ICW-E: Breakdown PPV (E:015)

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ICW Explosion: Breakdown (Final Card)
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4 Horsemen 4-Way Match, Prime Title:
-Shane Douglas (c) v. Chris Benoit v. Randy Orton v. Rob Van Dam

Handicap Elimination Casket Match:
-Kane (w/Mortis?) v. Undertaker/Big Show (w/Paul Bearer)

Triple Threat, Hardcore Title:
-John Cena (c) v. Jerry Lynn v. Billy Kidman

Angel Prime Title:
-Victoria w/Trish Stratus (c) v. Molly

6-Man Time Limit, No DQ, Fusion Title:
-Raven (c) v. Bubba v. D-Von v. Spike v. Tazz v. Dreamer

TLC Match, Duo Title:
-The Paynes (c) v. Second Wind

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(ICW LOGO!)

(Fade up in Adam's office, Erica and the Paynes are sitting around, talking.)

03: You boys really have to CRUSH those two tonight. I want Flair and Michaels destroyed! You hear me? Prove to everyone I was right in handing you those straps around your waists. This is not about you winning...this is about making me not look like a complete asshole to the entire world! You understand me? This is THE MOST IMPORTANT MATCH of your careers. DO NOT mess up.

DP: You can count on us, boss.

LP: Don't worry, boss. We'll win it.

03: Good. And to help you out...I'm going to sway things in your favor just a bit. We're going to make this a TABLES, LADDERS AND CHAIRS MATCH!!

(POP!)

03: Ha ha ha...yeah, let's just see Flair's old ass climb that ladder. And Michaels...just contain him and you two have this one in the bag. Now go, make me proud!

(Paynes, pumped, leave. Adam and Erica look at eachother.)

03: Well? What do you think? Am I the man, or what?

(Erica stands up, eye to eye with Adam, and goes in for a HUGE KISS!!)

(POP!!!!)

??: AHEM...

(Camera pulls back to reveal CEO Melissa Johnson! SUPERPOP!!!)

MJ: (Sarcastically.) I hope I'm not interrupting anything?

(They pull apart quickly.)

03: Uh...n-no! NO! Nothing at all!

04: Sorry, Melissa, won't happen again.

MJ: Good. Because I'm here tonight to follow up on the check Shane and I were making into you, Ms. Chairwoman. You've been behaving lately, and really making an impact on Explosion. I'd HATE for you to throw it all away because you can't wait till the cameras are off.

03: She's been great, Melissa. A great help on the show.

MJ: Seems to me YOU'VE been the driving force around here lately. You've really been using your power wisely, controlling your talent and picking up the ratings VERY well. I must say, I'm impressed. As for YOU, Ms. Kowal...your work has improved quite a bit over the past month, and I'm allowing you to stay on as Co-Chairwoman of Explosion.

04: YES!! Thank you!

MJ: THAT IS...if Adam wants you to. Seeing as how he doesn't really need the help anymore, it's up to him whether or not he wants a partner. Just remember...I want no fooling around between you two if you're supposed to be working. Keep that in mind. If you stay on as Chairwoman...you two can't have a romantic relationship AT ALL, especially after the whole Randy Orton fiasco. Sorry, but that's the way it has to be. Adam, I'll expect your decision by the end of the night.

(Melissa leaves, Adam and Erica are stunned.)

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(Video recapping all the feuds for tonight's event, done to the theme song "Frantic" by Metallica. Because it RAWKS! Montage is great, ends on shots of the Horsemen staring eachother down and arguing, a quote from Benoit saying, "I WILL NOT LET THIS GROUP FALL APART" as they all clearly hate eachother. Awesome!)

(We go live, fireworks and a sold-out crowd explode!)

Mean Mark: Good evening and welcome to ICW-E Breakdown! I'm Mean Mark Clemson!

King: And I'm Jerry the King Lawler, and this is going to be a HUGE night, Mark! Adam just made the Duo Championship match between his bodyguards, the Paynes, and the winners of the Tag Team Tournament, Second Wind, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels, a TLC MATCH! HA HA! THAT'S GREAT! I can't wait to see the Paynes TEAR THEM LIMB FROM ANCIENT LIMB!!

MM: Hey, don't underestimate Michaels, King. He's great in any kind of match, and Flair is a legend, one of the best in the game STILL...and I think he may just surprise us!

K: No way! Might as well skip to match two, Mark! This one's a done deal! HA HA HA!!

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(Backstage, standing by the entrance, Flair and Michaels are talking. POP!!!!!)

RF: Man, I don't know if I can do this, Shawn. I mean, I can still style and profile like the best of 'em in that ring...

(Pop!)

RF: ...but a TLC Match?! I've been in some crazy matches before, but NOTHING like that...

HBK: CALM DOWN, Ric! You'll be fine! You just focus on keeping those guys grounded, and I'll take care of the rest. There's a REASON why people still think of ME when they think of Ladder Matches!

(POP!! Flair nods, looks a bit more releaxed, and...WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! It's time!)

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TLC Match, Duo Title:

The Paynes (c) v. Second Wind

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Second Wind is out first, starting off this huge PPV in a big way! WOOOOOOOOOO! Ric Flair and HBK come out together, to Flair's entrance theme. Naitch is strutting away, and HBK is looking cool and ready to rock in this sure-to-be war. They make it to the ring to a MONSTER POP, loved by one and all...and definitely underdogs as they face the Duo Champions...

(PAYNE THEME!) WOAH! And there they are! The Paynes, Lucifer and Daymion, half-heels, come out next, and are booed, pretty much because everyone resents their reign and the crowd's pulling for Flair and Michaels. The Paynes oaf down the ring, looking mean and lean, ready to bust some heads in this violent match-up!

In the ring, a new ICW referee, a cute blonde female, takes the belts and straps them securely around a rope which raises them high above the ring...so high, in fact, that the only way to win this one is to climb a ladder, rung by damn rung, and grab the belts for your team!

