Sacramento, California
Attendance: 14,201
February 22, 2011
Rampage came to ARCO arena ready to put on a show in front of a huge audience. The marquee helped hype the "homecoming" of the brand new TWF King of the Ring, Sebastian Cain. The show was started with Uprising, as usual, but there was a buzz in the arena that didn't go away the entire evening.
Gina Carano and Kelly vs. Kayla Karter and Katie Lea We start the night off with divas action and looking to make her case for another title shot, Karter took the fight to the reigning Women's champion, Carano. Finally Carano was able to tag out and Kelly came in and got some shots in on Karter but she soon ran right into a big kick to the face. Katie Lea would come into the match and was all over Kelly with a steady diet of suplexes. But off an irish whip, Kelly was able to make a blind tag and Carano came into the ring and dropped Katie Lea with a discus clothesline. She went to lock in a submission hold but Karter came in to break it up. Kelly got back into the ring and her and Gina teamed up to knock Karter out of the ring. When Katie Lea got back up, Carano dropped her with a round kick to the head and covered her for the win. Karter just stared in the direction of Carano as she left with the belt.
Rob Storm vs. Kaval In a rematch from the last Rampage, Kaval set out to get back the loss he suffered to "Canada's Favorite Son". He punished him with kicks to the body before connecting with a springboard roundhouse that almost won the match. Storm did all he could to fight back but Kaval was relentless, really pushing the pace. He flung Storm into a corner and came in with a cartwheel into a wicked kick to the head. Storm was almost cowering in the corner as Kaval got up, looking to keep the pressure on. But Storm ducked his head in between the ring ropes and as the referee tried to get Kaval away, Storm used an undetected mule kick right to the groin. He then turned and delivered the "Great White North", defeating Kaval for a second straight time. As the Canadian National Anthem played Storm away, an irate Kaval slapped the mat in frustration.
RAMPAGE GOES LIVE
THE ARCO ARENA IS SHOWN, FLOWING WITH ENERGY FROM A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TWF FANS AS PYRO POPS OFF THE STAGE.
Jim Ross: "We are in the capitol of California for TWF Rampage and what a massive show we have on tap tonight, King"!
Jerry Lawler: "It's hard to put into words what we're gonna witness tonight, J.R.! Not only are we in the hometown of Sebastian Cain, but we will also see him take on CM Punk in the main event"!
"PRICELESS" COMES ON AND TED DIBIASE COMES OUT TO MOSTLY ALL BOOS.
J.R.: "We also understand that The Empire will make a major announcement concerning the TWF Tag Team titles currently held by The BoogeySaints".
Lawler: "Heh... it seems like The BoogeySaints have had those belts since the Clinton Administration".
J.R.: "We've got Ted Dibiase out here ready for action and he will take on Christian to get things started tonight but speculation is running rampant as to what that announcement is going to be".
CHRISTIAN's MUSIC COMES ON AND HE COMES OUT TO A VERY BIG POP.
Lawler: "Well it could be anything.... with The Empire, who knows".
J.R.: "Well if I were to give any advice to The BoogeySaints...... I hope you've done what you need to to get on the good side of The Empire".
Lawler: "Are you suggesting that they play favorites, J.R."?
J.R.: "What show have you been watching? Anyways, singles action here between two of the young stars of Rampage and I see it as an important match for both".
Lawler: "Is Dibiase asking the referee to frisk Christian"?
