8/19/02-8/25/02

Raw

INT. LOCKER ROOM – NIGHT

Nykk and Croooooow are standing in the PPV Squad locker room.

Croooooow: Listen. You can do this. I know you can do it. If I can be the European Champion, you sure as hell can.

Nykk: I don’t know. I just don’t know if my heart’s in this anymore. All these other guys in the locker rooms have long and storied histories. Guys like Guerrero and Benoit have wrestled extensively in Japan and Mexico for over a decade now. How can I compete with that kind of experience?

Croooooow: You came close at Vengeance, didn’t you? You’re letting Eddie Guerrero get into your head. It’s supposed to be the other way around.

The door opens and Shadow and Trish Stratus come in.

Shadow: Hey, Croooooow.

Croooooow: Hey.

Shadow: Hey, Nykk. You ready? You’re match is next.

Nykk grumbles unintelligibly and turns his back.

Croooooow: We’re working on it.

Shadow motions to Croooooow and they leave Trish alone with Nykk.

Trish: I know you’ve been through a lot in the past couple of weeks, Nykk. We’ve all been there. Just remember that win or lose, your friends will be there for you. And so will I, if you need me to be.

She leans in and kisses him on the cheek.

Trish: Good luck.

She exits the locker room and Nykk watches her leave. His face is unreadable, but he picks up a boot and starts putting it on.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Nykk vs. Jeff Hardy

Nykk’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring.

JR: The challenger is on his way down, and you can’t really blame Nykk for being depressed the last couple of weeks. Eddie Guerrero knows that he can’t just walk all over him, so he’s playing these mind games and stacking the deck against him. Even if Nykk wins the European Title tonight, it will still be a grueling contest and will definitely wear him down for Sunday.

King: Yeah, but what was with that good luck kiss that Trish gave him? I’d be on Cloud Nine if I were Nykk right now.

JR: Trish does seem to have taken a liking to Nykk, and the rest of the PPV Squad for that matter.

Jeff Hardy’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring.

JR: The incomparable Jeff Hardy has a heck of a challenge in front of him tonight.

King: Nykk may be in for a wake up call here. Jeff definitely won’t cut him any slack.

FINISH: As Nykk retakes control, Eddie Guerrero comes down to ringside. He distracts Nykk, allowing Hardy to take control with a flying forearm. Nykk fights back, but a hard right from Hardy sends him backward into the ropes, trapping him between the top and middle rope. Jeff moves in, but the ref makes him back off. Guerrero gets on the apron with the IC belt and nails Nykk across the head with it. He frees Nykk, who falls to the mat. Eddie turns around to celebrate, but Jeff runs over and dropkicks Guerrero to the floor. He then goes for his double legdrop to the midsection, but Nykk catches his feet. He applies the Cedarleaf on the ground and then turns over and stands up. After a few moments, Hardy taps out.

Winner: Nykk at 6:04

JR: Nykk has done it! We have a new European Champion!

King: That means it’s Champion vs. Champion at SummerSlam, JR.

The ref gives Nykk the belt, and he holds it high.

JR: Nykk should be proud of himself… wait a minute!

Eddie Guerrero attacks Nykk from behind with a forearm. He lifts Nykk and hits a brainbuster. He lays both the European and IC belts on top of him and goes to the top rope. He hits a frog splash on Nykk, hurting himself in the process. Before he can do anything else, Jeff Hardy comes back in the ring and nails Eddie. Guerrero takes his belt and runs, and Jeff helps Nykk to his feet. They shake hands and Nykk raises Jeff’s hand.

JR: A nice show of sportsmanship, but I don’t think we’ll see any of that in the two out of three falls match this Sunday.

INT. BISCHOFF’S OFFICE – NIGHT

Eddie Guerrero storms into Eric Bischoff’s office. Bischoff stands up as he arrives.

Eddie: Did you see that!?

Bischoff: I saw it!

Eddie: What happened to our plan, Eric? You said it was foolproof! We were going to break Nykk’s spirit, and now he has a title too!

Bischoff: I know, I know, but he won’t have it for long. I’d rather not have a European Title than have Nykk as a champion, so here’s what we’re going to do. At SummerSlam, your two out of three falls match with Nykk is going to be a unification match. The winner will be the Intercontinental Champion and the European Title will be no more. Listen, you can still beat him, Eddie. He’s nothing. He’s a disgrace that caught a lucky break.

