There was a huge buzz about the famed Madison Square Garden, the first stop after WrestleMania 11. Fans lined the historic building, talking about all of the things that went down at WrestleMania, which was a lot for the fans to keep up with. The night started, as always, with Uprising, which featured 2 matches.

Tryout Match

Blue Thunder vs. Marcus Rickson

Officials wanted to get a look at these two young superstars. Rickson seems like a future star where Blue Thunder sports a blue outfit and long, pink hair. This was a back and forth bout that featured several near falls, the closest coming after a sweet superkick from Rickson. But after coming off the top rope and getting taken out by a clothesline, Rickson found himself on the receiving end of a big sidewinder slam that led to a 3 count and the victory for Blue Thunder. However, following the match, officials didn't seem too high on either guy.

Ezekiel Jackson vs. Joe Doering (invitee)

Trying to get his name out there in the mainstream, Doering came into this match with a lot of confidence. But he ran into a figurative brick wall in Jackson. Doering got in several big moves but never seemed to phase Jackson. After swatting away a dropkick, Jackson slammed into Doering with a clothesline in the corner. Moments later, he delivered the "Book of Ezekiel" to get the win.

JACKSON's MUSIC PLAYED AND HE LEFT THE RING AS THE CREW GOT THINGS READY FOR RAMPAGE TO TAKE THE AIR. STEPHEN DeANGELIS THEN CAME INTO THE RING AND ENCOURAGED FANS TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND HOLD UP THEIR SIGNS AS THE SHOW WOULD BE GOING LIVE ON THE USA NETWORK IN LESS THAN 60 SECONDS.

RAMPAGE GOES LIVE

WHEN RAMPAGE TAKES THE AIR LIVE, ROWDY RODDY PIPER IS SHOWN IN HIS OFFICE TALKING WITH THE HART DYNASTY AND NATALYA. SUDDENLY, THE DOOR POPS OPEN AND TRAVIS WAKEMAN ENTERS THE ROOM WITH MONEY MIKE, BOTH DRESSED IN STREET CLOTHES. WAKEMAN AND MIKE STARE AT HARRY SMITH, TYSON KIDD AND NATALYA, WHO LEAVE THE OFFICE.

Travis Wakeman: "Come on Piper.... I know you got the memo".

Rowdy Roddy Piper: "You guys really think you're gonna throw me outta here? We're in Madison Square Garden..... the world's most famous arena..... the arena that yours truly helped make famous".

Money Mike: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know all that, what.......

Rowdy Roddy Piper: "Hold it........ I wasn't finished yet! If you two plan on getting rid of me tonight, then my name ain't Roddy Piper, so prepare to................

JUST THEN, MONEY MIKE STRIKES PIPER WITH A RIGHT HAND. WAKEMAN THEN GRABS HIM AND THROWS HIM HEAD FIRST OVER HIS DESK. MONEY MIKE THEN PICKS UP A PITCHER OF WATER AND ACTUALLY BREAKS IT OVER PIPER's HEAD! LOUD BOOS CAN BE HEARD FROM INSIDE THE ARENA AS WAKEMAN AND MIKE PICK UP THE UNCONCIOUS PIPER AND DRAG HIM OUT OF THE OFFICE. CAMERAS FOLLOW AS THEY TAKE HIM ALL THE WAY TO ONE OF THE ARENA EXITS, OPEN THE DOOR, AND JUST THROW HIM OUTSIDE!

THE SHOT THEN GOES TO THE RING WHERE TRISH STRATUS IS, HOLDING A MICROPHONE. SHE IS WEARING AN ALL BLACK OUTFIT. HER SHIRT CONTAINS THE EMPIRE LOGO.

Jim Ross: "We welcome you to TWF Rampage and an extremely violent start here to the show... I have no idea what's going on here, King"!

Jerry Lawler: "We saw this group form to conclude WrestleMania and they are imposing their will early"!

Trish Stratus: "As you can see, there are going to be some big changes here in the TWF. That is the last time you will see Rowdy Roddy Piper..... the Hot Rod.

THE CROWD HASTILY BOOS

Starting tonight, The Empire officially takes over this entire company. My husband is..... and has been for awhile..... the owner. It just became time to make it public.... and to assert his..... to assert our power. Just know that everything that takes place here in the TWF now goes through The Empire. Don't worry, we'll be fair..... well, as fair as we can, anyway. And as long as we're shown the proper respect, there should be no problems. So sit back..... and enjoy the show".

MORE BOOS FOLLOW AS TRISH HANDS THE MICROPHONE OFF AND LEAVES THE RING.

Lawler: "What can we expect tonight"?!

J.R.: "I don't know, but they just got rid of Piper! Are our jobs even safe"?!

COMMERCIAL BREAK.........

COMMERCIALS FOR CHASE BANK AND THE U.S. ARMY ARE SHOWN.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, THE CANADIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM IS PLAYING AND ROB STORM IS IN THE RING, WAVING THE CANADIAN FLAG AS THE FANS IN MSG BOO.

JUST THEN, "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" BY METALLICA PLAYS AND CHRIS TIRPAK COMES OUT TO A GOOD CHEER, CARRYING WITH HIM HIS KENDO STICK.

J.R.: "We are back here on Rampage and at least for now.... the King and I are still employed as we delve into what we can only describe as the Era of The Empire".

Lawler: "I still can't believe they did that to Piper.... in Madison Square Garden no less"!

J.R.: "It's an uncertain time for a lot of guys but what was certain was the huge victory Chris Tirpak scored at WrestleMania, before beating the hell out of Richard Ramsley".