Ted Dibiase vs. Christian Dibiase requested that referee Jose Mendez pat down Christian to check for foreign objects but it led to one of the oldest tricks in the book, one Christian wouldn't fall for. Dibiase tried to come in with an attack but Christian kicked him in the gut and then pounded him with several punches. Off an irish whip, he was able to lock a sleeper hold on but Dibiase quickly countered by backing into the corner. After a European style uppercut, he whipped Christian to the far corner and ran in but was met with a right foot to the face. Christian then went to the middle turnbuckle and landed a nice reverse flying elbow that connected. Christian made the cover and got a 2 count. Back to the feet, he tried to negotiate a reverse DDT but Dibiase countered into a northern lights suplex. He got Christian up and tried to grab him for "Dream Street" but Christian had it well scouted and before he could lock it in, Christian flung him over his shoulder. He then got Dibiase up and shot him to the corner, following in. But in one swift motion, Dibiase got out of his way and rolled him up. But he also got both feet up on the middle ring rope and Mendez never saw it as he registered the 3 count. Match Time: 3:17 Lawler: "He pinned him..... Dibiase wins it"! J.R.: "Yeah and all it took was putting his feet one the ropes for more leverage to do it"! "PRICELESS" PLAYED AGAIN AND DIBIASE LEFT TO MASSIVE BOOS AS CHRISTIAN TRIED TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED TO MENDEZ. Lawler: "The ref didn't see it, Christian.... it's no use"! J.R.: "I just find it funny that a guy who wanted his opponent checked for foreign objects before the match wins the match like that... goes to show ya what kind of guy Dibiase really is"! BACKSTAGE.......
Troy Gafgen is shown walking to the locker room. He opens the door,
and is instantly taken back.
Troy Gafgen: "What the hell.... Ramsley, what's going on now"?!
The camera moves into the room to show a bizarre sight. Sitting on
the couch, eating a slice of pizza, is Richard Ramsley, though he's
barely recognizable. He's wearing a long, red, leather trench coat,
and red leather pants. He wears two very large brown zippered boots,
with the zipper on each undone. His long, normally brown hair, is dyed
a bright white, and is slightly more groomed. Most noticeably,
however, is the giant sword sitting on the couch next to him. It looks
to be either pure silver, or completely plated, and it features the
head of a demon above the handle. Laying next to the sword, are two
guns, one jet black, the other gun metal. Ramsley, smirking, puts his
free hand behind his head.
Richard Ramsley: "Ramsley's not here, man. You must be that cat, Troy".
Ramsley pulls his knees up to his chest, and springs off the couch
and onto his feet. Exuding an air of cockiness, he walks over to Troy
and nonchalantly extends his hand to him.
Richard Ramsley: "Name's Dante".
Troy, at this point appears both stunned and enraged.
Troy Gafgen: "Ramsley, you're not.... no, you know what? Whatever. Tell me,
Dante, what are you doing here and where's Ramsley"?
Ramsley pulls his hand back and shrugs.
Richard Ramsley: "Not sure myself, man. All I know is, he called me up last
night and told me he had a job he wanted me to do. Said I had to talk with some guy named CM Punk. We're supposed to take down two nobodies here tonight. Now, I'm a Devil Hunter, myself. I usually don't take jobs like this.
But... heh... he made me a pretty good offer".
Ramsley smirks as he motions to the pizza box on the table.
Troy Gafgen: "Take down.... whoa, whoa, whoa, you don't mean that big ass
sword over there, do you!? Those guns"?!
Richard Ramsley: *Laughs* "No, man, no. That dude was pretty adamant about me
not actually killing anyone. Nah, he just wants me to play
wrestler for a night. Pretty cool, actually. I've never done any work
in front of such a big crowd before. Well, whatever. By the way, that
Ramsley guy wanted me to give you a message. He says, "Don't worry, I
have everything under control".
Troy just shakes his head and sighs.*
Troy Gafgen: "Yeah... sure he does. But as far as I know, you don't have a match tonight".
Gafgen quickly leaves the locker room as Ramsley plops back down on
the couch and continues eating his pizza.
Richard Ramsley (to himself): "Then I'll have to get into the ring another way, won't I"?
