PYRO SPRAYS OFF THE SET AND THE CAMERA PANS AROUND A RAUCOUS SCENE IN LOUISVILLE. SEVERAL FANS ARE SHOWN HOLDING UP THEIR SIGNS AND DOING THEIR BEST TO GET ON CAMERA.

Jim Ross: "Louisville is rockin' tonight as we are live for TWF Rampage! Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross ringside here and with Primo in the ring, it looks like we're just gonna jump right into the action"!

PRIMO IS SHOWN IN THE RING GETTING LOOSE.

Jerry Lawler: "And let's not forget that huge six man tag team match tonight".

A NEW THEME SONG HITS AND CJ LETHAL COMES OUT FROM THE BACK TO NOTHING BUT BOOS. HE GETS ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE RAMP WHEN JAKE ROBERTS COMES OUT, FOLLOWING HIM TO THE RING.

J.R.: "A six man tag set up as some sort of showcase for The Empire but right now, we get a look at the man Jake Roberts has promised to be reborn here in the TWF".

Lawler: "I'll tell ya, J.R., I wasn't buying anything this guy CJ Lethal had to say until Jake The Snake was brought into the picture".

J.R.: "He's always had the physical tools but no direction. Jake Roberts has promised to provide that direction.... as long as Lethal trusts him...... riiiiiiiight".

Primo vs. CJ Lethal w/ Jake Roberts

Right when the bell sounded, Lethal impressively kicked Primo square in the jaw. After a huge elbow drop, he went for a cover but Primo was out at the count of 2. Lethal pulled him up and flung him into the corner, measuring him for some back elbows. Primo was able to get out of the way of the telegraphed strike and he went to the body with some punches. A dropkick rocked Lethal before Primo ran the ropes and dove at him. Lethal caught him and dropped him across his knee with a backbreaker. Roberts yelled instructions from outside the ring as Lethal got Primo up and whipped him to the ropes, catching him with a swinging sideslam. Primo was in a lot of pain and Lethal had a look in his eyes that could only be described as "far out". Lethal pulled Primo up again and delivered a vicious powerbomb, dropping him right on the back of his head. He then went for the cover and got what was an easy pinfall at that point.

Match Time: 3:08

Lawler: "Wow..... are you buyin' into it now, J.R."?

J.R.: "There is no doubt that was impressive as Primo is no slouch. Maybe the TWF and all it's superstars will have no choice but to take notice of this man and as we head towards the 2011 Royal Rumble, this could be an early candidate to due some serious damage if he enters it".

Lawler: "I don't think Jake The Snake could have been convinced to stand in this guy's corner if he didn't see something in him"!

J.R.: "We have to go to break but stay tuned...... in addition to that big six man tag, the sixteen team single elimination tournament to find contenders for The BoogeySaints also kicks off tonight"!

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

TRAVIS WAKEMAN IS SHOWN IN THE BACK READING A BOOK WHEN THERE IS A KNOCK AT THE DOOR.

Travis Wakeman: "Come in".

THE DOOR OPENS AND A MEMBER OF TWF SECURITY STANDS IN THE DOORWAY.

TWF Security: "Sir, there is someone here to see you".

THE MAN STEPS ASIDE AND ANOTHER MAN WITH A CLEAN SHAVEN HEAD AND WHITE WRESTLING TRUNKS STEPS INTO THE SHOT. WAKEMAN CLOSES THE BOOK AND STANDS UP FROM HIS CHAIR.

Travis Wakeman: "Ah yes...... you're.......

Man: "The Chosen One.... Nick Daniels".

Travis Wakeman: "What makes you The Chosen One"?

Nick Daniels: "I have won twenty three titles around the world. You might call me a modern day Ric Flair".

Travis Wakeman: "Yet, you've accomplished nothing in the biggest promotion in the world".

Nick Daniels: "Which is exactly why I'm here. See, I'm supposed to have my debut match tonight, but I don't want it to be against one of these also rans that seem to be here and there. I want competition.... I want a big name.... and when I walk right through them, maybe I won't get asked questions like the one you just asked me..... again".

Travis Wakeman (smirking): "Okay..... I'll see what I can do".

Nick Daniels: "Very good...........

DANIELS TURNS TO LEAVE THE ROOM BUT TURNS BACK AND EXTENDS HIS HAND. WAKEMAN SHAKES IT AS THE SHOT FADES OUT.

COMMERCIAL BREAK.........

A COMMERCIAL FOR NIKON CAMERAS IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A TRAILER FOR THE MOVIE "SOURCE CODE".

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, CM PUNK IS SHOWN TALKING TO TROY GAFGEN.

CM Punk: "I know Ramsley and I were scheduled for a tag match on the last Rampage, but I had to ask out of it..... I mean, the guy is just..........

Troy Gafgen: "Just give him a chance man. Go out there and have that match tonight and then make your decision..........

GAFGEN WALKS AWAY AND PUNK STILL SEEMS UNSURE OF THINGS.

"BROKEN DREAMS" BY SHAMAN's HARVEST COMES ON AND AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, NICK DANIELS APPEARS FROM THE BACK.

J.R.: "We are back on Rampage and ready for the TWF debut of a man we have been hearing a lot about lately".

Lawler: "I'm really interested to see if this guy lives up to the hype, J.R., they say he has won twenty three titles around the world but he hasn't done anything in the TWF".

