROPES. ORTON BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND RUNS AT CRUZ, WHO HITS HIM WITH A VICIOUS BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX. CRUZ TRIES TO TIE UP ORTON'S LEGS IN THE COLORADO CLOVERLEAF, BUT ORTON KICKS HIM OFF AND SCURRIES OUT OF THE RING WITH HIS BELT IN HAND. ORTON HAS A SUPRISED LOOK ON HIS FACE AND HE YELLS OBSCENITIES AT CRUZ. CRUZ IS YELLING BACK AS HE PUTS HIS INDEX FINGER AND THUMB UP, SAYING HE WAS "THIS CLOSE" TO PUTTING THE CLOVERLEAF ON HIM.

Lawler: "Well it looks like the main event for WrestleMania is in place, J.R., wow.........

J.R.: "Well if Cruz didn't have Orton's full attention before, he certainly does now"!

BACKSTAGE......

IN THE BACK, J.J. RAMPLIN IS SHOWN TALKING WITH DUKE AXE WHEN JACK SWAGGER COMES UP.

Jack Swagger: "So, it seems you and I have a match tonight, Ramplin. That is, unless you don't want to go through with it".

J.J. Ramplin: "Why would I want to do that"?

Swagger: (laughs) "To save yourself some embarrassment, man. I'm an All American American and you..... I honestly didn't even know you were still here. You're yesterday's news, I'm what.......

J.J. Ramplin: "Shut up! You shut your damn mouth right now! I'm a joke to you, huh? I'll see you in that ring, Swagger".

RAMPLIN WALKS AWAY AS SWAGGER TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO AXE.

Jack Swagger: "You think that's funny? You watch what I do to him tonight..... and remember it for a long time, little man".

THE SHOT GOES BACK INSIDE THE SQUARED CIRCLE WHERE "MY STYLE" BY THE BLACK EYED PEAS IS PLAYING AND ANIYA SKY IS WAITING FOR ACTION. BUT SUDDENLY, MONEY MIKE COMES WALKING OUT FROM THE BACK TO SOME INCREDIBLE HEAT. HE IS CARRYING A MICROPHONE.

J.R.: "What in the hell is going on here"?!

Lawler: "Well we saw this at Main Event, J.R., Money Mike is back here in the TWF and he is heading to the ring".

MONEY MIKE GETS INTO THE RING AND POINTS HIS FINGER AS IF TO MOTION ANIYA SKY OUT OF THE RING.

Money Mike: "You..... whatever your name is..... let's just call you slut..... you need to go back to your dressing room because I have an announcement to make that is way bigger than some crappy divas match"!

ANIYA SKY SEEMS TO BE DEFYING MONEY MIKE's REQUEST WHEN SUDDENLY THE SOUND OF BAGPIPES IS HEARD AND ROWDY RODDY PIPER COMES OUT AND HEADS DOWN THE RAMP, AN OBVIOUS SCOWL ON HIS FACE.

Lawler: "Go ahead and say it, J.R., business has just picked up because it sure the heck has"!

J.R.: "The general manager of Rampage, the Hot Rod is on his way to the ring and he doesn't seem to want to exchange pleasantries with Mike"!

Rowdy Roddy Piper: "Hold on, hold on..... hold on! Now Money Mike, I know you may be one of the biggest names ever in this business, but that doesn't give you the right to come out here and tell my guys and gals what to do! The last time I checked, you are no longer a contracted TWF employee and therefore..... you're trespassing"!

THE CROWD's CHEERS ARE DEAFENING.

Money Mike: "But that's where you're wrong. See, the owner of this company and I have worked out a new contract, one that is going to bring things people like you and all this Detroit trash would've never imagined. But ya know what, I think my announcement can wait, because I just thought of a better idea".

MIKE DROPS HIS MICROPHONE AND CATCHES AN UNSUSPECTING PIPER WITH THE "MONEY PIT"!

J.R.: "My God...... he just put Piper in the Money Pit"!

Lawler: "He sure did..... uh oh.......

BUT MIKE DIDN'T STOP THERE, PULLING ANIYA SKY INTO A MONEY PIT AS WELL!

J.R.: "Oh this is ridiculous! Get him outta here"!

BOOS BOMBARD THE PALACE AS MONEY MIKE STANDS OVER THE FALLEN PIPER AND SKY WITH A BIG GRIN ON HIS FACE.

Lawler: "Look at all the damage here"!

J.R.: "Well he claims to have a new TWF contract, but I would bet money that it doesn't allow him to do this kind of crap to an authority figure and a one hundred and fifteen pound woman"!

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

A COMMERCIAL FOR T-MOBILE WIRELESS IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROMO FOR UFC 116: SHANE CARWIN VS. BROCK LESNAR- JULY 3RD, ONLY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, JASON OLIVER IS SHOWN TALKING TO ZACK RYDER IN THE BACK.