Lawler: "Rob Storm gave a great effort in the WrestleMania Jackpot match as well".

J.R.: "That match was of course won by Matt Hardy who can cash that in at any time, King! Hell, he could cash it in tonight"!

Rob Storm vs. Chris Tirpak

The bell sounded to start the match and Storm didn't seem ready to engage with the newly aggressive Tirpak, ducking under the ring ropes. Tirpak was forced to take a few steps back by referee Chad Patton and Storm stepped out, only to have Tirpak slam into him in the corner. After some hard right hands to the body, Tirpak knocked Storm to a seated position with a big knifedge chop. He pulled Storm up and got him ready for a suplex but Storm blocked it. Tirpak went for it again and got Storm up but this time, Storm slipped free and grabbed Tirpak in a standing waistlock, running him to the ring ropes. He was looking for a rollup but Tirpak held the ropes to block it and turned around, crushing Storm with a clothesline. He then picked him up and whipped him to the corner but when he ran in, Storm got a foot to his face which led to a big superkick. The kick sent a loud echo throughout MSG and Storm went into a cover, hooking a leg but Tirpak kicked out at 2. Storm waited for Tirpak to get up, trying to set up the "Great White North", but Tirpak escaped and swung Storm into a swinging sidewalk slam. Tirpak then pulled Storm up and got him onto his shoulders, ready to end the match. But he released Storm when he saw Richard Ramsley at ringside. Patton went over and told Ramsley to leave but as he did, Troy Gafgen came from the other side of the ring and grabbed Tirpak's kendo stick, smacking him right over the head with it. After Tirpak crashed against the mat, Storm hurried over into a cover as Patton turned to make the 3 count.

Match Time: 7:50

AFTER THE MATCH WAS OVER, RAMSLEY AND GAFGEN GOT INTO THE RING AND BEGAN TO ASSAULT TIRPAK. AFTER HAMMERING HIM MANY TIMES, RAMSLEY GOT DOWN AND DUG INTO THE EYES OF TIRPAK WITH BOTH HANDS. TIRPAK YELLED IN AGONY AS RAMSLEY LOOKED INTENT ON DOING MAJOR DAMAGE. FINALLY, GAFGEN GOT RAMSLEY TO RELEASE IT BUT TIRPAK WAS IN A LOT OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT.

J.R.: "Get those two outta here..... they have no business out here"!

Lawler: "Obviously Ramsley is not letting what happened at WrestleMania go that easily...... that was vicious what he just did"!

RAMSLEY AND GAFGEN LEFT THE RING TO A LOT OF BOOS AS PATTON CHECKED ON TIRPAK, WHO WAS STILL WRITHING IN PAIN ON THE MAT.

J.R.: "Let's just hope that Tirpak hasn't suffered any serious damage here".

BACKSTAGE.......

IN THE BACK, MONEY MIKE AND TRAVIS WAKEMAN ARE SHOWN WITH DOLPH ZIGGLER, ZACK RYDER AND JACK SWAGGER.

Money Mike: "Look, what we're telling you guys is that we see a lot of potential in all three of you...... and because of that, you will get your opportunities".

Jack Swagger: "But we've got the draft coming up.... what if one of us goes to PrimeTime"?

WAKEMAN WIPES HIS BROW AS IF SWAGGER JUST SPIT ON HIM WHILE TALKING.

Travis Wakeman: "Don't worry, we're in charge of what goes on on PrimeTime, too".

SWAGGER, ZIGGLER AND RYDER ALL SMILE WHEN WADE BARRETT ENTERS THE SHOT.

Money Mike: "Yessssss! Now here's a guy to expect big things out of"!

WAKEMAN EXTENDS HIS HAND TO SHAKE BARRETT's.

Travis Wakeman: "Wade, welcome to the TWF".

Wade Barrett: "Pleased to be here..... and Money Mike is right, you can expect big things out of me".

Travis Wakeman: "We're looking forward to your debut tonight.... go get ready".

BARRETT WALKS AWAY AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING.

Christian vs. Ted Dibiase

Two guys looking to get to that next level and imprint their stamp on Rampage went at it in a very competitive match here. Dibiase got control early in the match, countering a "Killswitch" attempt and dropkicking Christian in the back of the head. After a backdrop suplex, Dibiase grabbed the head of Christian and rammed it into the mat multiple times. Christian grabbed his head and looked like he didn't know where he was as Dibiase pulled him up and whipped him to the ropes. But when he put his head doubt, Christian leapfrogged over him and then hit a nice reverse DDT. Still seeming out on his feet, Christian tried to get his bearings as he got Dibiase up and landed some big right hands. He then shot him to the corner and followed in but Dibiase got in a back elbow right in the face. He then ran out of the corner but Christian countered with a hip toss and then another dropkick. From there, Christian went to the middle turnbuckle and came off with a pretty flying back elbow. He then got up and clapped his hands, getting the crowd to join him, looking for the Killswitch. But Dibiase felt it coming and just rolled out of the ring. He got Christian to follow him, giving chase. Dibiase slid back under the bottom rope and got to his feet very quickly. Christian tried to come through the middle and bottom ring rope and Dibiase stopped him with a running knee to the side of the head. This seemed to knock Christian out and it allowed Dibiase to pull him into the ring and hit "Dream Street" to get the pinfall.

Match Time: 7:39

Lawler: "What a brilliant move by Dibiase...... this kid is ready to move onto big things, J.R."!

J.R.: "Just as cunning and underhanded as his father used to be and Christian..... man did he get his brains scrambled in that match".