As the Paynes take off their long, leather coats, Flair and Michaels run over and JUMP THEM FROM BEHIND! The crowd erupts as the faces clear the ring and stand, ready, in the middle as the champs are shocked on the outside, licking their wounds already! The bell has rung, and this one has begun!

Flair in a TLC match! Ha! Anyway, his nerves before weren't necessary, as he takes to it right away, grabbing a chair from outside and bringing it into the ring, where he and HBK stand, ready for the Paynes to enter and be flattened. Lucifer and Daymion discuss a strategy, and grab two ladders from under the ring! Setting them up on the outside, they both climb quickly to the top of each's respective device, and DIVING SPEAR FLAIR AND MICHAELS, landing in a heap in the center of the ring and getting the match seriously underway!

Paynes and the challengers brawl all over, Flair bloodied early with a powerbomb through a table by Lucifer. Daymion has his hands full with Shawn, who is relying in speed and agility to win the day. So far, HBK is ruling DP, and after laying him out with a back body drop OUT OF THE RING, he grabs one of the ladders from outside, brings it in, and sets it up under the belts. Lucifer stops mauling Flair and comes over to battle HBK.

Action continues in violent, bloody fashion, as old meets monster and proves that they still have an amazing hardcore match or two left in 'em!

Flair and Michaels come back in GRAND face fashion, running the ring and basically being cheered like crazy. Flair locks in a Figure Four on Lucifer, his former tormenter, and as a crimson mask covers his WOOOO-ing face, laughs as he tells HBK to get a chair. Michaels, with a vicious smile, grabs the chair, and WHACKS Lucifer in the face, leaving him unconscious and in Flair's leglock, where just seconds ago he was shouting in pain.

The faces are really wrecking shop in this one, and Daymion gets back into the action, taking on both of them quite capably. Ladders and tables come into play, and it looks like the Paynes have it all wrapped-up when DP whacks Flair with a chair, climbs the ladder, only to be raced to the top by HBK, who exchanges blows with the champ at the top, then is sent flying down and through a table set up in the ring! Daymion stands tall, having taken-out both Flair and HBK without Lucifer's help, and reaches the top of the ladder, where he starts to unhook the belts!

Flair, with a desperate, last ounce of strength, looks up to see what's happening, and crawls over to SHOVE THE LADDER AND KNOCK DAYMION TO THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE RING, THROUGH ANOTHER WELL-PLACED TABLE! Daymion is out, but he had unlatched one of the belts and it falls to the ring as he flies out.

"HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T!"

Flair is being cheered like crazy, and is the only one capable of motion. He looks down, sees the belt lying on the mat, and picks it up! The bell rings, and Flair's music plays! The crowd cheers like mad, and Fink announces our NEEEEEEEEEEEEEW DUO CHAMPIONS...RIC FLAI--

(Adam Laskowski storms out to the stage with a mic!)

03: HOLD IT! HOLD IT!!! Stop that damn music! Flair, you got ONE of the belts. You didn't win anything, not until your team has both belts! Restart this match right now!

(BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Adam leaves.)

Mean Mark and King exchange opinions of Adam, while Flair discusses the situation with the referee, who can do nothing. The bell rings, and this match is restarted!

Lucifer, slowly getting up, sees Flair clutching one belt, and runs over to clothesline the greatest of all time to HELL. BOOO! Lucifer, all intense, grabs the belt from Flair, puts it over his shoulder quickly, and sets up the ladder to head up for the second!

The crowd is irate, and Lucifer begins to climb, only to be joined by HBK, who does his JUMP UP thing to a NICE pop, brushes off a few table bits, and gives chase!

They brawl at the top of the ladder, and, finally HBK out-punches LP, leaving him groggy and wobbling. HBK grabs Lucifer, then, from the top of the ladder, SUPLEXES HIM TO THE MAT OVER 15 FEET BELOW!!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Michaels, holding his back, gets back up, climbing, rung by damn rung, slowly but surely, to the elation of the fans who cheer away! At the top, Shawn unhooks the belt and holds it high to a great pop...and...

(HBK THEME!!)

The faces have won again! "YOUR WINNERS...AND NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW DUO CHAM--""

03: GOD DAMMIT! HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! MICHAELS, YOUR TEAM HAS TO HAVE BOTH BELTS TO WIN! AND LAST I CHECKED, THAT OTHER BELT WAS ACROSS THE SHOULDER OF THAT MONSTER YOU JUST SUPLEXED OFF THE LADDER. THIS MATCH IS BACK ON!

(BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!)

(Bell rings again!)

Michaels, mouth open in shock, stares at Adam from the top of the ladder. Then, he shrugs to the crowd, and points down at Lucifer, then makes the "belt sign" around his waist! He climbs up another step, wobbling on top of the shaky ladder...and DROPS A HUGE ELBOW DOWN ONTO LUCIFER!! POP!!!!!!!!!!!11

A little hurt after the drop, Michaels loses the belt and it flies over to a spot in the ring between the slowly climbing-in Daymion and the groggy Ric Flair. Michaels rolls over, holding his ribs, and begins to yank the belt off the shoulder of Lucifer, who reaches up in a game of tug of war over the coveted prize! They pull away, and, finally, Lucifer yanks the belt back, shoving Michaels back into the turnpost. LP stands up...and is met with SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! The superkick knocks him out cold, catching him off-guard (no one expected it!), and HBK grabs the belt from Lucifer easily to a big pop!!

On the other side of the ring, Flair and Daymion Payne are crawling towards the other Duo title, lying between them in the ring, inching towards it. Flair lunges, putting his hand on the belt just as Daymion, a monster with longer reach, slaps his paw down on it! NO ONE WINS JUST YET!! IT'S ALL UP TO THIS!