Jason Oliver: "So you're sure.... it's all set up"?

Zack Ryder: "Oh yeah, trust me man, it's all gonna work out great".

THE SHOT ABRUPTLY SWITCHES TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING WHERE MONEY MIKE IS SHOWN WALKING THROUGH THE PARKING GARAGE, APPARENTLY LEAVING WHEN A FEMALE VOICE YELLS "HEY"!

MIKE TURNS AROUND AS MONICA COMES WALKING UP.

Money Mike: "Well, look who it is".

Monica: "Where are ya goin', Mike? Hopefully you were here early enough to see the greatest tag team in TWF history take out the Rock N' Roll Express. And don't give me that crap about how you made the team.... they've been even better without you".

Money Mike: "Okay, good to know, but you should know.......

AT THAT MOMENT, A PHONE RINGS AND MIKE PULLS HIS CELL OUT OF HIS POCKET AND LOOKS AT IT.

Actually, I'm gonna have to take this call.......

MIKE WALKS AWAY BUT MONICA SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN WHAT SHE WANTED TO SAY OFF HER CHEST.

BACK TO THE RING AND "ON YOUR KNEES" HITS, BRINGING JACK SWAGGER OUT TO MANY BOOS.

Lawler: "So it appears that Jason Oliver has found his tag team partner for tonight, J.R."!

J.R.: "If that's what they were talking about.... yeah. Jack Swagger is on his way to the ring now, the Perry, Oklahoma native who brings a tremendous athletic pedigree to the TWF".

Lawler: "Well we saw a tense situation earlier between he and J.J. Ramplin and now it's time for the two of them to translate those words to the ring".

"WANTED MAN" BY REV THEORY STARTS UP AND J.J. RAMPLIN COMES OUT TO A VERY GOOD RESPONSE.

J.R.: "J.J. Ramplin has long been one of the big names here on Rampage but earlier tonight, Swagger basically insinuated that to no longer be true".

Lawler: "And if anyone can back up a claim like that, it's gotta be Swagger"!

Jack Swagger vs. J.J. "The Ram" Ramplin

Ramplin and Swagger locked up to start the match and Swagger showed his power by pushing Ramplin several feet across the ring. Swagger was all pumped up, daring Ramplin to try it again. But The Ram just moved in with a round of right hands before trying to whip Swagger across the ring, only to have it reversed. But Ramplin slid between the legs of the former Oklahoma defensive tackle and hit a backdrop suplex. Ramplin then positioned himself for the Ram's Horns but Swagger showed good instincts and just rolled out of the ring. Ramplin tried to follow him out, coming from around the other side but Swagger exploded with a clothesline. After a few stomps to the prone Ramplin, Swagger picked him up and rolled him into the ring. After a big body slam, Swagger ran across the ring and used the ropes in the corner to land his Swagger Bomb, slamming onto Ramplin. He hooked the inside leg but could only get a 2 count. Swagger then took the match to the mat, punishing Ramplin with a sound attack. After delivering a big fallaway slam, Swagger called for his gutwrench powerbomb and he got Ramplin in position for it, lifting him up only to have Swagger reverse into a sunset flip for the 1...........2......., but Swagger got up and upon doing so, kicked Ramplin right in the face! He yelled something that couldn't be picked up before grabbing Ramplin by the hair and slowly pulling him up. But as he did, Ramplin countered into a small package and got a quick 3 count!

Match Time: 7:02

J.R.: "Did he get him? Yes.... Ramplin got the three count"!

Lawler: "What?! How did that happen?! Swagger was controlling the whole match"!

"WANTED MAN" PLAYED AGAIN AS RAMPLIN LEFT WITH THE WIN, HIGH FIVING SOME OF THE FANS WITH GOOD SEATS WHILE SWAGGER THREW A BIT OF A TANTRUM IN THE RING.

J.R.: "All it takes is three seconds, King... you know that! Three seconds to win a match.... and three seconds to lose one"!

BACKSTAGE......

CAMERAS IN THE BACK PICK UP A MESSY BRAWL BETWEEN EDGE AND AXL IRVIN. EDGE IS GETTING ROUGHED UP BIG TIME AND AFTER BEING TOSSED OVER A TABLE, HE IS SMASHED OVER THE HEAD BY A TRASH CAN SHOT FROM IRVIN! OFFICIALS RUSH ONTO THE SCENE BUT THEY HAVE A HARD TIME RESTRAINING IRVIN WHO GETS IN A FEW MORE SHOTS BEFORE FINALLY BEING PULLED AWAY.

BACK TO THE RING AND KELLY IS COMING OUT TO A GOOD CHEER, LOOKING INCREDIBLY GOOD AS ALWAYS AND GETTING A GOOD RESPONSE.