THE SHOT FADES OUT AND GOES TO BREAK......... COMMERCIAL BREAK.......... A COMMERCIAL FOR DORITOS IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PREVIEW FOR THE MOVIE "I AM NUMBER FOUR". RETURN FROM BREAK...... AN EMPTY GYM IS SHOWN BEFORE A WELL BUILT MAN WALKS IN. HE IMMEDIATELY GRABS A JUMP ROPE AND STARTS TO GO INTO AN EXERCISE ROUTINE. THE VIDEO ALSO SHOWS THE MAN LIFTING WEIGHTS FROM A BENCHPRESS AND HITTING A SPEEDBAG. THE CAMERA GETS CLOSE IN ON THE MAN's CHISELED FRAME AS HE IS VERY CONCENTRATED ON HIS WORKOUT REGIME. TODD JOHNSTON....... COMING SOON.......... RETURN FROM BREAK.... THE EMPIRE SUITE...... BACK TO LIVE ACTION, ALL KINDS OF RACKET IS HEARD INSIDE THE EMPIRE SUITE WHEN THERE IS A KNOCK AT THE DOOR. THE NOISE CONTINUES AND THERE IS ANOTHER KNOCK. FINALLY, MONEY MIKE COMES FROM AROUND THE CORNER, PUTTING A SHIRT ON. HE OPENS THE DOOR TO SEE EDDIE SAINT JAMES AND MONICA. MIKE JUST STANDS THERE, SEEMING SURPRISED TO SEE THEM. Monica: "Look, if this is gonna be one of those typical Money Mike jokes, we're not in the mood". Money Mike: "Oh no, we have something we need to inform you of..... step inside". STEPHANIE McMAHON COMES FROM AROUND THE CORNER IN THE POSH SUITE, FIXING HER HAIR. Money Mike: "Honey.... The BoogeySaints are here". Stephanie McMahon: "Oh good..... so did you tell them our decision"? Monica: "What decision"? Money Mike: "Well it's clear that you guys have become quite possibly the greatest tag team in TWF history.... and you also know that I like to take the credit for that". Monica: "We've proven we never needed you". Money Mike: "Yeah, whatever. Anyways, it's time to put the two of you to the next test. So The Empire is scouring the wrestling world, looking for sixteen tag teams to compete in a single elimination tournament. The winners will be declared the number one contenders and will face you for the tag team titles". Monica: "Not a problem... we'll be ready". Stephanie McMahon: "And you might want to go to the closet and tell the other member of your team that". Monica: "I wouldn't talk about closets, Steph.... seems you're becoming an expert on getting into them". MONICA AND THE SAINT TURN AND WALK AWAY AND STEPHANIE IS VISIBLY IRRITATED BY HER REMARK. Money Mike: "Uh..... one more thing. Saint James, I'd like to see how good you are on your own, in singles action. So tonight, you will face Matt Morgan". MONICA AND THE SAINT DON'T SEEM FAZED BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND LEAVE. The Hart Dynasty vs. Sylvester Terkay and Elijah Burke With the announcement of an upcoming tag team tournament, this was an important match for two teams looking to get an invitation. Terkay and Burke were teaming together for the first time in quite awhile but they looked very good against the Harts. Tyson Kidd and Elijah Burke had a great series in the ring, exchanging high impact moves. But after reversing an irish whip and powerslamming Kidd, Burke was able to bring the 'Manbear' into the match. Terkay overpowered Kidd and nearly put the match away on several occasions, but Kidd showed a lot of heart by hanging in there. After a running shoulderbreaker, Terkay made the cover but could only get a 2 count. He pulled Kidd up and whipped him into the corner but when he charged in, Kidd put both feet in his face. He then went to the apron and used the ropes to spring into the ring with a clothesline on the big guy. Both men were down and the crowd was urging Kidd to get to the corner. He did, slapping the hand of Harry Smith. Smith came in with a head of steam and dropped Terkay with a clothesline followed by a big legdrop. Burke got into the ring but Smith caught him with a hip toss before dropping the big leg on him too. He then got Terkay up onto his shoulders and swung him around but Burke grabbed his partner's foot to get him off the Canadian Bulldog's shoulders. Smith tagged Burke with a right hand but