"IT's A NEW DAY" PLAYED AS DIBIASE LEFT WITH THE WIN AND HIS ARMS RAISED. IN THE RING, CHRISTIAN STILL LOOKED A LITTLE LOOPY AS HE USED THE ROPES TO HELP HIM UP.

Lawler: "Well don't go away because still to come........ well we don't really know, The Empire is running the show"!

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

COMMERCIALS FOR THE APPLE IPAD AND AMERICAN EXPRESS ARE SHOWN.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, A YOUNG MAN IS SHOWN IN THE RING IN BLUE TRUNKS GETTING USED. HE IS INTRODUCED AS INDEPENDENT WRESTLING STAR ROB ECKOS.

MOMENTS LATER, WADE BARRETT MAKES HIS WAY TO THE RING AS A THEME SONG CALLED "EXPLODING HELMETS" PLAYS.

J.R.: "We are back here live on TWF Rampage and this is our first chance to look at Wade Barrett, a former bare knuckle fighter from Manchester, England".

Lawler: "Oh yeah, we've seen some tough guys come from the UK but this guy.... this guy seems to be a little meaner, a little tougher than any of them".

J.R.: "This will be the official in ring debut of Wade Barrett. Rob Eckos, a youngster from Alpine, New Jersey, will provide his opposition".

Wade Barrett vs. Rob Eckos (invitee)

As the bell sounded, Eckos rounded Barrett, staying clear of a guy he was giving up 7 or 8 inches in height to. He finally made a move but Barrett kicked him right in the face. After a gutwrench suplex, Barrett stomped right on the face of Eckos. He then pulled him up and pushed him into the corner but Eckos avoided a big right hand and grabbed Barrett for a Russian leg sweep. But Barrett countered with an elbow right to the face before rocking Eckos with a European uppercut. He then tried to pull him in for a powerbomb, but when he got him up, Eckos punched his way free and nailed Barrett with a spinning heel kick that took him to the mat. From there, he went to the middle turnbuckle and came off with a dropkick attempt, but Barrett got out of the way. He then grabbed Eckos and lifted him to his shoulders, delivering a high impact forward fireman's slam. He quickly went into a cover and pinned Eckos for a 3 count.

Match Time: 4:27

J.R.: "A very impressive first impression made here by Wade Barrett and King, this guy seems to have all the tools".

Lawler: "I hope they have the world's largest spatula somewhere here in MSG..... they're gonna need it to get Rob Eckstein off the mat"!

BARRETT's MUSIC PLAYED AND HE LEFT THE RING, BARELY HAVING BROKEN A SWEAT.

J.R.: "That would be Rob Eckos...... but you may be right about the other part".

BACKSTAGE.......

CAMERAS SHOW MONEY MIKE TALKING WITH CRIS HENNING AND DEVON WADE.

Money Mike: "Yes, I was disappointed about WrestleMania.... no one has beaten The BoogeySaints and you guys had a great chance to do it. But it's not me you need to worry about..... Wakeman didn't even want you two in that match at WrestleMania.... it's him you gotta...........

JUST THEN, SEBASTIAN CAIN ENTERS THE SHOT.

Sebastian Cain: "I don't care what it takes..... you guys are in charge now, so give me a match! I want Muhammad Hassan, tonight"!

Money Mike: "Is that right? Well I can do that, but how 'bout we raise the stakes? How 'bout the loser of that match...... leaves the TWF..... for good"?

CAIN DOESN'T EVEN HESITATE BEFORE ANSWERING.

Sebastian Cain: "Done........

HE THEN WALKS OFF AS MIKE TELLS WADE AND HENNING THEY'RE UP NEXT.

THE SHOT GOES TO ANOTHER PART OF THE BACKSTAGE AREA, WHERE TRAVIS WAKEMAN STANDS ACROSS FROM RANDY ORTON.

Randy Orton: "So what's the deal..... I thought you were supposed to be gravely ill".

Travis Wakeman: "Let's just say..... I got it taken care of. And please don't try to change the subject, Orton. I distinctly remember WrestleMania last year and oh yeah, payback can be a bitch. Because of that, you can forget about a rematch for the World title".

ORTON GRABS HIS HEAD WITH BOTH HANDS.

Randy Orton: "What?! Are you kidding me?! That was in my contract"!

Travis Wakeman: "Was..... not is. No, tonight you will face an old friend of yours....... tonight you will face Cody Rhodes".

ORTON GETS RIGHT UP IN WAKEMAN's FACE, OBVIOUSLY HEATED.

Randy Orton: "I swear.... if you so much......

Travis Wakeman: "I wouldn't, Randy........

WAKEMAN WALKS AWAY AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING.

YOSHI TATSU AND DUKE AXE ARE SHOWN IN THE RING, ALREADY TALKING STRATEGY.

STRONG BOOS FOLLOW AS CRIS HENNING AND DEVON WADE MAKE THEIR WAY OUT FROM THE BACK. THEY STILL HAVE NO ENTRANCE MUSIC, BUT WASTE NO TIME BICKERING WITH FANS IN THE AISLE.

J.R.: "Tag team action up next here on Rampage and you see the team of Wade and Henning who seem to have some support from The Empire, but definitely not all".

Lawler: "Money Mike seemed very disappointed about the defeat they suffered at WrestleMania.... it was about the only part of Money Mike's night that didn't go right"!

J.R.: "Well I have no doubt that if they had full support of The Empire, they might just be handed the tag team titles on a silver platter.... literally".