J.R.: "A dangerous fight has broken out backstage and I'm no doctor, but I'd say Edge needs medical treatment, King".

Lawler: "Axl Irvin obviously hasn't forgotten how Edge cost him his WrestleMania Jackpot and man did he go wild back there"!

"HELP I'M ALIVE" BY METRIC COMES ON AND KAYLA KARTER EMERGES FROM THE BACK.

J.R.: "And here come some of the pretty faces of the TWF ready for a fatal four way match for the Women's title".

Lawler: "Look at this sassy Kayla Karter.... it's hard for me to decide who I like better, her or Kelly"!

"TEARS DON'T FALL" BY BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE PLAYS NEXT AND GINA CARANO COMES OUT TO A VERY GOOD POP, ACTUALLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST OF THE NIGHT.

J.R.: "Keep in mind there's still two divas in this match, King. And one of them is this talented woman...... from MMA to the ring of the TWF.... Gina Carano and what a huge moment this would be if she could pull this off tonight"!

Lawler: "Many fans of both wrestling and mixed martial arts still question whether this is the place for Gina Carano and as good as she looks.... I have to admit I'm one of them".

"THOUGHTLESS" BY EVANESCENCE COMES ON AND MONICA COMES OUT TO NOTHING BUT BOOS. SHE REMOVES THE WOMEN's TITLE FROM HER WAIST AND HOLDS IT UP WITH BOTH HANDS BEFORE MAKING HER WAY DOWN THE RAMP.

J.R.: "And here is by far the most dominant diva the TWF has ever seen but her mouth put her into this unfavorable position tonight".

Lawler: "Well Monica may be the BoogeySaints' biggest supporter, as seen earlier with Money Mike. But as she talked them up on Main Event and literally issued a challenge to any tag team in the world.... Rowdy Roddy Piper stuck her in this match"!

J.R.: "Monica has never been beaten in a one on one match but she doesn't have to be beaten to lose the title here. The first one of these women to get a decision will walk out of here with the title".

Fatal 4 Way/TWF Women's Title Match

Kelly vs. Kayla Karter vs. Gina Carano vs. (c) Monica

After each diva got a look at the title, Monica showed a sense of urgency, going right at Kelly with a hard forearm. Kayla Karter then paired off with Carano and the two of them traded heavy blows. After blocking a right hand from Carano, Karter kicked her in the midsection and dropped her with a clothesline. On the other side of the ring, Kelly was able to whip Monica into the corner but when she went for a springboard back elbow, Monica moved out of the way. Monica then picked up Kelly's right foot and dropped her over the top rope. Kelly landed very hard on the floor as the crowd began to cheer when Monica and Kayla stood across from each other. They met in the center of the ring, going shot for shot. Monica ran the ropes and ran into Kayla but she hardly budged her. But from behind, Carano rolled up Karter with a bridge cover but only got a 1 count before Monica kicked her in the face. Karter popped up and caught Monica with a dropkick before hitting a very nice standing moonsault. She hooked a leg in going for a cover, but Monica was up at 1. Karter pulled Monica up and whipped her to the ropes but when she put her head down too early, Monica delivered a vile DDT. She probably could've ended the match there but she went outside the ring, looking for her big 450 splash. She climbed the turnbuckle slowly which allowed Carano to come from around the apron and she shoved Monica off to the floor outside the ring! The crowd came to their feet as they saw an opportunity for Carano. She got back into the ring and hunched down, waiting for Karter to get up. When she got to her feet, Karter turned around and Gina dropped her with a roundhouse kick to the head that was right on the money. Gina then fell onto Karter and pulled a leg way back to get the 1..................2...................3!

Match Time: 4:16

J.R.: "We've got a new champion..... a new Women's champion"!

Lawler: "Listen to this crowd.... they've lost it"!

GINA SEEMED TO HAVE TEARS IN HER EYES WHEN REFEREE JACK DOAN HANDED HER THE WOMEN's TITLE BELT, WHICH SHE PROUDLY RAISED FOR THE EXCITED CROWD.

J.R.: "This.... this is what Gina Carano came to the TWF for! Leaving something she knew she could do and entering the unknown.... this must be a great feeling"!

AS CARANO SOAKED IN THE CHEERS, MONICA LOOKED ON FROM THE FLOOR AND HER EYES WERE JUST PIERCING CARANO.

Lawler: "I think Gina Carano lost a lot of her doubters tonight..... one of them is sitting right here"!

J.R.: "I'm sure Monica will have something to say about this...... her long title reign has come to an end here at the Palace of Auburn Hills"!

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

A COMMERCIAL FOR PIZZA HUT IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER USA PROGRAMMING AD FOR "IN PLAIN SIGHT".

