S: Good evening, Mr. Moorhouse. [Steph is looking sexy and is in a very good mood.]
01: Stephanie, what happened last week was absolutely a disgrace. I was attacked! Triple H was attacked! Our referee!
S: And Goldberg. I know. I was just as shocked as everyone.
01: Screw Goldberg. Stephanie, I know you were behind this!
S: Whoa. Easy Ed. I had nothing to do with it. Now calm down. We will address the issue tonight.
[Kurt Angle emerges from the limo and stands between Ed and Steph. The crowd pops.]
01: What the hell do you want?
K: I want you to stop talking like that to Ms. McMahon! You're walking around here like you own the place!
01: I DO OWN THE PLACE! And besides, KURT....it was probably YOU last week!
K: Oh, I sincerely promise you it wasn't. After that exchange with The Rock last week, I went home and rested up for my big title defense in two weeks.
01: Whatever. Look, Stephanie, Triple H wants to tear Goldberg apart tonight. I'm making it a non-title......
S: Sorry, Ed, but Goldberg already has a match tonight...against The Rock!
[Pop]
S: You can tell Hunter that he can have Goldberg when he defends his title against him in a No Disqualifications match at Redemption!
[Pop]
01: Fine. The Angle...YOU face Hunter tonight. Non-title.
K: Oh, he can freakin' bring it!
[Pop]
01: Good. And Stephanie....I'm watching you.
(Ed walks away, leaving Stephanie and Angle outside.)
S: Good. Because you will be watching me watch you tonight, Mr. Icon.
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[AGGRESSION INTRO AND FIREWORKS! We are live and sold out! The crowd is HOT!]
MEAN MARK: Ladies and Gentleman what happened last week was a shock to us all! Will we find out who the person was that turned out the lights and knocked Goldberg, Triple H, and Ed Moorhouse out last week?
PH: It was probably Stephanie McMahon. Who else would it be? She hates Ed Moorhouse and she hates Triple H! It's a conspiracy!
MM: Oh, Heyman, that is absurd! But you at home can vote! Log on to icon02.tripod.com and tell us who you think it was!
[A graphic comes up that poses the question "Who turned out the lights and attacked Ed Moorhouse, Triple H and Goldberg last week?" Under the question are options for answers, in no particular order:
a. Stephanie McMahon
b. Hulk Hogan
c. Ed Moorhouse
d. The Rock
e. Kurt Angle
f. Nash/Iron Man
g. Other
MM: So log on and vote! And..tonight it was just announced that Triple H will face off against Goldberg in two weeks at Redemption! What a match!
[RHYNO'S MUSIC HITS and he is out to start the show...]
R: NASH....IRON MAN.....You want to mess with the MAN BEAST? You got another thing coming. Ed Moorhouse is treating you two like puppets. That's all you are. Last week, you may have pummled me in that handicap match, but you're picking fights with the wrong man. You see, I got the APA in my corner now. You wanna fight? You got a fight! AT REDEMPTION! You want handicap? We'll leave you that way. You and your b*tch puppeteer!
[A new theme blares through the arena speakers. It's the nWo's old music, but slower and with more of a rock sound to it. Out walks Hulk Hogan, who previously came out to Voodoo Child, even after turning heel. Hogan is wearing black jeans and a black shirt with the sleeves cut off. His black bandana reads "Hollywood" in white lettering. He is mocking the crowd.]
H: Rhyno...let me tell you something, DUDE! You want to come out here and go around challenging people to matches that you can't even win? Well, The Executioners have something for ya. They accept your challenge. And it won't be no handicap match, that's for sure. It will be a six man tag with you and the APA versus Nash and Iron Man....and HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN, BROTHER!
R: You're on Hogan! But as for now....YOU GOT THE MAN BEAST!
[Rhyno rolls out of the ring and runs up the ramp where he and Hogan exchange blows....]
Match:
Hulk Hogan v. Rhyno
The bell hasn't even rung yet and Hogan and Rhyno are dishing out punishment to each other. A referee runs down from the back and gets in the ring. Finally, Hogan chucks Rhyno in and the bell rings.
Short match. Hogan hits a big leg drop on Rhyno. Hogan is showboating and waving his hand to his ear, but doesn't see Rhyno get up. Rhyno gets in a corner, waits patiently and...GORE!
Rhyno pins Hogan for the 3-count and the win!
Winner: Rhyno
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Commercial
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Backstage:
[Ed Moorhouse is walking around backstage questioning people about last week's incident. He approaches Cactus Jack.]