he turned around and Terkay was waiting with the Heart Punch. Smith fell back to the mat and Terkay covered him for the win. Match Time: 12:34 Lawler: "That heart punch put Smith out.... what a win for these guys"! J.R.: "Well it was the team one time known as the Knockout-Tapout Connection that lost the tag team titles to The BoogeySaints, something that seems like ancient history now". Lawler: "Well with this tournament looming, this could be a team who could go through it if they get the chance". J.R.: "It's by invitation only and if The Empire is behind it, that really makes me question things, but I am very interested to see what kind of teams this thing draws". BACKSTAGE AREA...... TROY GAFGEN IS SHOWN WALKING THROUGH THE BACKSTAGE AREA IN THE DIRECTION OF THE RING WHEN CM PUNK COMES UP. CM Punk: "What is up with Ramsley"? Troy Gafgen: "I don't know.... I don't know what to do about him. Last I knew, he thought his name was Dante or somethin'". CM Punk: "He just found me and was telling me about some guy who wears a mask and kills his stepfather or something and he is intent on......... Troy Gafgen: "Like I said.... I don't know what to do.... but you'll get nowhere listening to any of that". CM Punk: "Okay man, I'll go and try to talk to him again maybe..... go take care of business out there". IN THE RING, PRIMO IS SHOWN GETTING LOOSE WHEN "RUN TO THE HILLS" BY IRON MAIDEN COMES ON AND TROY GAFGEN COMES OUT TO MOSTLY ALL BOOS. J.R.: "I have no idea what to make of this situation involving Richard Ramsley but I think Troy Gafgen has the best approach by not trying to make any sense of it". Lawler: "Richard Ramsley was already one of the more odd guys around here but he's gone off the deep end now". J.R.: "Ya gotta remember, it was Troy Gafgen who at one time wanted to be under Ramsley's wing.... wanted his tutelage and now...... he may be wishing he never made that career choice". Troy Gafgen vs. Primo Right off the bat, Gafgen turned and took a swing at Primo but he missed and Primo bounced off the ropes, attacking the big man with a dropkick. After some leg kicks, Primo grabs the left arm of Gafgen and tries to whip him to the ropes but Gafgen blocks it and flings Primo over the top rope. He lands on the apron but a right hand from Gafgen knocks him to the floor. After going outside the ring, Gafgen scoops Primo up and rams him into the steel ring post before rolling him back into the ring. From there, it's all Gafgen, just punishing Primo. After delivering a ring shaking spinebuster, he pulled Primo up and drove him into the mat with a powerbomb. That led to Gafgen's finisher, "The Sickness" and it was all over. Match Time: 4:55 But after the match, Ramsley came out from the back, still wearing the outfit he was seen in earlier and he proceeded to assault Primo. After bloodying him with several punches, Ramsley got up and let up a primal yell before jumping back onto Primo, smashing him with headbutts before Gafgen finally had to pull him off. But right when he did, Ramsley just stood with a calm smile before leaving the ring. J.R.: "What in the hell was going on?! This is craziness"! Lawler: "Ramsley has truly lost it". J.R.: "I'm not sure we don't need the orderlies out here for this guy"! RAMSLEY SEEMED LIKE HE WANTED TO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP TO THE RING, BUT GAFGEN HELD HIM BACK AND ALMOST FORCED HIM TO THE BACK. BACKSTAGE AREA....... CAMERAS IN THE BACK SHOW STEPHANIE McMAHON TALKING TO WADE BARRETT. THE CONVERSATION CAN'T BE HEARD, HOWEVER. COMMERCIAL BREAK........ A COMMERCIAL FOR DOMINO's PIZZA IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR PERT SHAMPOO. RETURN FROM BREAK.... BACKSTAGE...... WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, MONEY MIKE IS SHOWN WITH CRIS HENNING AND DEVON WADE. Money Mike: "Like I said.... I've given you boys another match with Yoshi Tatsu and Jansens, but I'm tellin' ya, if you lose that match, you won't even be in the tag team tournament". Devon Wade: "We got it....... Money Mike: "There's one other thing...... TIFFANIE COMES INTO THE SHOT WEARING A VERY LOW CUT BLACK DRESS. I am placing Tiffanie in your corner.... just to help make sure you guys don't blow it again". WADE AND HENNING BOTH SEEM FINE WITH THIS DECISION AS THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING. "WANTED MAN" BY REV THEORY COMES ON AND J.J. RAMPLIN MAKES HIS WAY OUT FROM THE BACK TO SOME LOUD CHEERS. J.R.: "So Wade and Henning have to win tonight or they won't even be invited to participate in the recently announced tag team tournament, King"! Lawler: "Some tough love being shown there by Money Mike but I........ J.R.: "Wait a minute, there's Wade Barrett"! FROM BEHIND, RAMPLIN IS ATTACKED BY A CHARGING WADE BARRETT. AFTER PUTTING THE BOOTS TO HIM SEVERAL TIMES, HE PICKS HIM UP AND THROWS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS. THE CROWD IS BOOING AND THE REFEREE FOR THE MATCH, CHAD PATTON, IS DOING WHAT HE CAN TO STOP BARRETT. BUT IT's NO USE. HE GETS A HOLD OF A STEEL CHAIR AND SLAMS IT OVER THE HEAD OF RAMPLIN. J.R.: "My God.... this is an all out assault"! AFTER ROLLING RAMPLIN INTO THE RING, BARRETT GETS HIM UP FOR THE "WASTELAND". HE THEN STICKS RAMPLIN's ARM INSIDE THE STEEL CHAIR AND GOES TO THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE, JUMPING OFF AND STOMPING ON THE CHAIR. RAMPLIN ROLLS AROUND THE MAT IN AGONY BEFORE OFFICIALS FROM THE BACK FINALLY COME OUT. J.R.: "What in the hell provoked this?! Wade Barrett has just decimated Ramplin"! Lawler: "It looks like The Ram has been de-horned, J.R."! J.R.: "We need to get some medical attention out here. I'm no doctor, but Ramplin can't be in good shape following that vile, disgusting display by Barrett"! AN ALL WHITE ROOM IS SHOWN BEFORE FOOTSTEPS ARE HEARD. SEAN O'HAIRE WALKS INTO THE SHOT WEARING A VERY NICE 3 PIECE SUIT. Sean O'Haire: "In Egypt and in Libya, there are protests..... there is mass violence, but here, here they can force you to take their health insurance and they give all the money to the large corporations.... calling it a "bailout". We don't stand against the government.... we don't stand against these decisions in protest, we just accept it, even though those of us who think clearly can't stand it. I'm calling on those who are proud to call themselves an American citizen to be ready to revolt. We don't have to listen to what this administration says.... we can all march to Washington and give them a piece of our minds. Yeah, they may take a few out, but what if there were thousands..... millions? Hey.... I'm not tellin' you anything that you don't already now". SEAN O'HAIRE...... RETURNING TO RAMPAGE. BACK TO LIVE ACTION AND TRISH STRATUS IS IN THE RING ALONG WITH AXL IRVIN. Trish Stratus: "Chris Tirpak...... please come down to the ring"! J.R.: "What's this about.... are we gonna have an impromptu match"? Lawler: "I'm not sure, but take a look at Trish, she looks especially delicious tonight, J.R."! THE FANS CHEER WHEN "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" BY METALLICA PLAYS AND CHRIS TIRPAK MAKES HIS WAY TO THE RING THROUGH THE CROWD. HE HAS THE KING OF CABLE TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST. HE GETS INTO THE RING AND THE CROWD IS STILL CHEERING. Trish Stratus: "Cut the music! Now, against the wishes of The Empire, it seems the two of you want to go at it one more time for the King of Cable title". Chris Tirpak: "There's still unfinished business. Between our history in the WrestleMania Jackpot match and me helping Axl retrieve his briefcase at one point........ Axl Irvin: "Whoa, whoa, whoa, Tirpak, don't make this about you now! Do you want the match or not"?! Chris Tirpak: "As I was saying..... it's time to find out once and for all who the better man is...... so...... Trish Stratus: "So The Empire has drawn up a contract. Axl has already signed...... all we need is your signature..... Chris". TRISH HANDS THE CLIPBOARD TO TIRPAK WHO READS IT OVER AND ASKS FOR A PEN, WHICH TRISH PROVIDES. HE EAGERLY SIGNS AND HANDS THE CLIPBOARD BACK TO HER. Trish Stratus: "Ladies and gentlemen, that makes it official! At a time and date to be announced, it will be Chris Tirpak defending the TWF King of Cable title against Axl Irvin..... in a Ladder match"! Lawler: "Oh boy....... J.R.: "That is a huge match..... I gotta give The Empire credit for setting that one up"! AXL IRVIN LEAVES THE RING BUT NEVER TAKES HIS EYES OFF OF TIRPAK WHILE "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" PLAYS. COMMERCIAL BREAK........ A COMMERCIAL FOR SUBWAY IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR COMCAST. RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE..... RANDY ORTON IS WALKING THROUGH THE BACK WITH A SMUG LOOK ON HIS FACE WHEN HE RUNS INTO MONEY MIKE. Money Mike: "Nice RKO on Oliver......... ORTON CHUCKLES........ But guess what? You're still not in the World title hunt.... got it"? MONEY MIKE TURNS AND LEAVES AND ORTON's DEMEANOR QUICKLY CHANGES. THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING WHERE YOSHI TATSU AND DYLAN JANSENS ARE SHOWN. THE TWO SEEM TO BE TALKING STRATEGY. THE EMPIRE THEME COMES ON AND TIFFANIE LEADS CRIS HENNING AND DEVON WADE OUT TO HORRENDOUS BOOS. J.R.: "Can lightning strike twice? On the last Rampage, the young tag team within The Empire suffered a loss to the team of Yoshi Tatsu and Dylan Jansens". Lawler: "Well they better hope not..... Money Mike already set that if they lose this one.... they won't be invited to the tag team tournament"! J.R.: "High stakes in this one.... so high that The Empire felt Tiffanie needed to be a part of it. Do you think she's even got an official managerial license to be out there"? Lawler: "Do you really think that matters"? Yoshi Tatsu and Dylan Jansens vs. Cris Henning and Devon Wade w/ Tiffanie The match started with Jansens and Wade and the two men locked up. Picking up right where they left off on the last Rampage, Jansens delivered 2 quick arm drags before catching Wade with a nice dropkick. DJ then ran the ropes but Wade got up and leapfrogged him. He then went for a reverse flying forearm, but Jansens avoided it and landed a standing moonsault to draw a 2 count. He made the tag to Yoshi Tatsu who came in and he and DJ pelted the chest of Wade with knifedge chops. After a snap mare, Tatsu kicked Wade square in the back but when he tried to run the ropes, Henning got a knee into his back. Wade followed up with a clothesline before tagging his partner in and Henning was all over Yoshi. After catching him with a powerslam, he goes to the middle turnbuckle and comes off with an elbow drop but Tatsu is able to roll out of the way. After tagging in Jansens, Henning found himself on the receiving end of a flying calf kick. Tatsu tagged back in and he and Jansens combined for a double kick to the chest of a seated Henning. As referee Jose Mendez ushered Jansens out of the ring, Tatsu hit the ropes but Tiffanie reached in to trip him up. Henning then took advantage, picking him up and driving him into the mat with a variation of the Alabama Slam. He made the cover, hooking the leg for the win. Match Time: 5:04 Lawler: "That's a good way to get out of The Empire's doghouse"! J.R.: "And we now see why Tiffanie was appointed to their corner"! TIFFANIE LED A VERY EXUBERANT WADE AND HENNING AWAY FROM THE RING. CHECKING ON HIS FALLEN PARTNER, DYLAN JANSENS LOOKED VERY ANGRY. Lawler: "And it looks like we know at least one of the sixteen tournament teams"! J.R.: "Well if you ask me, Jansens and Yoshi should be invited as well". BACKSTAGE...... COURTNEY TAYLOR IS AT THE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW POSITION WITH ROB VAN DAM. Courtney Taylor: "Rob, you