J.R.: "Yet he had the brass to go into The Empire's personal suite and request a tough opponent tonight..... he doesn't even know who it is".

"OUT OF MY WAY" BY SEETHER COMES ON AND THE CROWD POPS WHEN THEY SEE DYLAN JANSENS COME OUT AND HEAD TO THE RING.

Lawler: "It's Dylan Jansens"!

J.R.: "A former Universal champion and longtime TWF veteran..... I don't think this is the guy I'd want to face in my first match".

Lawler: "We're really gonna find out what this newcomer is made of"!

"The Chosen One" Nick Daniels vs. Dylan Jansens

Jansens walked to the center of the ring across from Daniels and extended his hand. Daniels just stood and stared at him. Jansens looked to the crowd and extended his hands as if to ask "What's his porblem"? when Daniels cold cocked him with a right hand that put Jansens on his back. This drew severe boos but Daniels could only smile as he pulled Jansens up and pushed him into one of the corners, stomping at his midsection before rocking him with a european uppercut. He went for a whip to the ropes but Jansens reversed it and caught Daniels with a hip toss. He then delivered a dropkick before grabbing Daniels and shooting him to the ropes. But he dropped his head a little early and Daniels made him pay with a kick to the face. He then scooped Jansens up and slammed him into the mat with a spinebuster. Backing into the corner, Daniels' demeanor completely changed and when Jansens got up, he grabbed him around the head and neck and pulled him straight to the mat with the move known as "House of 1,000 Deaths". He rolled Jansens over and didn't even hook a leg in getting the 3 count.

Match Time: 2:35

J.R.: "Wow........

J.R.: "This may be a little more than just hype, J.R., that was impressive".

J.R.: "I'll say..... Nick Daniels' TWF career has began by defeating a former Universal champion in under three minutes! I have to say, with a beginning like that, the sky will definitely be the limit for this kid".

"BROKEN DREAMS" PLAYED AGAIN AS DANIELS STOOD IN THE RING, AN EMOTIONLESS LOOK ON HIS FACE AS HE STARED DOWN AT THE FALLEN JANSENS.

BACKSTAGE....

The camera opens to show both Troy Gafgen and CM Punk standing outside the locker room. The door is slightly open, and the camera slowly peaks in. Inside is Richard Ramsley, sitting on one of 4 chairs arranged in a circle.

Richard Ramsley: "ALL OF YOU JUST SHUT YOUR MOUTHS, AND LET ME TALK FOR FIVE DAMN MINUTES!

Ramsley pauses and looks around before starting again.

Alright... now listen. You're all here.... because I LET you out. You've been there for years, but I've always just ignored you... but I have need of you now. I need numbers, even if those numbers come from myself. Each of you contribute something that I, alone, cannot. You... you're charismatic... I need you to be the vocal piece when necessary.

Ramsley quickly gets up and sits down on the chair next to the one he was sitting in. He begins to speak again, but this time, he does so with a huge grin, and in the same voice heard when he spoke with Randy Orton a few weeks prior.

Well, what can I say? I'm good with people. And I get that we're here on borrowed time. It's Mr. Sad-Sack, and I-want-to-be-someone-else over here that don't seem to get it.

Again, Ramsley gets up and moves to his original chair. He speaks in his normal voice.

Speaking of them. YOU are the embodiment of the depression I harbored as a child. And if there's anything I learned in my childhood, it's that depression can so quickly turn to anger... and that anger is powerful. You don't know it yet, but you might just be the most sick, most sadistic side I have... we just have to wait for you get hurt enough to snap from sadness to rage.

Ramsley jumps from his chair and sits down in the third one. He instantly slumps forward, his hair covering his face. His voice becomes soft and sad.

No... I don't want to be used like that... I... I'm not like you guys... what we're doing is wrong, I don't want any part of it, just let me back in, please....

Ramsley brushes his hair back and returns once again to his original chair.

I'm afraid I can't do that. I need you, and besides, if I stuff you back into my head, you'll all go back in. I honestly know how you feel... I used to be afraid of me, too... but you are a part of me, which means part of you likes what we're doing, regardless of if you want to acknowledge it or not. Just give it time, you'll adjust. Now... onto you... you're the wild card. You're the one that's going to keep everyone guessing. However.... that does NOT give you the right to take my body from me. Because you wanted to play make-believe, and pose as Dante, Punk refused to team with me. Now, I've agreed to give you all your time in the spotlight, but I'll be damned if you take over when I've got my guard down.

Ramsley jumps to the last chair and leans back in it.

Aww, come on, Richie, you know you enjoyed it. Hell, ever since you were a kid, we've loved dressing up as superheroes and junk. Remember that Thor costume when you were nine? That was bad ass. But I get your point, I might have been a bit selfish.

Ramsley moves back to the first chair.

Listen, bastard, I've told you a hundred times, no one's called me "Richie" since I was twelve, and I ain't about to let you start. Now then.... now that this little meeting of ours has been taken care of, I have to go find Punk. I think he deserves an explanation.

As Ramsley stands up, Troy and Punk look at one another and quickly disperse, with the cameraman quickly following suit as the screen fades to black.

THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING AND A FAMILIAR JAPANESE TUNE IS PLAYING. KATO AND TANAKA ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE RING.

J.R.: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have no idea what to make out of what we just saw from Richard Ramsley, but I do know that The Empire has put together this sixteen team invitation only tag team tournament and when they said they'd invite anyone, they weren't kidding".