Flair and Daymion yank on the belt like 4-year-old fighting over a toy, and the crowd is popping in support of Flair and Michaels! They work their way up to their feet, pulling on it, and Daymion, ultimately stronger, pulls the belt from Flair's grasp with a BIG yank, and turns around, holding it up! Then he looks over at HBK, who is holding the other title, and smiles. Daymion begins to walk towards Michaels...BUT FLAIR LOW-BLOWS HIM FROM BEHIND AND THE BELT DROPS OUT OF DP'S HAND, TO THE MAT AS HE GRABS HIS BOYS AND FALLS TO THE GROUND IN PAIN!

Flair looks up, at the smirking HBK, and looks down at the belt on the ground. He struts, struts, struts, and bending over to pick up the belt...lets out a big WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Flair and Michaels win, and HBK'S SEXY BOY THEME HITS AS FINK ANNOUNCES THE NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW DUO CHAMPIONS, RIC FLAIR AND SHAWN MICHAELS...SECOND WIND!!

The arena explodes with an ear-splitting pop! New Duo champs, two deserving legends beating the odds in what was seemingly a mismatch, and they are applauded as they happily leave the Paynes lying in the ring in a heap!

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(Backstage, Adam is watching a monitor.)

03: DAMMIT, DAMMIT, DAMMIT!!

(He storms away, shoving Flair and Michaels out of his way as he heads through the entranceway and down to the ring! The Paynes have just pulled themselves up an barely have themselves pulled together.)

03: LUCIFER! DAYMION! I AM DAMN DISAPPOINTED WITH YOU! I DID EVERYTHING I POSSIBLY COULD TO HAND-DELIVER YOU THOSE BELTS! AND YOU LOSE AN EASY MATCH TO THOSE OLD FOSSILS?!! HUH?!

(Lucifer and Daymion look down, depressed.)

03: HUH? ANSWER ME, DAMMIT! LOOK ME IN THE EYES AND EXPLAIN THIS TO ME, I DON'T THINK I UNDERSTAND!

(The Paynes look up, shrugging, apologizing.)

03: What's that?

(Lucifer says something.)

03: YOU TRIED? TRIED ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH, LUCIFER! I WANT RESULTS! THAT'S WHY I HAVE YOU TWO AS MY BODYGUARDS! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE INVINCIBLE! DAMMIT, HOW DARE YOU DISGRACE ME LIKE THAT?! YOU MAKE ME SICK!!

(Adam slaps both of them across the face! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!)

(The Paynes, emotionless, look at eachother.)

03: Yeah! That's what I thought. Now, come on...get backstage right now so I can figure out what to do with you. You're lucky I don't fire you both right here!

(BOO!)

(Paynes look at Adam, dejected...then, as he turns to leave and the booing gets louder...)

LP: ADAM! (Yelling loud enough to be picked-up by mics!)

(Adam turns around, angrily, and LP grabs the mic! POP!!!!)

LP: You can't fire us.

DP: (Takes mic.) WE QUIT!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Adam is enraged, and the Paynes attack their former boss and leave to their theme and a huge cheer from the crowd!)

(Adam slowly climbs up, grabbing the mic they left in the ring.)

03: You're FIRED! FIRED, DAMMIT! GO AHEAD! WALK OUT ON ME! SEE IF YOU EVER GET ANOTHER TITLE SHOT IN THIS COMPANY AGAIN!!

(BOO!! Adam leaves to Icon theme, is hated. Seems he's taking this control thing a bit TOO far...)

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6-Man Time Limit, No DQ, Fusion Title:

Raven (c) v. Bubba v. D-Von v. Spike v. Tazz v. Dreamer

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Brutal 15-minute match that sees the use of the ladders from the TLC match in even some insanely creative ways. It's faces v. heels, pretty much. But as it gets down to it...all 6 men realize that the belt and the glory are on the line...along with the more lofty honor of coming-off as the toughest ECW had to offer!

Raven holds on to the title for a while, dropping it at the 5-minute mark to Spike after an Acid Drop in the ring while the others brawl away!

That doesn't last...while Spike is jumping up and down and celebrating to the cheers of the crowd, it quickly turns to boos and a quick loss, as Bubba and D-Von enter to deliver a 3D on their little brother seconds after he pinned Raven. Bubba holds Spike's legs up, D-Von hits the flying nut-butt, and goes for the pin! 1, 2 -- Bubba shoves D-Von off of Spike! 1, 2 -- D-Von, pissed, returns the favor!

Angry, the brothers Dudley argue in the middle of the ring, while poor Spike lies, out cold, under them. They come to blows, punching away to the joy of the crowd, who hates those evil heels! In comes Tommy Dreamer, who double-clotheslines the Dudleys WITH A LADDER at full-speed, then pins Spike to officially become "It."

Well, everyone else is out...except for Tazz. Dreamer's tag team partner, trusted ally...and now, opponent. The two look at eachother, Tazz outside the ring, knowingly, and the crowd buzzes as Tazz climbs into the ring. He and Dreamer circle eachother, and Tazz comes in to make it all technical, flipping Dreamer over and locking in an immediate arm-hold that wrenches back on the shoulder of Dreamer! Dreamer...after a painful minute or so, TAPS! Tazz is the new champion!! But, wait, there's more...

Raven, in the corner, has been slowly turning around, and grabs a small hammer that is lying on the ground near the ring apron.

He gets up, runs over, and BASHES the hammer into the face of Tazz, which breaks the hold on Tommy Dreamer, and sends the Human Suplex Machine, holding his face, to the mat back-first! Ouch. Raven pins Tazz for the next fall in this one, and he's pumped!

Raven and Dreamer, hated enemies, then get into it, brawling all the way around the ring, outside, and to the bell table, where they punch away, and Dreamer grabs the bell, DINGING it over the head of Raven. It's nicely mic-ed, so it comes out REAL well, and it's a great little spot as Dreamer is in control of this bloody, heated battle!

In the ring, the D-Von Dudley gets back up, then sees Spike lying on the mat. He runs over, grinning, and covers Spike!

Outside, Dreamer has hit the DDT on Raven and also covered! The ref, in the ring surveying damage and checking people, drops down and counts the 1, 2, 3!!

Dreamer is the current champ, with only 3 minutes to go!