Lawler: "Hey.... it's the first night of the Era of The Empire..... give it a chance. But did I hear that right, Sebastian Cain versus Muhammad Hassan in a loser leaves match"?

J.R.: "That's what I got..... high stakes in that one for sure".

Cris Henning and Devon Wade vs. Yoshi Tatsu and Duke "Diamond Spider" Axe

After the bell sounded to get the match official, Yoshi Tatsu got into the ring with Cris Henning. Tatsu wanted to rely on his quickness to take control early, but after blocking a couple of kicks, he smashed the young Japanese superstar with a clothesline. He then dragged him to the corner and slapped the hand of Wade who came into the ring and kept up right where his partner left off. After a couple kicks to the head, Wade pulled Tatsu up and shot him to the corner. He followed in with a flying calf kick that crumpled Tatsu. From there, Wade turned and decked Axe, knocking him off the apron and onto the floor. He then grabbed Tatsy by the hair and led him across the ring, tagging Henning back in. Henning got in and punched Tatsu in his exposed rib cage twice before getting him up onto his shoulder. He was looking for a running powerslam but Tatsu shook free and connected with a round kick to the head when Henning turned around. After a somersault to his corner, he made the exchange to Axe who was ready to go. After taking out Henning with back to back clotheslines, Axe grabbed Wade by the head and under the right arm and yanked him over the top rope, into the ring. He then whipped Wade right into his own partner before delivering a backdrop suplex on Henning. He made the cover and got 1...........2..........., but Henning got a shoulder up. Tatsu was yelling from the apron for a tag and after a scoop slam on Henning, Axe went and did Tatsu the favor. Yoshi went right to the top rope, measuring Henning. But he missed with a flying roundhouse kick and landed very hard on his hip and lower back area. After a very nasty inverted neckbreaker, Henning made the tag to Wade who went to the top rope and landed one of the more unique moves the TWF has seen in awhile, a shooting star leg drop, right across Yoshi Tatsu's throat and he made the cover as referee Jack Doan issued the 1..............2................3.

Match Time: 6:38

Lawler: "Wow.... did you see that"?!

J.R.: "In all my years in this industry, I don't believe I have ever seen that one"!

MONEY MIKE APPEARED ON THE TWF TRON, APPLAUDING THE DUO AS THEY LEFT THE RING WITH THEIR ARMS RAISED.

Lawler: "Well it's certainly put a smile on the face of Money Mike.... and that can't be anything but good".

J.R.: "I have to admit, Wade and Henning work together as a team better than most teams in recent memory".

BACKSTAGE.........

CAMERAS SHOW COURTNEY TAYLOR IN THE BACK WITH JASON OLIVER, WHO IS WEARING HIS "CANADIAN MUSTANG" T-SHIRT.

Courtney Taylor: "With me now is the Canadian Mustang, the......

OLIVER MOTIONS HIS HANDS AS IF TO TELL HER TO KEEP GOING.

King of Sting? The..... best wrestler in the world today and..... sorry, I can't remember it all".

OLIVER RIPS THE MICROPHONE AWAY FROM HER.

Jason Oliver: "Fine, since you can't do your job, I'll do it for you. Jason, now that you have kicked the hell out of M.X. Ogden at WrestleMania, just like you said you would, what's next? Well.... isn't it obvious? Whoever needs to hear this, please pay attention. I said it before WrestleMania, and now it's time for it to happen! Matt Cruz, it's time for me to get my title back...... so you talk to The Empire or I will...... but it's time to make the match, for my title.... a reality"!

OLIVER WALKS AWAY AS THE SHOT FADES OUT.

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

COMMERCIALS FOR BUD LIGHT AND GAIN FABRIC SOFTENER ARE SHOWN.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, DOLPH ZIGGLER IS SHOWN TALKING TO A VERY PRETTY UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN BUT HE MOVES HER ASIDE WHEN HE SEES SOMETHING ACROSS THE WAY. ZIGGLER WALKS OVER AS THE CAMERA FOLLOWS, SHOWING KAYLA KARTER LEANING UP AGAINST THE WALL, TALKING ON THE PHONE.

Dolph Ziggler: "Hey.... girl".

Kayla Karter: "Do you mind?

ZIGGLER JUST STANDS THERE, STARING AT HER.

Ugh.... I'll have to call you back".

KAYLA HANGS UP THE PHONE AS ZIGGLER MAKES A MOVE TOWARDS HER.

Whoa.... back up. I'm not here for that".

Dolph Ziggler: "What are you here for"?

Kayla Karter: "To prove that I am the best women's competitor this business has ever seen.... nothing more, nothing less".

Dolph Ziggler: "Oh yeah? Well I happen to think that you're the best looking diva we've got around here".

Kayla Karter: "Yeah, how many times has that line worked for you"?

KAYLA WALKS PAST ZIGGLER, OBVIOUSLY ANNOYED.

BACK AT RINGSIDE, CODY RHODES' MUSIC HITS AND HE COMES OUT TO ALMOST UNANIMOUS BOOS.

J.R.: "Welcome back to Rampage everyone as we get set for one of tonight's marquee matches. Cody Rhodes having to face his one time mentor, Randy Orton".

Lawler: "The last we knew, Rhodes and Orton were on good terms so it'll be interesting to see how this one shakes out".

"VOICES" STARTS UP AND RANDY ORTON COMES OUT FROM THE BACK, SLOWLY APPROACHING THE RING TO LOUD BOOS.

J.R.: "Orton was informed earlier this evening that he will not get a TWF World title rematch, something that goes all the way back to WrestleMania 10 and came back to bite him".