Lawler: "Yeah, look at the guys in the ring"!

J.R.: "That is Tracy Smothers an Big Sal Graziano who competed in the mid nineteen nineties as part of the Full Blooded Italians in ECW..... Big Sal's gotta be pushin' four hundred pounds or better".

Lawler: "I'd have to give the edge to the Orient Express in this one, they are former TWF Tag Team champions".

J.R.: "That they are, they had about a nine month title reign from 2005 to 2006 but they don't have Sonny Onoo in their corner like they did then. Also, we have some interested spectators who have joined us here at the broadcast table.... Eddie Saint James and Monica".

Lawler: "And I'm interested to know, do you guys feel that The Empire will be able to provide a solid challenger for your titles through this tournament".

Monica: "We've always been willing to take on all challengers, we just want the proper respect that's due to us as the best tag team this company has ever seen".

J.R.: "I understand that soon we will display a full bracket on TWF.com for this tournament and some of the names on the list are shocking to say the very least, wouldn't you agree, Saint"?

Eddie Saint James: "Yeah, sure, whatever".

Number one Contenders Tag Team Tournament- 1st Round

The Orient Express vs. The F.B.I.

To start the match, veterans Tanaka and Tracy Smothers squared off and both exhibited some great chain wrestling through some basic holds early. Smothers tried to keep Tanaka on the mat by controlling his arms but Tanaka was able to bridge up and catch him with a spin kick to the midsection. Kato tagged into the match and after a snap mare from Tanaka, he kicked Smothers sqaure in the back. The Orient Express continued to make several exchanges as they hampered Smothers and after a double soccer style kick to the chest, Tanaka made the cover and got a long 2 count. Tanaka got Smothers up and sent him into the corner but when he ran in, he was met with a back elbow. Smothers than charged out with a clothesline and both men were down. Smothers began to crawl towards his corner and Tanaka grabbed one of his feet, trying to impede him. Smothers rolled to his side and used his free foot to push Tanaka off. This allowed Smothers to make the tag to the massive Graziano who came in and although he moved very slowly, he seemed bulletproof to the kicks Tanaka was firing. Tanaka finally hit the ropes and dove at Big Sal only to be snatched out of mid air and slammed to the mat. After missing with an elbow drop, Big Sal watched Kato tag into the match and he took his shots at the big guy. But Sal swatted away a dropkick and then picked Kato up for a huge belly to belly suplex. The masked member of the Orient Express was in a lot of trouble as Smothers tagged into the match. He immediately went to the turnbuckle and waited for Kato to get up. When he did, he went for a crossbody but Kato got out of the way. Smothers got up and a still groggy Kato threw a superkick that nailed his partner when Smothers got out of the way! Smothers rolled Kato up and got a 1...........2........, but that was it. Kato would then drop Smothers with a discus back elbow but when Tanaka was able to pull himself up off the floor, he left the ring, leaving his longtime partner to fend for himself! Smothers got up and nailed Kato from behind before delivering a backdrop suplex and then dragging him to his corner. He tagged in Big Sal who shook the ring as he got himself to the middle turnbuckle. Smothers stayed in the ring, holding Kato's feet so he couldn't get out of the way of the oncoming 747 splash from Graziano that almost engulfed him. Referee Scott Martin got down and made the 3 count, advancing the FBI into the next round.

Match Time: 10:41

J.R.: "Well this tournament is underway to a big surprise..... The Orient Express has been eliminated after Tanaka just walked out on Kato"!

Lawler: "That was very shocking to see, J.R., but it looks like The F.B.I. is marching onto the next round and maybe into the TWF permanently".

J.R.: "That's a good point, King, because not only are we looking for new number one contenders, but some of these teams will get full time contracts out of this. What did you guys think, Monica"?

Monica: "The BoogeySaints would easily beat both of those teams. I certainly hope The Empire came up with better than this".

Lawler: "Well we still have a lot of tournament to go"!

Eddie Saint James: "It's not gonna matter, King, J.R., if the current teams in the TWF haven't been able to beat us for over two years now, why would these old has-beens be able to do any better"?

J.R.: "I've seen the names in this tournament..... they're not all has-beens......

Eddie Saint James: "Money Mike, I sure hope you're listening.... any chance you had the guts to put yourself and a partner in this bogus tournament"?

J.R.: "Stay tuned..... more action still to come"!

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

A COMMERCIAL FOR NETFLIX IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY ONE FOR McDONALD's.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, RANDY ORTON HAS JUST ARRIVED AT THE ARENA AND HE ENTERS THE BUILDING. HE DOESN'T GET TOO FAR BEFORE HE RUNS INTO MONEY MIKE, WHO IS WITH MATT MORGAN.

Money Mike: "Where ya goin' there, Orton? Lookin' for Jason Oliver? Ya got some big idea up your sleeve to get yourself in the World title picture even though I've told you repeatedly that...... you're not"?

Randy Orton: "I'm coming to work..... this is my job.... and whether I like my boss or not..... I'm still here".

Money Mike: "Ooooh, a rebel, I like that. Tell ya what, go get yourself ready, cause you've got a match...... with Matt Morgan".

ORTON GIVES MORGAN A STARE BEFORE TURNING TO WALK IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.

Money Mike: "And you better be a little more grateful that you have this job..... you could be flippin' burgers somewhere"!