In the ring, D-Von, unaware of all that has happened since Dreamer knocked him out with the ladder, thinks he pinned Spike, the champ when he was whacked! The crowd laughs as D-Von jumps around, but the ref informs him Dreamer is the current man to beat! Cute little spot, I thought.

Outside, with 2 minutes to go, Dreamer is sitting, slouched against the barracade, beaten, bloody, and out of breath.

At the end of the match, Dreamer, still with the belt after successfully fending-off D-Von, is taken down by none other than Tazz, who is clutching a kendo stick, and cracks it in half against the back of Tommy's skull.

Back up, Bubba, D-Von, Tazz, Raven and even lil' Spike brawl over who gets to pin Dreamer! They erupt in a huge battle with under a minute left, and the crowd pops as it comes down to Tazz and Spike standing! Two faces, with 20 seconds to go, facing-off to pin their ally, Tommy Dreamer!!

Raven down in a corner, D-Von and Bubba out of the ring, pretty much out of it, Tazz goes in for the kill, charging a frightened Spike, who slides out of the ring, and climbs under!! Tazz slides outside, looking for Spike, then turns around just in time to see Spike come out the other side of the ring, climb inside, and cover Tommy for the 1, 2, 3!! The clock ticks down, 4, 3, 2, 1...AND THE BELL RINGS WITH SPIKE DUDLEY THE NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW ICW FUSION CHAMPION!

The place erupts as Spike, even surprised HIMSELF, is handed the belt and all-but breaks into tears in the ring! Tazz stalks over, looking threatening, and then hugs Spike, raising the little guy's arm in victory! Everyone's happy for Spike, he used his brain to steal the win, but even Dreamer, when he comes-to, is up and congratulating Spike! They faces leave, and the heels get up arguing and beating on eachother until security comes down to separate Raven, Bubba and D-Von, all of whom are pretty pissed at eachother...and especially angry that Spike Dudley beat them! Poor Raven leaves without the Fusion Title for the first time in AGES, and who'd have thought SPIKE would come out on top?! Ha! Amazing.

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Angel Prime Title:

Victoria (c) w/Trish Stratus v. Molly

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Usual great women's action on Explosion. They're truly a draw, and all really standing out as wrestlers, not just hot chicks beside the men.

Trish, however, is a hot chick beside a hot chick, cheating to help Victoria win from the outside whenever she can.

Vic and Molly trade moves and flow around the ring with grace and power...it's a great match!

In the end, with the ref down, Molly is being held by Victoria against the ropes, and Trish runs in for a quick charging clothesline...only to have Molly duck and Trish knock Victoria down and out of the ring!

(Pop!)

Trish is shocked at what she's done, and goes out to help Victoria up. The two turn around, slowly, and are met by Molly launching herself over the ropes and pressing them to the concrete below! Big pop, good spot, fast-paced.

Molly tosses Victoria back inside, and, with all the momentum in the world, hits the Molly Go Round for a 1, 2, 3 from the groggy referee!! Molly wins the Angel Prime Title after a great match and after fending-off Trish's interference the whole time. Good for her!

She's loved and cheered, on a big wave of momentum off two big wins to get into this match anyway, and the loss of her fiance, the Hurricane, at the hands of Shane Douglas at Iconicide. He is, of course, back on Chaos, and she's glad he's around...and fighting with a new energy, swearing off the whole love thing for a while, Molly is our new Angel Champion, and a very deserving one, at that!

Outside, Trish is apologizing to Victoria, who is pissed at having lost the title. Victoria turns to walk out, but Trish runs after her and spins her around for a HUGE KISS on the ramp!! WOAH!!!!

It's totally hot, and Victoria and Trish seem to make up, then run off with even MORE dirty thoughts obviously in mind. Molly shrugs it off, and leaves with her title held high! Go, Molly!

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6-Man Time Limit, No DQ, Fusion Title:

Raven (c) v. Bubba v. D-Von v. Spike v. Tazz v. Dreamer

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Raven holds on to the title for a while, dropping it at the 5-minute mark to Spike after an Acid Drop in the ring while the others brawl away!

Raven, in the corner, has been slowly turning around, and grabs a small hammer that is lying on the ground near the ring apron.

In the ring, the D-Von Dudley gets back up, then sees Spike lying on the mat. He runs over, grinning, and covers Spike!

Outside, Dreamer has hit the DDT on Raven and also covered! The ref, in the ring surveying damage and checking people, drops down and counts the 1, 2, 3!!

Dreamer is the current champ, with only 3 minutes to go!

Outside, with 2 minutes to go, Dreamer is sitting, slouched against the barracade, beaten, bloody, and out of breath.

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(Backstage, Erica is talking to Molly, who will face Victoria in tonight's Angel Prime Title match.)

04: So, you have to make me look good tonight. This has to be the match of your life, Molly. I need to look good in front of Melissa and I have to prove to Adam he needs to keep me around here. I don't want to give up this job, I love being Chairwoman of Explosion!

M: And we think you're doing a great job, Erica. You really HAVE improved over the past month or so, and the Angel Division shows it! We're a main attraction on Mondays, now! You made that possible.

04: Well, I just hope Adam sees that...I know he's interested in me, and I admit, I was taken-in by how macho he's been acting...but...I just really think it's best for both of us if we stop the flirting and keep focused on making this place great.

M: Erica, I'll tell you what. Tonight, I GUARANTEE a great match with Victoria. I may not come out the winner...but I WILL put up the fight of my life, and I for what it's worth...I hope Adam thinks with the RIGHT HEAD and lets you stay!

(They laugh.)

04: Thanks, Molly. Well, I have to go. I think I'm going to talk to him, maybe see what he's thinking.

M: Good luck!

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Mean Mark: King, I'll tell you, this is a very emotional night! Some INCREDIBLE matches so far, and more on the way, including the match up next, a Triple Threat for the Hardcore Title!