Lawler: "Look, I know The Empire is runnin' the show, but I don't see how they can nullify Orton's pre-negotiated contract".

J.R.: "Orton will have to work his way into another title shot and with The Empire in charge, who knows when that will be".

Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes

As the bell sounded, Rhodes extended his hand to Orton who shook it but then used the opposite hand to slap Rhodes across the face. Cody fired back with a wild right hand but Orton countered right into his patented backbreaker before setting Rhodes up for the "RKO". He went for it but Cody pushed him to the ropes and hit a nice dropkick. Rhodes then followed up with a quick legdrop to take control of the match. After pulling Orton to his feet, he belted him across the chest with 2 knifedge chops before lifting him up to the top rope. But before he could climb up himself, Orton used his right foot to kick Rhodes in the face before flying off with a clothesline. After putting the 'Orton Stomp' on Rhodes, Orton was ready to put his one time protege away. He measured him again but again, Cody countered as he came in, landing a dropkick on the right kneecap. Rhodes then performed a little full body stomp of his own and after wearing Orton down with a reverse chin lock, he tried to pull him up into the "Cross Rhodes" but Orton escaped it and kicked him in the gut. After running the ropes, he threw a clothesline but Rhodes ducked and then flew at Orton as he came off the other side with a crossbody. But all in one motion, Orton countered into the "RKO" and rolled Rhodes over for the 1........2........3.

Match Time: 7:11

J.R.: "Oh what an RKO! My God that came out of nowhere"!

Lawler: "Well he's been stripped of a guaranteed rematch, but with performances like that, The Empire may have no choice but to give Orton some recognition"!

ORTON STAYED IN THE RING, STANDING OVER RHODES AS "VOICES" PLAYED.

J.R.: "Yes, there are some very interesting days ahead as it relates to Randy Orton and The Empire".

CAMERAS PICK UP OUTSIDE THE BUILDING AS M.X. OGDEN COMES ON CAMERA, STANDING NEAR THE PRODUCTION TRUCK. THE SUN HAS GONE DOWN AND DARKNESS IS SETTING IN.

M.X. Ogden: "Hey Empire! Yeah.... it's me.... outside right at the truck! So if you're considering giving Oliver that title match, I hope you think twice! Because I'm not done with him, no, not even close! And if I don't get another match with him, well (laughs), let's just say I pull the plug on the rest of this show. What's that gonna cost ya...........

MUHAMMAD HASSAN's MUSIC COMES ON AND HE COMES OUT FROM THE BACK. HE IS NOT WEARING HIS CUSTOMARY HEADDRESS TONIGHT AND HAS A MICROPHONE IN HAND.

J.R.: "What the..... M.X. Ogden is threatening to pull the plug on Rampage tonight"?!

Lawler: "That's sure the way it seemed, J.R.".

Muhammad Hassan: "Cut that music off!

THE BOOS OF THE CROWD GET LOUDER.

Sebastian Cain..... the one man who stood between me and my goal of becoming King of Cable champion. I pretended to be your friend..... you pretended to understand me. Have any of you ever heard the saying that sometimes, things really are as they seem?! Yeah, had I won the King of Cable title, I planned on helping to air Rampage on al-Jazeera television and make it an even bigger program..... and to make me an even bigger champion than the TWF has ever seen"!

THE BOOS ARE RESOUNDING BY THIS POINT.

Lawler: "Did I just hear that"?

Muhammad Hassan: "Tonight, I get the next best thing. The chance to rid the TWF of that gullible punk, Sebastian Cain. So come on out here.... old friend..... let's get this over with"!

HASSAN THROWS THE MIC ASIDE WHEN "BLACK" BY SEVENDUST COMES ON AND A LOUD CHEER FOLLOWS. BUT CAIN IS NOT OUT.

J.R.: "Where is he..... where's Cain"?

Lawler: "There he is..... in the crowd"!

SEBASTIAN CAIN MADE HIS WAY THROUGH THE FANS AND CAME FROM BEHIND HASSAN. HASSAN TURNED RIGHT INTO A BIG RIGHT HAND AND CAIN WAS ALL OVER HIM. REFEREE SCOTT MARTIN ASKED FOR THE BELL TO START THE MATCH.

Loser Leaves the TWF

Like a wold animal, Cain was all over Hassan, going into a rage. After kicking and stomping at Hassan, Cain pulled him up and whipped him into the corner and flew in with a hard forearm to the face. Martin tried to pull Cain away to get some control and that allowed Hassan to stick a finger in his eye. Hassan then kicked Cain right in the crotch and he doubled over, falling to the mat and rolling out of the ring. Martin looked ready to disqualify him but Hassan got in his face, yelling at him that he would be "discriminating against him" if he called for the bell. About that time, Cain got a hold of a microphone. "Don't disqualify him, ref, yelled Cain..... he's not gettin' off that easily! The crowd yelled as Cain got back into the ring, still in pain. Hassan jumped right on him with a shot to the back of the head and after some more stiff shots, he pulled him up and delivered a reverse suplex. Hassan controlled the next several minutes of the match, keeping Cain on the mat. He started to work on the lower back, but every time he tried to set up the Camel Clutch, Cain was ready. Finally, he pulled Cain up and went for a reverse STO but Cain countered and lifted Hassan up, dropping him over the top rope. From there, Cain grabbed him by the back of the head and smashed Hassan head first into the top turnbuckle pad 3 times. But he didn't stop there. He rammed him into the middle turnbuckle pad 3 times and then even the bottom pad 3 times. Cain was all fired up as he pulled Hassan up and then threw him shoulder first into the steel ring post. Cain had completely taken control of the match and as Hassan slowly tried to get out of the corner, Hassan grabbed him and delivered the "Mark of Cain". That led to a 3 count, one in which the entire crowd joined in counting!