BACK TO RINGSIDE, "TEARS DON'T FALL" BY BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE IS PLAYING AND GINA CARANA IS MAKING HER WAY TO THE RING TO A HUGE CHEER. SHE IS WEARING A PINK TANK TOP AND BLUE JEANS AND SHE HAS THE WOMEN's TITLE IN HER RIGHT HAND. SHE GOES AROUND THE RING AND PULLS UP A CHAIR AT THE BROADCAST POSITION.

KAYLA KARTER, NATALYA AND KATIE LEA ARE ALL SHOWN IN THE RING.

J.R.: "We're being joined here by the reigning TWF Women's champion.... take a seat, Gina, thanks for joining here".

Gina Carano (putting a headset on): "Thanks for havin' me".

Lawler: "We thought you'd want to come check out your competition since this is a number one contenders match and I was hoping I could check out.... well you"!

Gina Carano (laughs): "Sure.... I'm always up for studying my opposition".

Triple Threat/Number One Contender for Women's Title

Katie Lea vs. Kayla Karter vs. Natalya

As the match started, both Katie and Kayla went at the daughter of Jim Neidhart, getting their shots in on Natalya who did a good job defending herself. After fighting off Karter, she went for a clothesline on Katie Lea but Lea ducked and backdropped her out of the ring. Karter got up and came from behind, rolling Katie up for a near fall. Back on their feet, Kayla stung Katie with 2 hard forearms before whipping her to the ropes but Katie was able to counter with a kick to the face when he dropped her head a little soon. Natalya came into the ring and hit Katie Lea from behind before picking her up and delivering a huge german suplex. She bridged into a cover but Karter came over to break up the pin just in time. Natalya got up and was able to block an attack from Karter and catch Kayla with a discus clothesline. She then tried to get Katie Lea set up for the Sharpshooter but Katie was fighting it. The fans did their best to cheer Natalya on and she finally turned her over. But Karter got up and grabbed Natalya by the head while she still had the signature Hart Family move on, and she drove her into the mat with a DDT. She then pulled Katie Lea up and winged her over the top rope with both hands. Natalya was struggling to get up and before she could come to her senses, Kayla struck with the "Kay Kick" and went into a cover, pinning Natalya.

Match Time: 6:27

Lawler: "She got her! Looks like it's you and Kayla again, Gina"!

Gina Carano: "And that's totally fine with me".

J.R.: "An impressive victory for Kayla Karter and it looks like she's coming out here".

KAYLA ACTED LIKE SHE WAS GOING TO COME OUTSIDE THE RING BUT THEN TURNED TO LEAVE. GINA ROSE FROM HER SEAT AND WAS REMOVING HER HEADSET WHEN KAYLA TURNED BACK AROUND AND WENT AFTER HER.

J.R.: "Oh wait a minute.... turn around"!

KAYLA HIT CARANO IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD FROM BEHIND AND THEN GRABBED THE HEADSET, JAMMING IT INTO HER HEAD AND FACE AREA REPEATEDLY.

J.R.: "Stop it.... for God sake.... stop it"!

Lawler: "Kayla Karter is all over the champion, J.R.! This is bad"!

AS THE CROWD BOOED THE ENTIRE THING, KAYLA FINALLY STOPPED THE ASSAULT, LEAVING CARANO A BEATEN MESS.

J.R.: "Get her outta here! You'll get your title shot..... get her out"!

KARTER LEFT THE RINGSIDE AREA LAUGHING AS HER THEME SONG, "HELP I'M ALIVE" BY METRIC PLAYED.

BACKSTAGE.......

THE SHOT GOES TO THE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW AREA, WHERE TODD GRISHAM IS STANDING WITH MATT CRUZ AND MARIA.

Todd Grisham: "I'm standing here with former World Heavyweight Champion Matt Cruz and Maria. Matt, you've had a rough couple of weeks at the hands of Jason Oliver, first with the eye injury, than he forces himself on your girlfriend, and then with the mocking impression of you two weeks ago. You got a measure of revenge last week when you attacked Oliver, but is this only the beginning"?

Matt Cruz: "Seldom wrong and right again, T-Money. You can call Ass Lips Oliver a lot of things, but a gracious winner is not one of them. Did he get me fair and square the first time we locked up? Yeah, no denying that. I make no excuses. Seems to me I spooked him with how close the match really was because he felt he needed to take short cuts to do it again. Getting that maple syrup sucking son of a bitch Rob Storm to try and blind me was the biggest case of "Puss"-itis I've ever seen. Then when he put his grubby booger hooks on my girl, that put a target on his ass. He's a dead man already, he just doesn't know it yet. Taking the title from him is just a bonus. I can understand why he wanted to slobber all over Maria, I don't blame the dude. I've seen the nasty bearcats who usually follow the vato around.(Cruz takes Maria's hand and spins her around, as she seductively turns in a circle) Take a good long look, Oliver. As close to heaven as a nimrod like you will ever get. What did you say his breath smelled like, babe"?

Maria: "A dirty diaper left out in the sun for three days"!

THE CROWD LETS OUT A HUGE ROAR OF LAUGHTER

Matt Cruz: (Cruz puts his hand to his mouth, takes a big gulp, then gets a queasy look on his face) Think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. In any case, the last thing he did was those "impressions". Those were horrendous on Carrot Top-like proportions. Those didn't piss me off so much as made feel sorry for the guy. Nothing like watching a comedy routine die a miserable death".