King: My, oh my, Mean Mark! Every match tonight has been hardcore, somehow, I'd say! And all the drama backstage...well, that's EASY. I'd pick the girl any day! Adam needs to fire Erica and get himself a little SWEET PUPPY ACTION!! HA HA!! HEAR THAT, MARK? I SAID PUPPIES!!!!!!!!

MM: Yeah, I heard, King. (Sigh.) Anyway, Adam's under a lot of pressure, and he's been a great Chairman lately, but after the way he snapped at his trusted allies, the Paynes, earlier, I don't know if he can be counted on to make a rational decision!

(BILLY KIDMAN THEME!)

K: Here's a guy who made a very IRRATIONAL decision to open his big mouth and challenge the great Hardcore Champion, John Cena!

(AND...into the match!)

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Triple Threat, Hardcore Title:

John Cena (c) v. Jerry Lynn v. Billy Kidman

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These men are incredible!! Together, they put on an ECW-caliber Hardcore Match, using their natural speed and aerial ability to create something no less a wrestling match than a work of art.

Cena is instantly attacked by Kidman, who has been irritated by the boastful Hardcore Champ lately. Lynn stays back, picking his shots, and teaming up with Kidman on occasion to weaken Cena.

The alliance between Lynn and Kidman, however, is shattered, when Lynn missile dropkicks Kidman after Cena, who is being held up, ducks! Ouch.

Cena takes the opportunity to come back a bit, and the three brawl outside the ring, where various "plunder" is waiting to be used as a weapon. Beating eachother down with chairs, stop signs, kendo sticks, kitchen sinks and more, they three work their way, bloody and beaten, up the ramp to the entrance way. Billy Kidman is down and out in a pool of blood after the vicious battle up the ramp, and Cena has Lynn right where he wants him...

It is here that Cena nails a NASTY DDT on Lynn on the steel stage, leaving him out cold. Instead of going for the pin, and looking to prove himself as the most hardcore and deserving superstar on Explosion...Cena looks up at the Breakdown set, full of large, jagged pieces of broken glass and steel beams that look bent and warped (hence, the tie-in with the name "Breakdown"). There is even a broken-down pick-up truck embedded in the set, old and rusty and...dead. So, it's a cool set.

Anyway, Cena starts to climb the set! High above the crowd, who is now buzzing and screaming in anticipation of a HUGE bump...Cena holds his arms up, then...preparing to make the leap of his life, down on Lynn...BILLY KIDMAN STARTS TO CLIMB SLOWLY UP THE SET AFTER HIM! Cena looks down, distracted, and Kidman and Cena brawl on the small area of the set Cena has been standing on. It's a good 20 feet up, a VERY dangerous position...

...they trade punches while the crowd whips into a frenzy! A huge pop starts up, as Cena, wobbly, swings his arms in circles, to try to catch his balance on the edge of the ledge! Kidman sees it, knows he can capitalize...and SUPERKICKS CENA RIGHT IN THE JAW, A SMACK THAT ECHOES AROUND THE ARENA, KNOCKING THE HARDCORE CHAMP OFF THE SET!! Cena flies backwards, screaming, and LANDS ON THE TRUCK STICKING OUT OF THE SET, ABOUT 10 FEET OFF THE STAGE!! HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

Amazing bump, the truck's windshield shatters upon impact, and the hood caves in a bit under Cena's weight as the Hardcore Champ becomes little more than an unconscious heap lying in a crater on the hood of an old, rusty truck. SICK stuff!

Kidman, still up top, is holding up his arms in victory, being cheered like crazy! The former Prime Champion, defeated by Shane Douglas for the title not long ago in a screw-job of a match, is now set to reclaim his glory! He looks down at Jerry Lynn, still KO'ed, and closes his eyes...then...

...without hesitation, Billy Kidman HITS JERRY LYNN ACROSS THE LEGS AND WAIST WITH THE MOST DANGEROUS AND BEAUTIFUL MOONSAULT IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE, EVER!!

The arena erupts, the ref drops down ---- 1, 2 ---- JOHN CENA, OFF THE TRUCK, LANDS WITH AN ELBOW ACROSS THE BACK OF BILLY KIDMAN!! NO! HOW?!!!! HE'S INHUMAN!!!!

The crowd explodes again, this match has been great, there's blood and carnage everywhere...and Cena covers Kidman for the 1, 2...3! The legend-killer, against all odds, has retained his Hardcore Title, and the ref raises his stumbling, half-conscious arm in victory to a standing ovation from the crowd!

Heel or not, what a match!

Kidman slowly makes his way to the back, almost in tears at the loss. Close, but not quite, Kidman!

Jerry Lynn hasn't moved in ages, and EMTs swarm his carcass, loading him on a stretcher and taking him out of the arena in an ambulance! He is cheered as he's wheeled-out. This one's in the books! How to top it now?

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(Backstage, in the Icon Office. Adam is talking with the Paynes.)

03: Sorry I snapped, I'm under a lot of pressure. I appreciate all that you two have done for me, really, I do. And I hope you'll reconsider and stay on Explosion.

LP: I never wanted to leave.

DP: You had me at hello.

(Crowd laughs. Adam smiles and shakes hands with them.)

03: A lot on my mind, boys. I have a huge decision to make tonight. Do I keep going with my relationship with Erica? Or do I keep her around and never lay a hand on her again?

DP: If you keep her, I'll go out with her.

LP: No way, she's mine.

03: Ho ho ho...very funny. (Sighs, frustrated.)

(Knock on the door!)

03: Yes?

(In walks Backstage Babe Ashley Britcher!)

03: Oh...well, HELLO, Ms. Britcher! You look stunning tonight!

AB: Thanks, Adam! You're pretty sexy yourself! But if you don't mind, I have a question on quite a few viewers' minds tonight...are you going to fire Erica?

03: Ashley...I can't answer that right now.

AB: Well, when you hired me, you told me to ask the hard stuff, to really dig in. And I'm a professional reporter, Adam, so...I have to ask, are you firing Erica Kowal tonight?