Match Time: 8:53

J.R.: "That's it...... the Mark of Cain has ended the TWF career of Muhammad Hassan"!

Lawler: "And good riddance..... he won't be missed"!

THE CROWD IN MSG WENT WILD AS "BLACK" PLAYED.

J.R.: "You got that right.... listen to this place"!

CAIN WENT OUTSIDE THE RING AND GRABBED ONE OF THE NICE CAMERAS FROM A RINGSIDE CAMERAMAN. AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE RING, HE WAITED FOR HASSAN TO GET UP. SLOWLY, HE DID, LOOKING INTO THE CROWD IN DISBELIEF. BUT WHEN HE TURNED AROUND, CAIN BUSTED THE CAMERA INTO MANY PIECES, RIGHT AGAINST HIS HEAD!

Lawler: "Oh did you hear that?! Hassan may get on his tv station after that"!

J.R.: "Sebastian Cain has returned the favor from WrestleMania and then some! From this point forward, we will never again have to mention the name Muhammad Hassan"!

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

A COMMERCIAL FOR NFL REDZONE IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PREVIEW FOR THE MOVIE "LOTTERY TICKET".

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, TRAVIS WAKEMAN IS SHOWN WITH GINA CARANO, WHO HAS THE WOMEN's TITLE OVER HER SHOULDER.

Gina Carano: "Like I said, as long as I'm treated fairly, I'm not afraid to get in that ring and defend this title against anyone".

Travis Wakeman: "That's good to hear and I'm sure the challenges you have to face will be...... very demanding".

AT THAT TIME, TRISH STRATUS COMES INTO THE SHOT.

Trish Stratus: "But just so we're clear...... I'll be handling most of the decisions when it comes to you and...... that title".

GINA GETS A BIT OF A GRIN ON HER FACE.

Gina Carano: "Whatever..............

AFTER GINA LEAVES THE OFFICE, THE SHOT GOES TO THE RING WHERE MONICA IS STANDING WITH THE BOOGEYSAINTS AND SHEAMUS ON ONE SIDE OF THE RING WHILE ON THE OTHER IS J.J. RAMPLIN, AXL IRVIN AND DYLAN JANSENS.

J.R.: "We've got superstars en masse out here in the ring, King, and there's no indication as to why".

Monica: "Okay, so we've all been called out to this ring and for what? Simple, this is just another attempt to throw a major challenge at my boys and try to get the tag team straps off us! So come out out, Empire...... you may've screwed me out of my title..... but the tag belts will never come off The Saint and Boogeyman"!

BOOS FOLLOW THAT STATEMENT WHEN MONEY MIKE APPEARS ON THE TWF TRON.

Money Mike: "Hello, Monica, how are you? So you guys want to know what you're doing out there. Well, it turns out The BoogeySaints and Sheamus all have titles and the three guys on the other side of the ring are long time TWF veterans who at one time or another..... have voiced their opinions that they deserve more big chances then they get. So guess what? Jansens...... Ramplin........ Irvin..... tonight is a chance for the three of you. If any of you pin Sheamus, you are the new TWF King of Cable champion. If any of you pin either The Boogeyman or my buddy, Mr. Saint James, you will select one of the other men to be your partner as you will be the new Rampage Tag Team champions. But........ if the three of you lose this match, you will not get a single title shot for one full calendar year. (laughs) Have fun".

THE TWF TRON TURNS OFF AS REFEREE JIM KORDERAS HITS THE RING.

Lawler: "Oh my gosh....... what a match this has become"!

J.R.: "Huge stakes here as the Rampage Tag Team titles and the King of Cable title are all on the line but if the team of Ramplin, Jansens and Axl lose..... no title shot of any kind for an entire year"!

All or nothing- TWF King of Cable/Rampage Tag Team Title Match

Challengers: J.J. "The Ram" Ramplin, Axl Irvin and Dylan Jansens vs. Sheamus and The BoogeySaints w/ Monica

There seemed to be a lot of confusion as the match started between the champions side but they had to get right into the action as Dylan Jansens started things off with Sheamus and he got in a couple of quick kicks but when he went for an irish whip, Sheamus reversed it. He missed with a clothesline and DJ used the ropes to spring off and nail the King of Cable with a dropkick. Jansens made the tag to Axl Irvin who quickly went for a cover but Sheamus pushed him off before even a 1 count. Axl kept coming with kicks to the midsection once Sheamus got up, knocking him into the corner. He then tried to jump onto him but Sheamus caught him and just dumped him over the top rope to the floor. As Sheamus got in the face of Korderas, Saint James got down off the apron and caught Axl with a boot to the side of the head. Sheamus then made the tag to The Boogeyman who waited as Saint pulled Axl up and rolled him into the ring. Boogeyman got him in his sights and went right to the attack. After some hard clotheslines, Boogeyman pulled Axl up and slapped both hands around his throat but Axl shook free and then rocked Boogeyman with a right hand. Axl fell into his corner and made the exchange to The Ram who came in and barreled right into Boogeyman with the Ram's Horns. He covered him and got a long 2 count before The Saint came in to break up the fall. As Korderas forced The Saint back to his corner, Ramplin picked up right where he left off, grabbing Boogeyman and hitting a big vertical suplex. Ramplin yelled for Boogeyman to get up, sensing a big finish. Boogeyman got up and he charged in with the big spear again, but Boogeyman stuffed it with a big boot to the head. Boogeyman began to gyrate his body before landing a big legdrop on Ramplin. Saint James tagged into the match and walked around Ramplin in a circle, looking down on him. After getting him to his feet, The Saint pushed him into the corner and laid into him with a rapid succession of punches. He then lifted him up on his shoulder and delivered a big shoulder breaker. Saint James went for the cover, hooking the leg, but Ramplin was up at 2. The Saint got Ramplin up again but Ramplin showed signs of life with some quick jabs to the abdomen. He then hit the ropes and Saint threw a kick which he ducked. After coming off the other side, Ramplin caught The Saint with a flying back elbow that was right on the money. Ramplin went over and made the tag to Jansens who went straight to the top rope. He flew off with a rounding splash on The Saint but he got his knees up right in his gut. Jansens rolled around the mat in pain as Saint made the tag to Sheamus. Sheamus measured Jansens and crushed him with the Brogue kick when he got to his feet. He covered him and got 1....................2................, but before Korderas could register the 3 count, both Ramplin and Axl came in to break it up. That drew The BoogeySaints into the ring and the fight was on. Korderas did all he could to get the match back under control and after getting some of the men back to their corners, Axl tagged himself in by slapping the shoulder of Jansens. Sheamus crushed Jansens with a clothesline but not realizing Irvin was the legal man in the match, he was put down with a schoolboy roll up for the 3 count!