Todd Grisham: "What of the rumors that you and your former rival Randy Orton are in collusion against the World Heavyweight Champion? The feeling in the locker room is that Jason Oliver feels that there is a plot against him formulated by the two of you".

Matt Cruz: "pppffttt! What Oliver or the locker room feel is not my concern, homie. You want to feel something, Oliver, feel this! I haven't forgotten the war Orton and I put each other through leading up to Wrestlemania. He can't stand me and I can't stand him. We never had a rematch for the title and the issue between he and I was cut short. We have a common enemy right now, and that's as far as it goes. The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy. Anybody who says any different is high on something. Nevertheless, with the Royal Rumble coming up, I'm even more dangerous. I've owned the Rumble, from when I went on a tear a few years back to last year when I won the whole thing. Hey Oliver, to quote Brandon Lee in "The Crow": "Tonight's not a good night to be a bad guy." Grow eyes in the back of your head"!

THE SHOT FADES OUT ON CRUZ AND MARIA STARING INTENTLY AT THE CAMERA.

THE SHOT GOES BACK TO THE RING WHERE A WELL BUILT MAN WEARING A BLUE SINGLET IS SHOWN IN THE RING WITH A MICROPHONE.

J.R.: "I'm not sure what Matt Cruz has in mind for Jason Oliver, but it can't be good".

Lawler: "Who's this guy in the ring"?

Man: "My name is Todd Johnston.... and I'm here in the TWF for one thing.... competition. I am intent on being the best because from the time I got into athletics, I was called a Blue Chipper, someone with a huge future. I got into this business because the competition is fierce and unlike Nick Daniels, I don't care whether I impress The Empire or not! The Empire will have no choice but to take notice of me"!

BOOS FOLLOW WHEN MONEY MIKE APPEARS ON THE TWF TRON.

Money Mike: "Todd Johnston, huh? You really think there's any chance of you living up to the garbage you just spewed right there? Ya know, I read through your contract and I look at all the tapes you sent in. Seems you think pretty highly of yourself. But I set up your debut match and I called in another guy who said he was going to take the TWF by storm and soon became an after thought. He's not here to earn a contract, because he couldn't live up to the hype then, so why would he now? But I did offer him a lot of money to come out here and make you look stupid tonight".

MONEY MIKE DISAPPEARS AS THE TWF TRON CUTS OUT AND SIMULTANEOUSLY, A NAME FROM THE PAST COMES OUT FROM THE BACK....... METALLIC HANGOVER.

J.R.: "What the heck is this"?

Lawler: "Hey, I remember this guy! He was here and gone in like what..... five days"?!

J.R.: "I don't think it was that quick, but judging by the way he looks, he hasn't been too successful in the career path he chose after this, either"!

Todd Johnston vs. Metallic Hangover

As soon as the bell rang, Johnston pounced on Metallic Hangover and dropped him with a shoulder tackle. After a big bodyslam, he set up in a 3 Point stance and ran him over with a clothesline, Jim Duggan style. Johnston continued the exhibition with a belly to belly suplex before pulling M.H. up and shooting him to the ropes, catching him with a huge powerslam. Johnston missed with a big elbow drop, allowing Hangover to get in his only offense of the match. After stifling the big Johnston with some right hands, Hangover scored with a flying heel kick to the face. He then grabbed Johnston and tried to hit a tornado DDT but Johnston simply tossed him across the ring. Hangover was able to land on his feet but he couldn't get out of the way of an oncoming spear and that was it, a 3 count soon followed for Johnston.

Match Time: 3:18

J.R.: "Man oh man, you talk about no nonsense, that was a one sided affair if I ever saw one"!

Lawler: "Yeah, Metallic Hangover, we'll see ya in another ten years"!

"HIT EM UP" BY THREE SIX MAFIA PLAYED AS JOHNSTON CELEBRATED THE WIN WITH SOME RINGSIDE FANS, SLAPPING HANDS WITH THEM.

J.R.: "How was that Money Mike?! How was that, Empire?! I say first test passed..... emphatically"!

COMMERCIAL BREAK........

A COMMERCIAL FOR THE GILLETTE FUSION PRO GLIDE IS SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A PROMO FOR THE UPCOMING TWF ROYAL RUMBLE.

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

CM Punk is shown doing some stretches before his match. Just as he starts rotating his shoulders, he stops. Walking into the shot, is Richard Ramsley.

Richard Ramsley: "Listen, Punk... I know that you've got a bit of trepidation towards the idea of you and I teaming up. But I wanted to try and alleviate some of those fears before we get out there. You must think I'm crazy with the way I've been acting lately, and to be quite honest, I suppose that I am. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. I can keep people guessing... no one's really sure how to deal with me at any given moment. And that's why this little group I've got going is going to be so effective. Everyone's going to spend their time trying to "get" me. That's when you and Troy come in, and blindside them.

CM Punk: "Ramsley, you're going to have to do better than that if you want me to think about making this little partnership a long-term thing. Pretty soon, people will stop focusing so much on you, and that little trick will stop working. Besides, you don't seem like the kind of guy who likes sharing the spotlight. What's your real angle? What are you honestly after, and don't try to spoon feed me any more BS about you just wanting your fair shot, because you and I both know that's garbage".

Ramsley sighs and rubs the back of his head.