03: This interview is over. (Pushes Ashley out the door, camera stays on her.)

AB: But..but, Adam...(door shuts)...boys...you just can't get a straight answer out of them! Back to you Mark and King!

(And Mark and King recap and send it to the next match...)

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Handicap Elimination Casket Match:

Kane (w/Mortis?) v. Undertaker/Big Show (w/Paul Bearer)

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(KANE THEME! EXPLOSION OF FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!)

Kane and Mortis are out first, stalking slowly to the ring! The are booed, and pay no attention at all to the crowd. In the ring, Kane lights the posts in an explosive blast of fire, and Mortis is locked securely inside a small cage, with just enough room for him to stand up and move around a bit. A flock of referees give it the okay, and the cage is raised, hanging a good 20 feet above the ring. Kane, below, watches it rise...when...

(WEEEELLLLLLL...DEAD MAN WALKIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!)

The Dead Show, complete with a remixed, combined theme comes to the stage, cheered and loved, playing to the crowd...Taker pounding his chest, Big Show signalling for the Chokeslam and pointing at Kane in the ring!

They enter the ring, and a staredown between the faces and the lone Big Red Machine goes on for a while, as the crowd builds to a frenzy of anticipation!

Finally, the match gets started with the Undertaker and the Big Show beating down Kane furiously, stomping him into the ground. The crowd is electric, loving every second! The bell finally rings, and it's offical.

The duo pounds on Kane, but he just won't stay down. He's got monstrous energy, and Paul Bearer, on the outside, is shrieking for Taker and Show to "KILL HIM!" constantly. Taker goes OLD SCHOOL on Kane, and signals for the Last Ride after laying Kane out with a clothesline off the ropes!

He puts Kane into place...but the Red Machine FLIPS TAKER UP AND OVER, THEN STANDS TALL, SUDDENLY FULL OF ENERGY, ROARING!!!

WHAT THE HELL?!! Kane was dead...and now he's just completely recharged, ready to go! He's a true monster, and he proceeds to kick the crap out of Taker and Show for a few minutes, by himself!

Soon, Kane and the Big Show are the only two standing. Taker is out after a Chokeslam, lying face-down on the mat, and Kane has his sights on the Big Show! Show, with every last bit of energy, pulls himself up from one knee with the ropes, and stands, locked in an icy stare with Kane...when...

PAUL BEARER HOPS IN WITH A CHAIR! The crowd pops as Bearer creeps up behind Kane, and Bearer is nodding slowly, goofily, playfully, ready to know Kane's head clear off! Kane is alerted by a grin from Show and the noise of the crowd, and turns around to see Bearer standing there, chair WAY back, ready to strike! Bearer swings!!! And...stops?!! He turns, and quickly hits the BIG SHOW OVER THE HEAD! THAT BASTARD! HE WAS IN THIS WITH KANE THE WHOLE TIME!!

(BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!11)

Taker sees what has happened, and is slowly crawling towards them, to stop Kane from Chokeslamming Show INTO ONE OF THE CASKETS AT EACH SIDE OF THE RING, as per Bearer's orders!

Bearer is booed more as he mocks the semi-helpless Undertaker, and the plan is revealed as a set-up officially.

Kane LIFTS UP THE BIG SHOW, AND (with a little help from Show's legs)...CHOKESLAM'S SHOW OUT OF THE RING AND INTO A CASKET!! THE LID SLAMS SHUT FROM THE IMPACT, AND BEARER CACKLES AWAY AS HE LOOKS UP, POINTING TO MORTIS' CAGE!!

Taker realizes he's been screwed, and makes his way to his feet as Mortis' cage is lowered. Taker charges at Bearer, clotheslining the walrus and sending him rolling outside! BIG POP!!

Kane and Taker brawl inside the ring, pounding away at eachothers' heads, until Taker gets the best of Kane! The crowd is hot, as Taker pushes Kane down to set up for the LAST RIDE!! The crowd goes nuts, and the refs are unlocking the doors to Mortis' cage! Taker has to get rid of Kane before this becomes a double-team!

Taker tries his second Last Ride of the night, but AGAIN, Kane tosses Taker over his back and gets out of it! BOOO!! People are DYING to see that Last Ride happen!

Kane yanks Taker up and is about to TOMBSTONE him, but Mortis leaves the cage and tells Kane not to do it!

HE wants to destroy Taker! Kane smiles an evil smile, then drops Taker for Mortis.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Mean Mark: This dastardly duo has the Undertaker at their MERCY! It's just a matter of time now, this is TERRIBLE!

King: I wouldn't wanna' be in HIS shoes, Mark. With these two monsters, it's like Taker's against THREE OR FOUR men at once!

Mortis picks up Taker, and Kane turns around to yell at the booing fans, mocking and taunting them. Mortis drags the Undertaker to the ropes and sets him up against them. Then, the skull-masked, green-caped freak, long, dark hair flying around as he runs like black flames above his evil head, turns and stalks over towards Kane!

Mortis points at Kane (behind his back), then grabs his "partner" for an Irish Whip and a POWERSLAM!

Mark: WHAT? WHAT'S HAPPENING?!! MORTIS JUST...HE JUST ATTACKED KANE!

King: Oh NO! They had this match WON!

Mortis, being mildly cheered by the crowd after the turn, looks around at the crowd...and slowly unhooks his mask, pulling it off!

...and it turns out to be...

...none other than

...the best there is, was and ever will be...

...the excellence of execution...

...BRET "THE HITMAN" HART!

(THUNDEROUS POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 It goes forever!!)

WHAT THE HELL?!! The crowd goes wild as Hart, unmasked, still wearing the green and black bodysuit, locks in a Sharpshooter on Kane!! Taker is off the ropes, standing and watching, shocked, and Hart points to Taker, then points for him to take out Kane! Crowd pops louder!