01: Mick...you don't like me....and I don't like you. I have every reason to suspect YOU! It was you that turned out the lights last week, wasn't it?!
CJ: First of all, it's Cactus. Mick is what my friends can call me. Second of all...how dare you accuse me Ed Moorhouse! How dare you accuse a hardcore legend of doing something so preposterous...so scandalous...so.......brilliant!
01: IT WAS YOU!
CJ: No, Ed....although I wish I had. You see, I watched Rhyno's match tonight. He was right. The Exectuioners....they ARE your pupptes. You are using Triple H to retain so much power and control around here. Nash and Iron Man are two of the most physically gifted wrestlers we have...yet they bow down to your every command. And Hogan. YOU POLLUTED HOGAN! Look at the man. He's Terry Bolea. He's an Icon himself. Have you watched Chaos? He's the reason FOR wrestling. But no. You've brainwashed him. You are using him. And for what? For your own dirty good. Now...I didn't turn any lights off last week, but I assure you that whoever did ought to be commended. So if you may, please stop wasting my time.
[Ed Moorhouse looks astonished. As Cactus walks away, he turns to the camera...]
CJ: Oh, and Al Snow....see you at Redemption. You and me for that title. WHAT DO YOU SAY, AL???
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[Mean Mark reminds us we can vote....then LANCE STORM is out, with TEST]
Match:
Test and Lance Storm v. Bad Ass Billy Gunn and Rikishi
Mean Mark points out that Storm and Test have aligned themsleves as a tag team and are good buddies. He says that the alliance is pathetic, and these are two men that are real jerks, especially toward William Regal, Storm's old friend.
The ASSets are out next and they get a slight pop. Billy talks briefly in the ring to Storm and Test about not having the BACK to BACK UP his talk or his talent. Storm and Test immediately attack Gunn and Rikishi.
Despite some efforts to gain some momentum, Gunn and Rikishi are squashed by Test and Storm, who show surprisingly good tag team skills. Despite two different wrestling styles, they work well as a team.
Winners: Test and Lance Storm
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Backstage, in Stephanie's office...
There is a knock at the door...
SM: Come in......Oh, hi Lita.
[Slight pop]
SM: What can I do for you?
L: Stephanie, I'm not happy.
SM: Okay.
L: Where is my competition? What is my place here? I mean, I am a former ICW-V Cruiserweight Champion. I am a former Women's Champ. But now....nothing. No women's division. No chance at the Cruiserweight Title. I'm useless here.
SM: I understand---
L: I don't think you do, Stephanie. You see, Stacy Keibler has been following the Executioners everywhere. She's their own personal ho. Torrie Wilson has Los Guerreros. But what about me? There's no competition here for me. No women. I think I'm better off competing for the Angel Prime Championship on Explosion...or even competing on Chaos.
SM: I don't want you to have to leave us---
L: Stephanie, I don't know what to do. I just need some time off.
[As she leaves, Stephanie is left looking soory for her.]
SM: Good luck, Lita.
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Commercial
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Backstage:
Ed Moorhouse is on the phone.
01: Yes........Great.......You both will be welcome additions.........Okay......Bye now. (he hangs up) PERFECT! The Aggression Tag Team division has never looked better!Speaking of tag teams....
[Ed picks up the phone again]
01: Send in Ultimo Dragon.
[Crowd pops as Dragon walks into the office.]
01: Dragon, you haven't defended that Cruiserweight title in a while.
UD: No, I have not. But in my defense...
01: I know, I know. You are a dual champion. But why should that stop you from being a dual FIGHTING champion?
UD: Well, it shouldn't.
01: Good. Because in addition to defending those tag team belts at Redemption, you will also defend that Cruiserweight belt.
UD: TWO MATCHES IN ONE NIGHT?!
01: I think that's only fair. And your opponent will be announced next week on Aggression.
UD: You are sick!
01: No. Just trying to be fair. Now get out of my office!
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Match:
Brock Lesnar v. The Sandman
Brock is out first. He gets a huge pop. He's been the only US Champion that Aggression has ever had, but he's been a good one. Mean Mark and Paul Heyman plug Lesnar's rematch with Booker T at Redemption in two weeks. Tonight, he faces The Sandman, who has been showing signs that he can get back into battling the big boys on Aggression.
This is a great match. The Sandman shows a lot of poise despite being a huge underdog. He's doing battle, but Lesnar finishes him off with an F5. Lesnar wins cleanly.