Richard Ramsley: "Fine, fine, whatever... thing is, I meant what I said after Cain beat my ass half way to Hell. I want championship gold. I want my name to thrown in there when people debate who the greatest is. And I KNOW that I can get there, Punk, I can feel it. Call it overconfidence, but I don't think there's a person in this damn company that I can't at least give a run for their money. And it goes beyond wrestling ability; I'm smart. Smarter than most everyone here. And because of that, I realized two things: One, I can't execute these plans alone, I need allies. And two, I need people that I feel are just as good I am. I don't like it, but I NEED people that match my abilities, or are at least useful. Don't let it go to your head, but I consider you my equal, Punk. And Troy? He's getting there. He's headstrong, but he's got that aggression to be one of the best in the business. Point is, I need him, and..... *Sigh* I need you, too. I know I haven't made a lot of sense lately, but trust me when I say that good things will happen for all 3 of us if you two will just have a little faith in me".

Ramsley slowly extends his hand to Punk.

CM Punk: "Words are cheap, Ramsley. You know how many guys have said the same crap you're saying now? Tons..... And only a handful of them even come close to backing it up... but you've got one advantage over them.... you've got me".

Punk smiles, and grabs Ramsley's hand. Ramsley smiles as well, as the two shake. Ramsley goes to let go, but Punk maintains his grip, however. Ramsley looks at him, and Punk's smile fades.

Punk: "But let me make a few points REALLY clear, Ramsley. If I even think for half a second that you're going to screw me over, I'm going to make your life a living Hell. If I start to think that this little group of yours is a waste of time, I'm out. And last but not least, I am NOT going to be your lackey; I'll be damned if I just end up doing your dirty work. You said we're equals, and I'm holding you to that. You got me"?

Ramsley smiles again.

Ramsley: "Got you.......

Punk: "Good........

Punk lets loose his grip on Ramsley's hand.

Alright then. Let's go out there and show everyone why there's no one in this company better than us".

Ramsley nods as the shot is sent back to the ring.

THE EMPIRE THEME PLAYS AND MATT MORGAN COMES OUT TO TOTAL BOOS.

J.R.: "So CM Punk and Richard Ramsley will apparently be a team tonight but first, here comes what is yet another obstacle placed in front of Randy Orton".

Lawler: "Orton has certainly had to jump through some hoops lately, but this is a flaming hoop tonight"!

J.R.: "Matt Morgan, with the backing of The Empire, will take on Orton tonight and to me, this is a no win situation for Orton".

"VOICES" BY REV THEORY COMES ON AND RANDY ORTON COMES OUT TO SOMEWHAT OF A MIXED RESPONSE.

Lawler: "And dare I say it, but it seems Randy Orton is gaining the respect of these fans through his battles with The Empire"!

J.R.: "From my viewpoint, it's not so much The Empire as it is Money Mike.... he just seems to have it out for this man and each time we're on, the tasks get harder and harder".

Matt Morgan vs. Randy Orton

The bell sounds to start the match and Morgan comes right at Orton but Orton ducked a lunging effort before landing 3 right hands. After running the ropes however, Morgan is waiting with a big boot to the face. Morgan pulls Orton up and buries two forearms into his face before whipping him to the ropes and delivering a huge back body drop. Orton is slow to get to his feet and when he does, the massive Morgan backs him into a corner before delivering his sidewinder elbows to the head. From there, Morgan grabs Orton around the throat and is preparing to chokeslam him but Orton gets in a low kick to get free. After ducking a clothesline, he pulls the big man down across his body with his backbreaker. Orton waits for Morgan to get up and he runs the ropes when he does but this time, Morgan connects with the Carbon Footprint! Morgan makes the cover and gets 1................2..............., but Orton gets a shoulder off the mat. Morgan pulls him up and seems to be setting up the "Hellevator" but Orton blocks it and gets free. Morgan throws a clothesline but misses everything and seconds later, he finds himself on the receiving end of an "RKO"! Orton goes for the cover and gets the 3 count to pull off the victory.

Match Time: 6:02

J.R.: "Orton has done it again! He's foiled another Empire plan"!

Lawler: "Wow, that RKO came out of nowhere"!

"VOICES" PLAYED AS REFEREE CHAD PATTON RAISED THE ARM OF THE VICTORIOUS ORTON.

J.R.: "How much longer can this man be denied a shot at the title!? And Money Mike, if things keep up like this, you may have to try and take care of Orton yourself"!

Lawler: "Hey, now watch it, J.R., don't get carried away now".

AN ALL WHITE ROOM IS AGAIN SHOWN. SEAN O'HAIRE WALKS INTO THE SHOT.

Sean O'Haire: "An earthquake hits Japan..... thousands of miles away.... and we're supposed to come to the rescue? Every time you turn on the tv.... or go to the store..... there's a way to donate ten dollars to the "relief fund". Look, it may be your prerogative to help these people out, but when another earthquake hits the West coast here.... and it will.... let's see if those same people pay it forward, cause they won't. We as Americans live in a world where we are taken advantage of due to our success and our resources. I say close the door on places like Japan.... places like Haiti. It may sound harsh, but whether you'll admit it or not, you know they should fend for themselves. And hey, I'm not tellin' you anything.... that you don't already know".

"THIS FIRE BURNS" PLAYS AND CM PUNK COMES OUT FOLLOWED BY RICHARD RAMSLEY.