closed out 2010 by winning a huge battle royal and this year has gotten off to a great start for you. Is it time for Rampage to become the home of the Whole F'n Show again"? RVD: "Well Courtney, I mean it's....... SUDDENLY, RVD IS SMASHED FROM BEHIND BY EZEKIEL JACKSON. COURTNEY SCREAMS AS SHE GETS OUT OF THE WAY. Courtney Taylor: "Oh my God....... JACKSON CONTINUES TO BEAT ON RVD UNTIL A FEW TWF AGENTS STEP IN, BUT RVD IS IN A LOT OF DISCOMFORT. Matt Morgan vs. Eddie Saint James w/ Monica Two of the biggest men on Rampage squared off here and The Saint was looking to prove he could handle himself in singles action against the muscle of The Empire. The Saint was able to deliver some heavy shots to Morgan in the early going before knocking him off his feet with a series of clotheslines. But he missed with an elbow drop and Morgan got him up, punishing him with some swift back elbows in the corner. After throwing The Saint over his head, Monica got up on the apron, looking to run a distraction but referee Jack Doan seemed ready for this, asking her to get down. Morgan got The Saint up for an irish whip but Saint James reversed it and threw him to the side where Monica was, not realizing she was on the apron! Morgan hit Monica and knocked her to the floor with a thud. The Saint found the mark with a kick to the abdomen but his concern quickly went for the match to his woman. He went outside the ring to help her up but Monica got up on her own, assuring him she was fine. Eddie got back into the ring and right when he did, Morgan exploded with the Carbon Footprint and he made the cover for the 3 count. Match Time: 4:19 Lawler: "He got him..... one, two, three for Morgan"! J.R.: "Eddie Saint James was much more concerned with the well being of Monica and rightfully so, but it cost him big time here". THE EMPIRE THEME PLAYED AND MORGAN STOOD TALL IN THE RING WHILE MONICA AND THE SAINT WALKED BACK UP THE RAMP. Lawler: "Well, maybe these two should stick to the tag team thing". J.R.: "I don't know, if not for that freak accident there, I think we could have seen a much different result in this one. But fans, don't go away because coming right up, King Sebastian Cain will take on CM Punk"! COMMERCIAL BREAK...... A COMMERCIAL FOR CAPTAIN MORGAN IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR K-MART. RETURN FROM BREAK...... RINGSIDE....... WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, "VOICES" PLAYS AND OUT COMES..... JASON OLIVER? AFTER HOLDING HIS ARMS OUTWARD, HE QUICKLY CHANGES HIS DEMEANOR AND SLOWLY MAKES HIS WAY DOWN THE RAMP WITH A DISTURBED LOOK ON HIS FACE, OBVIOUSLY MOCKING RANDY ORTON. J.R.: "Oh not this again". Lawler: "Here comes our reigning World champ and he looks like he's in his best Randy Orton impersonation"! THE FANS ARE BOOING AS OLIVER GETS INTO THE RING AND ASKS FOR A MICROPHONE. Jason Oliver: "My name is Randy Orton and even though I've had five hundred and sixty seven shots at the World title..... I want another one! I mean....... wait, hold up guys. OLIVER TAKES A STEP BACK AND GRABS AT HIS HEAD, ACTING AS IF HE's IN PAIN. Sorry for that... I was hearing the voices in my head again. Apparently they are telling me to turn from a squeaky clean, handsome devil of a guy into some warped weirdo..... I don't know if I can do it. But for now, let me get back to thing I don't deserve, but will do whatever I have to to get another shot at..... the World...... J.R.: "Oh look out"! SUDDENLY, OLIVER IS NAILED FROM BEHIND BY MATT CRUZ. CRUZ IS ALL OVER OLIVER AND AFTER SEVERAL STOMPS, HE WAITS FOR OLIVER TO GET UP AND CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AS THE CROWD GOES NUTS! J.R.: "Matt Cruz has come out and assaulted the World champ.... much to this Sacramento crowd's delight"! Lawler: "And it looks like Randy Orton isn't the only one wanting a shot at Oliver"! AS OLIVER RETREATED HOLDING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, MATT CRUZ PICKED UP HIS FORMER POSSESSION, THE WORLD TITLE, AND TOOK A LONG LOOK AT IT. J.R.: "These impersonation segments aren't working out too well for Jason Oliver! First it was Randy Orton and now.... Cruz"! Lawler: "And still, Oliver holds the title and that's all that matters, J.R."