Eddie: You better be right, ese, because if I’m not Intercontinental Champion after SummerSlam, I’m packing my bags and going to Smackdown!

He storms out of Bischoff’s office, leaving Bischoff with a nervous look on his face.

INT. PROMO SET – NIGHT

Terri is standing by with Huh.

Terri: Huh, up next you have a rematch with Christopher Nowinski. Last week, you beat him by disqualification, but I’m sure you’d like a bit more decisive a victory than that.

Huh: That’s right, Terri, I… what I’m going to do to Nowinski is… uh… you see, Christopher Nowinski thinks that he’s really smart… but he’s not… he’s really kind of dumb… uh… uh…

All of a sudden, the Rock walks into the shot.

Terri: Rock!

Rock: What… in the BLUE HELL is this? The Rock’s waiting in line, waiting to lay a verbal smackdown on somebody’s candy ass, but who doe the Rock find in front of him? You. What is your name?

Huh: Huh?

Rock: That’s right, it DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!

Huh: No, that’s my name.

Rock: Now, little jabronie, since you can’t seem to string together two sentences, what we’re going to do is make this promo a little less painful for the crowd… for the millions… and millions of Rock’s fans at home and just for the People in general. Now, what are you going to do to Christopher Nowinski tonight?

Huh: I… I…

Rock: I said WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO CHRISTOPHER NOWINSKI TONIGHT?

Huh: I’m… gonna kick his ass!

The Rock smacks him in the back of the head.

Rock: What the hell’s the matter with you? You can be more creative than that! The Rock says unleash that beast inside you and tell the people what you’re going to do to that no-good-stuck-up-only-has-a-degree-because-he-cleaned-the-toilets-at-Harvard-for-four-years-to-pay-the-tuition jabronie tonight!

Huh: I’m going to knock his ass out! I will rip out his stinking heart and eat it in front of his eyes before I stomp his head into the mat and drag his Harvard carcass from the ring!

The Rock takes off his sunglasses and looks at Huh funny.

Rock: All right, all right. The Rock prefers just laying the smackdown, but to each his own. Now, end this promo with a battle cry to call your very own.

Huh: Like what?

Rock: Like this. If ya smellllll… what the Rock is cookin’!

Huh: Bacon?

Rock: Shut up, jabronie! Now get out there and make the Rock proud by backing up those words. This is now the Rock’s mic time!

He shoves Huh off camera and delivers a promo against whomever he is facing later on.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Huh vs. Christopher Nowinski

Christopher Nowinski’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring.

JR: Here comes that pompous ass, Christopher Nowinski.

King: Hey, don’t talk about a Harvard graduate like that. He’s going to teach that idiot Huh a lesson tonight.

Huh’s theme hits and he marches to the ring, all fired up. Cheesecake is right behind him, trying to get him to put on some SCUBA gear, but Huh will have none of it.

JR: Huh had some help with his promo from none other than the Undisputed Champion, the Rock, and it looks like he’s ready to go!

King: What’s Cheesecake trying to get him to wear? Is that a SCUBA mask?

JR: No gimmicks needed for Huh tonight. He’s just here to wrestle.

Huh charges the ring and the match begins.

FINISH: Huh regains control of the match and gets some momentum going. He finally goes for his moonsault, but Nowinski moves and Huh crashes to the mat. Nowinski executes an Oklahoma roll, putting his feet on the ropes and pinning Huh. He rolls out of the ring, holding his nose from Huh farting directly in his face.

Winner: Christopher Nowinski at 4:12

JR: What a cheap win for the Harvard graduate. I hope he didn’t cheat as much on his final exams.

King: It looks like he paid the price, though. I think Huh let out some noxious odors in Nowinski’s direction.

JR: Serves him right.

Cheesecake and Huh watch Nowinski leave with disdain. They then get out of the ring and chase Nowinski back up the ramp and out of the arena.

INT. PROMO SET – NIGHT

Jonathan Coachman is standing by with Croooooow.

Coach: Croooooow, a little bit later on you will team with your brother Cynric to face Justin Credible and Steven Richards in a rematch from last week. What are your thoughts tonight?