Bearer, beside himself at the double-double-cross, runs in and begins to yell at Hart, who takes him out with a big punch and a pop from the crowd! Hart, outside, opens a casket and rolls fat Paul Bearer in, shutting the lid!! The roof is about to fly off the arena from all the cheering after that, but Hart's not finished! He looks into the ring, and Taker hits the Last Ride on Kane! FINALLY! The crowd roars for that, too!

Taker is being cheered like mad, looking around, smiling, proud, and Bert looks at another casket, then to the fans, and, pointing to the casket and smiling as the cheers get louder for him to open it up! Hart pulls up the lid. Taker, tasting victory, picks up his brother again, drags him to the ropes, then sets up another Last Ridethis time out of the ring and INTO THE CASKET!

Hart shuts the door and Kane is eliminated! The Undertaker and the Big Show are the winners!

Hart enters the ring and Taker eyes him downand the two shake hands and raise eachother's arms in celebration! SUPERPOP!

Show slowly climbs out of his casket, into the ring, joining them. The three are cheered, Taker's music playsand suddenly, the lights go out...and Kane's casket BURSTS INTO FLAMES!!!

WHAAA--?!!! On come the lights, and the three faces look at it in confusion. A crew comes out to put out the fire...they open the casket, and there is no body inside!

Kane is GONE! The faces leave, a little freaked-out, to Bret's squealing guitar theme!

They celebrate to a STANDING OVATION from the crowd, all the way up the ramp!

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(The pop continues as Ashley Britcher and Spike Dudley come up on the screen next!)

AB: Great job, guys, the SHOCKING return of Bret Hart...I can't believe it! But what a lot of people ALSO can't believe is that you beat all of those huge guys in the Fusion Title match tonight, Spike! Congratulations!

SD: Thanks, Ashley! It's been a long time coming, and I'm glad I have the opportunity to wear this title proudly around my waist tonight!

(POP!!)

AB: Any idea who you'll give your first title shot to?

SD: Well, I was going to say I've been wanting to take my shot at beating Kane, but...looks like that idea really went up in SMOKE! HA HA!

AB: Ugh. Spike, you're a dork.

SD: Yeah, but THIS FUSION TITLE WIN TONIGHT IS FOR ALL THE DORKS EVERYWHERE, JUST LIKE ME. ALL THE LITTLE GUYS WHO NEVER GET A BREAK! WELL, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU, BECAUSE YOU CHEERING ME ON HELPS ME EVERY NIGHT I'M IN THAT RING, AND I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAPPY FOR ME...SO THANK YOU!

(POP!!!)

AB: Aww! That was cute! Spike, you may be a dork, but you're a really sweet dork. This is Backstage Babe Ashley Britcher, signing off!

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(Adam and Erica are in the Chairperson office.)

04: So, "Legend," have you made your decision, yet? Am I fired or not?

03: (Sigh...) Sorry it's such a tough decision, but it caught me off-guard.

04: That's what she DOES, Adam. You can't let her break up what we have going around here.

03: Yeah, but...what she said was right. I don't NEED a co-chairperson, really, and if you stay around, our relationship is over!

04: Adam...there IS no relationship.

03: What?

04: We don't have a relationship. We're just friends, business partners. I was caught up in your momentum, it was pretty hot...but...that's all. I realize now it was a mistake. I don't want to lose my job, so...we're not going any further, got it?

(BOO!)

03: (Disappointed.) Oh. I...I didn't know you felt that way. Sorry, I thought you were...

04: What? (Smiles.) That I was INTERESTED in you?! HA HA HA!! Adam, come on! We've been friends since high school, it'd be too weird. Plus, I'm not into you that way. It was just a fluke! Ha ha! (Mocking.) "Sorry, Erica, I thought you were --"

(BOOO!!)

03: Erica...you're FIRED.

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

04: Wha--excuse me?!

03: (Mocking.) "HUH? Excuse me?!" I SAID...YOU'RE...FIRED!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!1)

04: Adam! Don't take that the wrong way! It's not that I'm not--

03: Save your breath. You use me, you embarrass me, you push me and lead me on...I don't need this, I have a company to run. Now get the HELL OUT OF MY OFFICE!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Crowd chants, "NA NA NA NA, HEY HEY HEY, GOOD-BYE!")

04: But...but--

(Door opens, enter Melissa!)

MJ: Erica, you heard the man. Your services are no longer required at Explosion. And I've been waiting for you to screw up for months so I could say these words. YOU'RE FIRED! GET OUT!!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

04: ADAM, I SWEAR, YOU BETTER CHANGE YOUR MIND...

(Begins to walk out, angry.)

03: Oh, Erica, wait...

(She turns eagerly.)

03: I can't let you go like this. I'm sorry.

(BOOO!)

04: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I KNEW you wouldn't let me down like tha--

03: You came with ME in the limo. (Tosses her a wad of cash.) Use that to pay for a cab!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11)

(Erica leaves, pissed, and Melissa shakes Adam's hand, happily.)

MJ: I knew you had it in you. You're finally ready to take full control of this show. Adam, I know you won't let me down. I need you and Ed at your best right now...technically, Chaos isn't an ICW show, so we're losing viewers and money to them the more popular they get. Keep up the good work!

03: You really think I can do this alone?

MJ: You're ready. It's time.

03: ...okay. Don't worry, Miss. I think after tonight's matches, and the Prime Title fight between the Four Horsemen up next...no one can deny that EXPLOSION IS BACK AT NUMBER ONE!!!

(POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

(HORSEMEN THEME!)

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4 Horsemen 4-Way Match, Prime Title:

Shane Douglas (c) v. Chris Benoit v. Randy Orton v. Rob Van Dam

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The four men enter separately. There is a LOT of animosity between them, and the crowd is loving it. They have been waiting all night for this match, for the Horsemen to finally come apart at the seams and tear eachother apart!

Benoit is out first, to boos, looking cold and focused. He's all business tonight, and wants to kick some ass. Orton next, the Stud has a growing following and gets a nice pop...for a heel, of course. Next..ONE OF A KIND!!!! Rob Van Dam comes out to a MONSTER pop, and is totally intense, ready for a great match! He charges the ring and Benoit and Orton clear it while he does his pose and point thing.