Match Time: 10:10

Lawler: "Whoa.... what the heck just happened"?!

J.R.: "Axl Irvin just became the King of Cable champion! He pinned Sheamus"!

"THE REALEST" BY YOUNG JEEZY COMES ON AND AXL IRVIN SNATCHES THE KING OF CABLE TITLE BELT FROM KORDERAS AND HOLDING IT UP AS BOTH RAMPLIN AND JANSENS APPLAUDED. INCENSED, SHEAMUS ARGUED WITH SOME OF THE FANS OUTSIDE THE RING.

Lawler: "I don't think Sheamus can believe what has happened here"!

J.R.: "Well not only is Axl Irvin the new King of Cable, but Ramplin and Jansens also escape the doom of not being eligible for a title shot within the next year"!

BACKSTAGE......

RICHARD RAMSLEY IS SHOWN WITH TROY GAFGEN IN THE INTERVIEW AREA BACKSTAGE. HE SHOVES TODD GRISHAM OUT OF THE SHOT.

Richard Ramsley: "I don't have time for this.... listen, Tirpak, I want to explain a few things, to you, and to everyone. I didn't want you in my group because I like you. I don't respect you, I think you're garbage, and I think you're a washed up has been. But you know what? I felt like doing something nice, for a change. I thought, why not take this worthless pile of nothing, and give him a little something to do? It will bolster my numbers, and make Tirpak actually worth something. But no... instead of just graciously accepting my offer, you had to fight back. So what, Tirpak? So you beat me. You had your moment in the sun, and you whipped my ass with a kendo stick. Now what? I mean... I'll recover, I'll move on, and I'll be fine. But what are you going to do? Nothing. just like you always do. You're going to brag, and brag, and brag about that one moment, and you're never going to make another one. And I don't like that. You being around means that you're going to take MY time, and I won't stand for it. You don't want to join me? You don't want to take the easy way? Fine, don't, I don't really give a damn. But guess what, Tirpak? Now, you're going to have to take the hard way out of my life. No witty, well thought out speeches, no clever metaphors, none of that. Quite simply, Tirpak, me and Troy, we're going to erase you. We're going to erase you from our lives, from our careers, and more importantly, from the TWF. I refuse to let a rotting, bloated corpse fester upon my path to greatness. I WILL gain more members. I WILL gain more power and influence, and I WILL become the greatest wrestler this company has ever seen, and I'm going to bulldoze you out of my way in the process"!

RAMSLEY AND GAFGEN WALK OFF AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING.

"THE NEXT EPISODE" PLAYS OUT TO THE SOLD OUT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CROWD AND THE PEOPLE EXPLODE OUT OF THEIR SEATS. THE CAMERA ROTATES AROUND TO ONE OF THE ENTRANCES IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE GARDEN TO SEE MATT CRUZ AND MARIA MAKE THEIR WAY DOWN THE STAIRS THROUGH THE CROWD. FIREWORKS BLAST OFF AND ORANGE AND WHITE CONFETTI FALL FROM THE CEILING OF THE GARDEN. CRUZ HAS THE WORLD TITLE WRAPPED AROUND HIS WAIST. HE AND MARIA ARE ALL SMILES AS HE HOPS OVER THE BARRICADE AND THEN HELPS MARIA OVER, HE GRABS A MICROPHONE AND THEN SOAKS IN THE CHEERS.

J.R: "There he is, King, the man who defeated one of the most dominant champions in the last five years at WrestleMania. Matt Cruz's journey, that started at the Royal Rumble, culminated at the Grand Daddy of them all when he made the Viper, Randy Orton, tap out"!

Lawler: "I never thought it would happen, J.R. He made a believer out of me and a lot of people at WrestleMania, although, his celebration was short lived when he was beat up by the new owner of the TWF, Travis Wakeman, and his new group, the Empire!"

J.R.: "That was a heinous attack, partner, but let's see what Cruz has to say about it tonight".

CRUZ LOOKS AROUND AND SMILES AT THE CROWD CHANTING HIS NAME. HE UNHOOKS THE BELT FROM AROUND HIS WAIST AND CLIMBS THE TURNBUCKLE AND HOLDS UP THE BELT FOR THE CROWD. HE THEN GOES TO MARIA AND HANDS HER THE BELT, WHICH SHE DRAPES OVER HER SHOULDER.