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

AS RAMPAGE RETURNS, "FLY FROM THE INSIDE" BY SHINEDOWN COMES ON AND JASON OLIVER APPEARS FROM THE BACK ALONG WITH ZACK RYDER.

J.R.: "We are back here on TWF Rampage and it's main event time"!

Lawler: "And as we suspected earlier, J.R., Jason Oliver has selected Zack Ryder to be his tag team partner".

J.R.: "Zack Ryder and M.X. Ogden have some history together, coming up through the same training school in New York".

Lawler: "It's a very intelligent pick by Jason Oliver if you ask me".

"WHERE I WANNA BE" BY THE VEER UNION PLAYS AND M.X. OGDEN COMES OUT FROM THE BACK ALONG WITH YOSHI TATSU. THE PAIR GETS A VERY GOOD POP.

J.R.: "Well it looks like Ogden has made a good pick himself...... the Japanese dynamo Yoshi Tatsu"!

Lawler: "Ogden and Oliver have signed on to do battle at WrestleMania, but what about Ryder and Yoshi getting a chance to be in the spotlight tonight as their tag team partners"!

J.R.: "A huge opportunity for the both of them, but the tension between Ogden and Oliver far outweighs it tonight".

Jason Oliver and Zack Ryder vs. M.X. Ogden and Yoshi Tatsu

Ogden was ready to start the match for his team, but Oliver gave way to Ryder to begin it for them. Ogden and Ryder locked up but Ogden quickly got free and kicked Ryder in the midsection before laying into him with right hands. He then turned and went after Oliver who got out of the way. Ogden was yelling for Oliver to get into the ring before going back to Ryder. After a snap mare, Ogden used a somersault neckbreaker, ala Mr. Perfect, before tagging in Tatsu. Ryder set up only to be kicked square in the chest by Tatsu. Yoshi went for a cover but Ryder was up at 2. Yoshi got him up and pushed him into the corner, scoring with more kicks before tagging Ogden back in. Ogden got a running start and tried to take Ryder's head off with a flying knee but he got out of the way. Ogden hit his knee hard on the turnbuckle and with him down in pain, Oliver eagerly tagged into the match. He came in and went right after the knee, stomping on it before twisting at it with both hands. Oliver then got Ogden up and with an evil look in his eyes, knocked him to the mat with a right hand. He then got Ogden up and pulled him toward the center of the ring, kicking him in the midsection. But when he went for the "Claymore", Ogden pushed free and caught him with a nice jumping enziguri. Ogden was then able to make it to his corner and tag in Tatsu who came in and was all over Oliver, nearly getting a pinfall after a springboard legdrop. Tatsu ran the ropes but Ryder delivered a knee right into his back and Oliver hit a huge running kneelift. Oliver then ran over and knocked Ogden off the apron and he hit the floor hard. Tatsu was slow to get up and when he did, Oliver grabbed him for a unique Northern Lights buster drop and he covered him, hooking the leg for the 3 count.

Match Time: 6:27

AFTER THE MATCH, OGDEN THOUGHT ABOUT GOING BACK INTO THE RING BUT HE DECIDED AGAINST IT, LOOKING AT THE VICTORIOUS TEAM OF OLIVER AND RYDER FROM THE FLOOR.

Lawler: "Score one for Jason Oliver! With WrestleMania looming..... his confidence has to be rising after that one"!

J.R.: "Jason Oliver and Zack Ryder pick up the win, but at WrestleMania, there will be no tag team partners and Oliver will have nowhere to run.... nowhere to hide"!

Lawler: "What makes you think he'd want to run and hide?! C'mon, J.R.".

BACKSTAGE AREA.....

MARIA IS SHOWN WALKING THROUGH THE BACKSTAGE AREA WHEN SHE PASSES KELLY.

Kelly: "Hey, I thought you left"?

Maria: "Oh.... I just forgot something".

MARIA ENTERS A DRESSING ROOM AND HEADS TOWARD A LOCKER WHEN SHE HEARS THE DOOR CLOSE BEHIND HER. SLOWLY, A NERVOUS MARIA TURNS AROUND AND RANDY ORTON IS STANDING AGAINST THE DOOR. HE STARTS TO MAKE HIS WAY TOWARDS HER.

Randy Orton: "Ya know.... last year before WrestleMania, I was able to get my opponent's so called girl in my corner".

Maria: "Well that won't happen this time".

ORTON INCHES CLOSER, GRABBING A STRAND OF HER HAIR. MARIA SHRIEKS AND SEEMS TO BE SCARED.

Randy Orton (in a raspy whisper): "You sure about that"?

WITH THAT, ORTON LEAVES THE ROOM AND MARIA APPEARS TO BE CLOSE TO TEARS AS THE SHOT FADES TO BLACK.

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