Winner: Brock Lesnar
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Commercial
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Match:
The Rock v. Goldberg
We are half way through Aggression tonight and we have a main event caliber match right now! Stephanie McMahon ordered this match tonight. Both men have other things on their mind as The Rock and Goldberg will attempt to become the next Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Champions, respectively.
A graphic comes up and Mean Mark says that Ed Moorhouse is the leading vote getter in the online poll. He has 63% of the vote.
The Rock is out first, followed by Goldberg. EPIC match. Aggression really reserved plenty of time for this one and both men deliver. Without going into too much detail, here is how it ends...
Both men are flat on their backs after The Rock hits a swinging neckbreaker on Goldberg. The crowd is REALLY behind Goldberg, as he is the face...but WHAT A SHOW the Rock is putting on. This is amazing. The Rock looks phenomenol. Rocky is up, and Goldberg at the same time, Goldberg off the ropes...Rocky catches him...DDT!
A viscious Rock DDT has Goldberg laid out! Rock JUMPS to his feet and sets up THE PEOPLE'S ELBOW! Off one rope...off the other...THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MOVE IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT TODAY!!!!!!!
Rocky covers...1......2.......KICK OUT! GOLDBERG IS NOT HUMAN!!!
Rock is astonished and attempts to get him in a leg lock, but Goldberg pushes him away. Rocky off the ropes....SPEAR! GOLDBERG SPEARS THE ROCK!
Goldberg has that sick smile across his face. He walks over to The Rock's carcass, but...
Up on the Iconotron, a security person runs up to a car. It's Goldberg's car!
Goldberg is watching, enraged.
PERSON: HEY! YOU CAN'T DO THAT! HEY!!!! I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE!!!
They person is already in the car though and is reving the engine. He backs out and, tires screeching, speeds away!
Goldberg runs out of the ring and out of the arena, after his car!!!
Winner: The Rock via Count out.
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Commercial
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Backstage:
Stephanie and Ed are in Ed's office/The Executioners' suite. They are with the man that was chasing after the car.
01: I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED! WHO THE HELL WAS THAT?!
PERSON: I...I can't say...
01: WHAT? YOU CAN'T....WHAT??????
SM: Sir, you have to tell us who that was. You won't be punished. We just need to know. This person is in big trouble and he may be linked to last week's mystery.
P: Ms. McMahon...I --- I can't. He said that if I told anyone, he'd stomp a mudhole in me.
01: WELL YOU BETTER TELL US! I DON'T CARE IF..........What did you say?
P: He said he'd stomp---
01: AUSTIN! I KNEW IT!!!!!!
[Crowd POPS HUGE!]
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Tag Team #1 Contender:
Edge and Christian v. Los Guerreros
Really good match that goes back and forth. Though both teams are heels, the crowd is behind Edge and Christian more than Los Guerreros. The match is so good that it doesn't even matter, though.
Edge hits a downward spiral on Eddie and covers for the three count. Edge and Christian will fight Mysterio and Dragon at Redemption and try to get thos titles back.
Sorry about the lack of detail this week.
Winners: Edge and Christian
Backstage
01: Stephanie, if you are behind this...
SM: Ed, I assure you I have nothing to do with Austin. I haven't seen him since Iconicide.
01: Fine. Lock this place down. If he comes back...he's not getting in. I've got Hogan, Nash and Iron Man...as well as security...all over this place. Austin.....you son of a b*tch!
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Commercial
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Match:
Triple H v. Kurt Angle
Only about 10 minutes left of show. Good match though. Triple H is setting Angle up for a pedigree to win it, but....
Goldberg, furious over his car....comes out to the ring. He gets in and hits H over the head with a steel chair, then PEDIGREES TRIPLE H ONTO THE CHAIR! My God, Goldberg knows a third move!!!
The bell rings and Goldberg and Angle are both hammering away on HHH. Out comes The Rock, and all four men are doing battle. The heels clear the ring, though and Triple H's music hits....
In the back.....
Ed Moorhouse is talking to Hogan and The Executioners outside.
01: Remember, take him out if he shows up.
Ed walks back to the Executioners' suite. He is cursing Austin the whole time. He opens the door and a look of shock crosses his face and his jaw drops. The camera pans over. The Executioners' suite is trashed and everything is knocked over....
Everything except a life size cardboard stand up of Stone Cold Steve Austin giving the finger.
[FADE TO BLACK]