! THE SHOT GOES INTO A BARELY LIT DRESSING ROOM. CJ LETHAL IS STANDING INSIDE, LOOKING STRAIGHT AT THE CAMERA AS AN OLD, RASPY VOICE BEGINS TO SPEAK. Voice: "Why will this man become a force to be reckoned with, you ask? TWF AND WRESTLING LEGEND JAKE ROBERTS STEPS INTO THE SHOT WEARING A T-SHIRT AND JEANS. Jake Roberts: "Because he trusts me..... and so should you". BACK TO THE ACTION, "THIS FIRE BURNS" COMES ON AND CM PUNK COMES OUT TO JUST ABOUT AL BOOS. J.R.: "Did I hear that right? Jake Roberts is coming back to the TWF"? Lawler: "And he's aligned himself with CJ Lethal.... we might have to recognize big CJ now". J.R.: "We are ready for tonight's feature bout and what should be an amazing response is just moments away". "BLACK" BY SEVENDUST PLAYS AND THE CROWD GOES ABSOLUTELY WILD BEFORE SEBASTIAN CAIN COMES OUT ALONG WITH DREW McINTYRE. CAIN IS ADORNED IN HIS KING OF THE RING CROWN AND ROBE. J.R.: "We're in the presence of royalty, King, and what a royal response from this crowd"! Lawler: "Please, the only royalty I know is sittin' right here". J.R.: "We knew this hometown crowd here in Sacramento would be happy to see King Cain tonight but CM Punk is no slouch and will provide a great challenge tonight". Lawler: "And don't forget about the Scottish servant, as Cain calls him, in his corner over there". J.R.: "I'm told that McIntyre has been appointed Cain's court jester..... and he still has to do as he is ordered, which couldn't happen to a nicer guy in all honesty". CM Punk vs. Sebastian Cain w/ Drew McIntyre Right when Cain got into the ring, Punk tried to attack him as he was removing the crown and robe but McIntyre got on the apron to prevent it. Once Cain was ready to go, he caught Punk running in and worked him over with a few kicks to the body. Off an irish whip, Cain threw a clothesline that Punk ducked and Punk then threw a kick to the head which Cain was able to block before nicely countering with a back footsweep. Cain went to the mat and tried to lock in a side headlock but Punk fought free and then delivered a spinning head slap followed by a hard kick to the midsection. After shooting Cain to the corner, he followed in with a nasty knee to the jaw and Punk was starting to get into his groove. But when he tried to pull Cain out of the corner with a bulldog, the King of the Ring countered into a backdrop suplex. Feeling the energy of the crowd, Cain waited for Punk to get up but when he did, Punk put a finger in his eye and this time he connected with the roundhouse kick to the head. Punk went and spat at McIntyre who naturally tried to get into the ring, only to be held off by referee Jim Korderas. Punk then went and quickly removed the top turnbuckle pad in one of the corners but as he was doing it, Cain returned to his feet. Punk turned and threw a right hand but Cain ducked under and drove him into the exposed turnbuckle. Punk cringed in pain before Cain got him up for the "Mark of Cain". The crowd let out a massive cheer as Cain went into the cover and got the 1..................2...........3! Match Time: 3:54 J.R.: "Well the plan sure backfired there for Punk"! Lawler: "And Cain gets another questionable win.... yet you want to call him a king"! "BLACK" PLAYED AGAIN AS CAIN STOOD IN THE RING AND PLAYED TO THE WILD CROWD. J.R.: "We're not even gonna go there! This man is a king..... a king of outsmarting the opposition and coming up with the win by whatever means necessary! The star of Sebastian Cain is rising here in the TWF and these great fans in Sac-Town aren't the only ones who can see it"! OFF AIR................