J.R.: "So despite all the.... weirdness.... for lack of a better term, these two men are going to team up tonight".

Lawler: "Well CM Punk seemed to have his own uncertainties but Ramsley has talked him into this and not only that, Ramsley will be in a match that involves Chris Tirpak"!

J.R.: "And the last time we saw them together, Tirpak was pushing Ramsley off the top of the video wall in one of the most horrific scenes in TWF history and this will actually be Ramsley's first official match since that incident".

"THE REALEST" BY YOUNG JEEZY COMES ON AND AXL IRVIN COMES OUT TO A GOOD CHEER.

Lawler: "We also know that Axl Irvin will team with the man he will face for the King of Cable title".

J.R.: "In a match that Chris Tirpak wanted himself, the long history between he and Axl Irvin will come to an end with of all things, a ladder being involved".

"FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" COMES ON AND A CAMERA SEARCHES THE STANDS, SOON FINDING CHRIS TIRPAK MAKING HIS WAY THROUGH THE CROWD. HE HAS THE KING OF CABLE TITLE AROUND HIS WAIST AND HOPS OVER THE GUARD RAIL, LOOKING AT IRVIN. MOMENTS LATER, THE TWO OF THEM ENTER THE RING, EXCHANGING WITH PUNK AND RAMSLEY AS THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY.

CM Punk and Richard Ramsley vs. Chris Tirpak and Axl Irvin

Ramsley and Tirpak could hardly contain themselves as they went right at each other, throwing some serious blows. Their fight spilled out of the ring while Punk and Axl were considered the legal men in the ring. Punk caught Axl with a round kick to the head to take control of the match. Punk would batter Axl for several minutes but when he went for a running bulldog out of the corner, Axl countered into a backdrop suplex. He was ready for a tag but Tirpak was still brawling with Ramsley and after a rake of the eyes, Ramsley picked him up and dropped him throat first over the guardrail. Axl then turned into a clothesline from Punk who went and made the tag to Ramsley. Ramsley focused his aggression now on Axl, using a running facewash kick while Axl was down in the corner. Ramsley then got him up and delivered a violent inverted STO. He went for the cover but Axl still had the wherewithal to get a shoulder off the mat just before the count of 3. Ramsley tagged Punk who stood on the apron as Ramsley slammed Axl to the mat and Punk followed with a helo from the apron. He then picked Axl up and got him to his shoulders but Axl slipped free and scooped Punk up, delivering a stun gun on the top rope. Again, Axl made his way to his corner but his partner still wasn't there for a tag. Axl then got nailed with a spinning backhand from Punk who then threw him face-first into the top turnbuckle pad. After a swinging neckbreaker, Punk dragged Axl to his corner and slapped the hand of Ramsley. Ramsley came in and grabbed Axl for his big DDT but Axl felt it coming and backed Ramsley hard into the corner. Tirpak was slowly getting to the apron and was now in his corner. Axl saw this and went and made the tag, letting out a collective cheer from the crowd. But Axl went to the timekeeper and snatched the King of Cable title. He then got up on the apron and drilled his own partner with it! Punk tagged into the match and ran over to the fallen Tirpak, getting him to his shoulders and hitting a vicious "GTS". Tirpak was out as Punk made the cover to get the 3 count.

Match Time: 14:08

J.R.: "What is Axl Irvin thinking"?!

Lawler: "Well he must have gotten tired of being in a handicap match.... since his partner never did much to help him"!

J.R.: "He hit him with the very belt he intends to take back from him and if things weren't intense between he and Chris Tirpak before.... they sure as heck are now"!

"THIS FIRE BURNS" AS RAMSLEY SENT A SICK GRIN PUNK's WAY BUT JUST THEN, TROY GAFGEN EMERGED FROM THE BACK WITH A MICROPHONE.

Troy Gafgen: "Shut that music off!

THE MUSIC STOPS AS EVERYONE IN THE BUILDING TURNS THEIR ATTENTION TO GAFGEN.

Hey Ramsley, I'm glad you and Punk have worked things out...... because after the display I saw earlier with you having a conversation with yourself..... and yourself..... and yourself....... I'm done! I'm tired of being a part of this so the little group you think you're forming..... has you..... yourself..... yourself..... and I guess CM Punk"!

GAFGEN TURNS AND WALKS AWAY, LEAVING RAMSLEY AND PUNK A BIT SURPRISED.

J.R.: "Can ya blame him"?

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

COMMERCIALS FOR BOTH TIDE DETERGENT AND WINDEX ARE SHOWN.

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

WHEN RAMPAGE RETURNS, EZEKIEL JACKSON IS MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING TO HIS MUSIC.

J.R.: "We are back here on Rampage and ready for our six man tag team main event but King, during that last commercial break, we were told some pretty big news in our headsets".

Lawler: "That's right, we're told that Matt Cruz is actually in the parking garage of this arena and has challenged the World champion Jason Oliver to meet him out there"!

"TOO MANY LIES" PLAYS AND OUT COMES SHEAMUS TO NOTHING BUT BOOS.

J.R.: "So the former champion wants a good old fashioned fight with the man who has made life hell for him for months now".

Lawler: "But tell me, J.R., what does Oliver have to gain from going out there? If you ask me, Cruz will be standing out in the cold waiting for awhile".