Matt Cruz: "I guess I could come out here and be all humble and gracious about becoming the new World Champ, but come on, that wouldn't be me! (the crowd cheers loudly) From all the bad asses in Brooklyn, to the Boogie down Bronx, to uptown Manhattan, to everyone who supported me all around the US and the world I say..... Thank you! (the cheers grow louder) To anyone who didn't think I could do it and the haters who are crying into their beers about it, I say..... you're just going to have to learn to eat $#!@ and like the taste 'cause I ain't going nowheres! Randy Orton didn't think I had what it took, but I proved him wrong in front of the world. I'll give the devil his due, that was by far the hardest match I've ever been in. You ever want a rematch, I'll be more than happy to oblige and make you tap one more time! Now, I'd like to address the elephant in the room, and that's the Empire. (boos ring out from the crowd) This will be the last time I address them unless necessary because, God knows, the guys in charge of the Empire haven't had the spotlight enough! Ya'll tried to take away my moment at WrestleMania, but as you can see, I'm making my own right now! You guys may be in charge technically, but I ain't scared of any of you. Let's take a look at Matt Morgan. Last time I saw you, I was making you tap like a bitch at WrestleMania 6 when I was a rookie beginner! With tears running down your cheeks and piss running down your leg, you ran from Rampage not long after that. I've got more for ya if you want and I'll put it right on your overhanging forehead. (Maria busts out laughing as the crowd cheers.) Chili con Carney, the pet poodle of the TWF. He's only a tough guy when Money Mike is pulling on his leash, whether it's in the Horsemen or now in the Empire. Money Mike, who must be giggling like a pervert at a magazine stand now that he's on Wakemans' jock. The only thing I have to say about Trish Stratus is that she is a beautiful woman who should have the decency to grow old gracefully and lay off the plastic surgery. You're not allowed to have an exoskeleton unless you're a beetle! Which leads me to the leader of the group, the poster child for VD, Travis Wakeman. I used to think he was a stand up dude, but he proved that he is nothing but a walking scrotum by hooking up with the likes of those goofs. Whether you guys feel like sending one of you punk bitches after me or if I have to pretend I'm Alba Rios and take on all of you at once, it makes no difference to me, I'll be ready for you!

MARIA HAS A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE UNTIL SHE SEES ONE SINGLE FAN IN THE FRONT ROW WITH A JASON OLIVER SIGN. SHE SCOFFS AT THE SIGN AND TAPS CRUZ ON THE SHOULDER AND POINTS HIM OUT TO CRUZ.

Matt Cruz: "Yeah, I see him. There are kids present, homey, the judge know you're here? (The crowd laughs again while the Jason Oliver fan gives Cruz the finger) Good comeback. Which reminds me, I heard Jason Oliver get his thong in a bunch last time on Rampage and started throwing out all kinds of challenges to whoever is the new World Champion after WrestleMania. Looked to me that, even though you beat M.X. Ogden at 'Mania, he had you damn near soiling yourself when he had you backed up with that hammer. If your business with Ogden is done, my dance card is free, so I have no problem taking on the "Canadian Mustang". Pfft! Everyone knows the best Mustangs are made Ford tough in America! That goes for anyone in the back who wants to try me. I don't give a flying fornication what anyone else has to say, I am the man around here now. Why? That's why! (Cruz points to the World title belt draped on Maria's shoulder. Maria smirks and nods her head in agreement.) I am the Rocky Mountain Maniac, and I am the World Heavyweight Champion! Try me and I'll tap you like a keg"!

JUST THEN, "FLY FROM THE INSIDE" BY SHINEDOWN COMES ON AND JASON OLIVER COMES OUT WITH A MICROPHONE TO NOTHING BUT BOOS.

Jason Oliver: "Did I hear that right? Is it really gonna be that easy?! Matt Cruz.... agrees to give me a World title shot? Before you do.... Matt, let me remind you that until you won the Royal Rumble this year, based solely off the fact that your little girlfriend there drew you a great number, you were fading into oblivion. But me..... a man who came into this thing at the same time you did..... I've been a star since the day I walked through those doors. So you can come out here and talk about this and that and what you're not scared to do...... but I've got at least three holds that are superior to your cloverleaf, so we'll see who taps out, bitch"!

J.R.: "Wow"!

BOOS FLY AROUND THE GARDEN AGAIN WHEN MONEY MIKE AND TRAVIS WAKEMAN ARE SHOWN ON THE TWF TRON FROM THEIR OFFICE.

Money Mike: "Listen up, boys. Oliver, you are going to receive a TWF World title shot..... but we're also prepared to give M.X. Ogden what he wants to and make it a triple threat for the title"!

Travis Wakeman: "But, last time I checked, Ogden was outside making some pretty serious threats. So yeah, that match will go down. All Ogden has to do is...................

WITH THAT, BOTH MONEY MIKE AND TRAVIS WAKEMAN LEAVE THE OFFICE AS A CAMERA FOLLOWS.

Lawler: "Wait a minute, what is this"?

THE CAMERA FOLLOWS THE EMPIRE ALL THE WAY OUTSIDE THE GARDEN WHERE M.X. OGDEN IS STANDING NEAR THE PRODUCTION TRUCK. AFTER A BRIEF STANDOFF, MIKE AND WAKEMAN PUSH ON TOWARDS OGDEN WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN......... NOTHING BUT A SNOWY SCREEN IS SHOWN.

OFF AIR...............