Douglas, the ICW Explosion Prime Champion comes out last, to the Horsemen theme, with the biggest prize in the game around his waist. He's booed FURIOUSLY, the crowd HATES Douglas, the Ring General, the Franchise...and he's got something to prove to them all tonight!

The bell rings and the match gets underway with Douglas in ring. He's shouting at Orton at Orton, who's taunting the champ, laughing and mocking Shane, who's turning red and getting incredibly pissed! Douglas turns around to see that Benoit is staring at him, ready to get this thing started! The bell rings, and Douglas, psyched out by the toothless grin of the Canadian Crippler, runs to tag in Orton immediately! Orton, however, hops down to the floor, laughing, and leaving Shane all alone against Douglas! RVD, in another corner, watching patiently. He knows not to get involved too soon, to save up that energy!

Douglas is pissed, he HAS to fight the Crippler...and I don't know anyone who'd be happy about that. The Prime Champ walks over to his sneering opponent, and they lock up! They grapple, and the crowd gets louder and louder, exploding at the thought of having a new champ!

BUT...Benoit immediately drops to the mat, seemingly unconscious! Douglas looks up and smiles, then goes for the pin! WHAT?! 1, 2, 3!! WHAT IS THIS?!!

(HORSEMEN THEME!!)

Benoit sits up, laughing, and Orton joins the three in a hug in the center of the ring. They pulled a swerve! There WAS no rift in the Horsemen! They raised Douglas' arms and the crowd is BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-ing like never before!!

Trash is pouring into the ring...we've all been SUCKERED! There was no Horsemen break-up! DAMN THEM! RVD is in shock, arguing with the referee, who, sadly, can do nothing about it...

(ICON THEME!!! HUGE POP as Adam comes out.)

03: Woah, woah, guys. Sorry, but this was NOT a Fatal-Four Way match. Shane, put your arm down. Orton, Benoit, you pathetic sons of bitches, this isn't over!

(POP!)

03: This is an ELIMINATION STYLE MATCH! All that means is that CHRIS BENOIT HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!

(POP!!!!11 Benoit freaks out in the ring, the Horsemen are BESIDE THEMSELVES WITH RAGE!! RVD is smiling, and the ref grabs the belt back from Douglas.)

03: Benoit, get the hell out of that ring and away from ringside. You're OUT. And anyone who messes with the outcome of this match is FIRED, ON THE SPOT. RESTART THIS MATCH IMMEDIATLY!

(Bell rings again, crowd pops BIG as Benoit leaves, screaming at Adam as they go to the back!)

In the ring, Shane Douglas is arguing with the ref, and Orton is back on the ring apron in his corner, head down, pounding his fist on the ring post. RVD steps in, to a HUGE pop, making him the next legal man in the ring! He sneaks up behind Shane Douglas and ROLLS HIM UP! The referee happily drops down for the count, 1, 2 -- KICK OUT! Not yet.

Van Dam dominates, using his quickness and anger at the Horsemen (Douglas in particular...) to rule the ring! He hits a ROLLING THUNDER, and the crowd goes nuts, as he gets a CLOSE 2-count. He goes up top for a Frog Splash, but Orton runs over and pushes Van Dam off the top, sending him spilling to the concrete below!

Orton is proud, showing-off on the apron, pointing to his head ("I'm smart!"), but...the referee grabs him and tells him to get in the ring! It counted as a TAG! HA! Randy Orton is next, and he finds a groggy Shane Douglas struggling to get up on all-fours.

Orton looks nervous, upset...he doesn't want to attack Shane, and he's BOOED HEAVILY. Orton goes over to Shane, helping him up against a turnbuckle, and checking on the Franchise as the crowd boos louder. What an ass! It's 2 on 1 in there!

RVD, however, runs in with a chair! The crowd pops as he runs at Orton and Douglas in the opposite corner, full-steam ahead. Orton drops down and gets out of the way, sending the chair, PUSHED BY VAN DAM'S FEET...RUNNING VAN DAMINATOR INTO THE FACE OF SHANE DOUGLAS!! Douglas flops down, out cold, and RVD goes for the cover! 1, 2 --- 3! WHAT?! ROB VAN DAM HAS JUST ELIMINATED SHANE DOUGLAS!! Orton gets up, hearing the bell and the announcment, and is horrified! He pulls Douglas outside, and the champ comes to. Orton points, telling him he's out, he has to go the back or he'll be fired...and Douglas realizes what just happened. Pissed like never before, Douglas smacks Orton upside the head with PASSION...BOOOOO! Then POP!!!!!!!!!!!!! as Orton gets ticked and basically SPEARS Douglas to the floor, punching away at the face of the FORMER champ! Orton gets up, SPITS ON DOUGLAS, and climbs into the ring, to face RVD!

Douglas, outside, is escorted out by security.

RVD and Orton put on an amazing match, like a Prime Title match SHOULD be. It's epic, long, and very emotional. Both men give it their all, and in the end...Randy Orton NAILS an RKO on Van Dam. He goes for a show-off pin, posing cockily as he puts on foot lightly on the chest of RVD...1, 2 -- KICK OUT! Orton looks shocked, every pops! Van Dam fights his way back up, and takes down Orton with a belly to belly suplex! Van Dam goes up to the top for a Frog Splash, CONNECTS, and hooks Orton's leg for the 1, 2...3!!

(ONE OF A KIND!!! RVD's music hits to a GREAT POP!)

What a victory for Rob Van Dam!

Van Dam gets up, smiling, half conscious after the amazing 20-minute battle with Orton ALONE he just had...and the ref hands him the PRIME CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! ROB VAN DAM IS THE MAN TO BEAT, THE TOP OF THE HEAP, THE PRIME CHAMPION! The crowd goes nuts, cheering the beloved, long-overdue champ.

(Fade out on shot of RVD holding up the title on the turnbuckles! GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!)

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