"I AM PERFECTION" IS HEARD AND DOLPH ZIGGLER's MUSIC COMES ON. HE IS MET WITH MORE BOOS AS HE COMES OUT.

J.R.: "So Sheamus, Ezekiel Jackson and Dolph Ziggler will be one team here in this match that has been described as a showcase for The Empire".

Lawler: "Yes, The Empire wants to see who is ready to step up and get to that next level here in the TWF"!

"ONE OF A KIND" PLAYS AND THE FANS LOUDLY POP, ONE OF THE BIGGEST ALL NIGHT, WHEN ROB VAN DAM COMES OUT.

J.R.: "Rob Van Dam has been on a hot streak of late but if you ask me, with the TWF resume this guy has, he should always be at the top of any contenders list"!

Lawler: "And there's three guys on the other side of the ring who would all like to put a big blemish on that resume, J.R.".

"BLACK" BY SEVENDUST COMES ON AND SEBASTIAN CAIN MAKES HIS WAY OUT WEARING HIS CROWN AND ROBE. THE CROWD CHEERS FOR HIM AND SECONDS LATER, DREW McINTYRE COMES OUT BEHIND HIM.

J.R.: "King Cain and his Scottish Servant will be the partners for RVD tonight and an interesting team they will make for sure".

Lawler: "C'mon, J.R., do you have to use that Scottish Servant stuff? At least call him the court jester..... that's the role he's been given".

J.R.: "Sure, if you want to call it that".

Six Man Tag Team Match

Ezekiel Jackson, Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler vs. Sebastian Cain, Drew McIntyre and Rob Van Dam

Cain asked McIntyre to start the match and he got in the ring opposite the big man, Ezekiel Jackson. McIntyre came at him but Jackson got in a kick to the gut followed by a huge hammering shot across his back. After a gutwrench suplex, he pulled McIntyre up and whipped him to the corner, charging in. But MCintyre was ready with a back elbow followed by a running kick to the face that actually to Big Zeke off his feet. McIntyre made the tag to RVD who went straight to the turnbuckle, flying off with a martial arts kick to the chest of Jackson, knocking him down again. RVD went for the cover but Jackson emphatically kicked out, pushing Van Dam several feet into the air. RVD followed up with some kicks but Jackson was able to catch his foot on one and pull him in for a big capture suplex. Jackson got up and made the tag to Ziggler who came in and put the boots to RVD before getting RVD to his feet and hitting a great standing dropkick, a move you don't see too often anymore. From there, Ziggler decided to drop 5 consecutive elbows across the chest of Van Dam before grabbing one of his legs and trying to set up a figure four. But RVD was able to counter and pull Ziggler into a small package, but Ziggler was easily out. Back to the feet and Ziggler ran over RVD with a clothesline before going and making the exchange to Sheamus. Sheamus measured Van Dam but RVD ducked his clothesline attempt and nailed him with a spinning jump kick right on the money. RVD then went to the top rope and the crowd came to their feet. But Ziggler ran around the ring apron and shoved RVD off the turnbuckle and to the floor. But, beforehand, Cain had slapped the back of RVD to make himself the legal man in the match. He went into the ring and grabbed Sheamus for a big fisherman buster when Jackson came into the ring. He and Cain began trading blows when McIntyre got into the ring to lend a hand. He and Cain combined to knock Jackson over the top rope but Sheamus came from behind with a double sledge to McIntyre. Sheamus and Cain then went at it again when McIntyre got up and ran in at Sheamus. It was like the Celtic Warrior had eyes in the back of his head as he moved out of the way and McIntyre inadvertently kicked Cain square in the face! Sheamus turned and dropped McIntyre with a clubbing blow to the face before measuring Cain. Cain got up, his nose bloodied, and Sheamus blasted him with the Brogue Kick. He went into the cover and got the 3 count.

Match Time: 7:40

J.R.: "Sheamus has kicked Sebastian Cain into next week, but I think the kick from his own partner.... from his own servant.... had him seeing stars first"!

Lawler: "Would you stop with that servant stuff?! Even though it cost his team the match, I bet that still felt good for McIntyre".

"TOO MANY LIES" PLAYED AGAIN AS SHEAMUS LEFT THE RING CELEBRATING THE WIN, WITHOUT HIS TEAMMATES.

J.R.: "You could be right about that and with what we just saw, Sheamus has to had helped his causes with The Empire".

THE SHOT GOES TO THE PARKING GARAGE WHERE MATT CRUZ IS WAITING. HE IS WEARING A PAIR OF WARM UP PANTS AND HAS REMOVED HIS SHIRT. MOMENTS LATER, A DOOR OPENS TO THE GARAGE AND JASON OLIVER COMES OUT.

Jason Oliver: "Is this what you want? You really want to do this, Cruz"?

THE RIGHT FIST OF CRUZ CLINCHES AS OLIVER INCHES CLOSER BUT SUDDENLY, TWO UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICERS COME FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF CRUZ. OLIVER BEGINS TO LAUGH WHEN HE SEES THEM.

Officer: "Matt Cruz, we'd like you to come with us".

Matt Cruz: "For what"?

Officer: "We just need to ask you some questions".

Matt Cruz: "Am I under arrest"?

Officer: "No..... we just want to know what you know about the attack on John Cena".

CRUZ TURNS TO LOOK AT OLIVER, WHO IS GONE. THE SHOT THEN SLOWLY FADES OUT.

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