Croooooow: Coach, first of all a big shout out to Nykk, for becoming perhaps the last European Champion of Europe. I know he, Huh, Cheesecake, Shadow and Trish are out celebrating, and I intend to join them as soon as I take care of some business. Cynric and the Pyro Twins aren’t here yet, but I know they’ll have my back. Tonight is only a formality, because I will make sure that it is Steven Richards who is pinned at SummerSlam. Have you heard the term Emerald Fusion, Coach? It’s kind of like my Demon Driver, except you drop your opponent straight onto their head. That’s just one of the things I have planned during those five minutes when the cage lowers…

Mike Awesome walks in and interrupts him.

Awesome: I think you’re wrong, Croooooow, and don’t worry, we have you singled out for SummerSlam as well. But I’m not here to fight. I just want to show you something. Come with me.

Croooooow picks up a nearby chair.

Croooooow: I think I’ll take this as insurance, if you don’t mind.

Awesome: Go right ahead. Just follow me.

Croooooow follows Awesome to a monitor.

Awesome: You want to know where your little friends are right now? Take a look.

EXT. HIGHWAY – NIGHT

On the monitor is live feed from the highway. Cynric is talking to Dusty while Jay is busy under their rental car.

Cynric: I can’t believe the car died now. I have a tag team match to wrestle in!

Dusty: Calm down. If anyone can fix this car, or blow it to pieces, Jay can.

Cynric: It’s a good thing this cameraman needed a ride.

He looks into the camera.

Cynric: Hey, bro. As you can see, we’re stranded for the time being. I’ll do my best to get there by match time, but if I don’t, it might be wise to pack it in for the night and forfeit. Sorry, but Jay’s under the car and hopefully he’ll be able to fix it. Good luck.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Mike Awesome smiles at Croooooow. He throws him a torn wire.

Awesome: If you see Jay, give him this. It might help.

He walks away, laughing.

Awesome: We’ll see you out there!

Croooooow watches him leave and then angrily throws the wire on the ground.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Croooooow vs. Justin Credible and Steven Richards

Croooooow’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring, carrying a baseball bat.

JR: Croooooow’s brother Cynric has still not made it to the arena, and neither have the Pyro Twins, thanks to the Extremists sabotaging their car. Cynric advised Croooooow to pack it in for the night, but it looks like Croooooow’s going to tough it out in a handicap match.

King: Is he crazy? He’ll be taking on two of the Extremists by himself, JR!

Justin Credible’s theme hits and he, Steven Richards, Mike Awesome and Shawn Stasiak make their way to the ring. Credible has a Singapore cane, and Richards has a steel chair.

JR: Wait a minute. This is supposed to be two on one, not four on one.

King: Croooooow’s in for it now. I don’t think the Extremists have any intention of there actually being a match.

The Extremists circle the ring, and Croooooow watches them, ready to strike. Suddenly, Stasiak darts into the ring and Croooooow takes him out by nailing him in the midsection with the bat. However, it allows Awesome to come in and clothesline Croooooow from behind. Credible and Richards come in and take turns hitting him with the cane and the chair, busting him open. Stasiak sets up a table and Credible and Richards lift Croooooow to Awesome, who is on the top rope. He hits a top rope Awesome Bomb through the table. Credible gets a mic.

Credible: This is just a taste of what we have in store for you at SummerSlam, Croooooow. We could end your career right now, but we’d rather do it inside a steel cage while the rest of your friends watch! And that’s not just the coolest… that’s not just the best… that’s Justin Credible!

His theme plays and they leave Croooooow in a bloody heap in the ring.

JR: What perverse individuals! A blatant four on one attack.

King: They say that this is only a taste, JR. What must they have planned for Croooooow on Sunday?

JR: This young man may have a concussion, to say the least. Could we get some help out here?

Some officials come out and help Croooooow to the backstage area.

Heat

INT. HALLWAY – NIGHT

Trish Stratus is walking down the hallway when some fans run up to her.

Fan: Oh my God, it’s Trish Stratus! Trish, can I have your autograph?

Trish: (smiles) Sure.

She signs the fan’s autograph, but more fans come over and soon she is overrun by fanboys. Nykk comes walking in from behind and assesses the situation. He then pushes his way through the crowd.

Fan: It’s Nykk! Can I have your autograph?

Nykk: That’s fine, but why don’t you go get the Rock’s autograph before you miss him? He’s in the bathroom over there. Don’t worry, we’ll wait for you guys to come back.

The fans all run for the bathroom and Nykk leads Trish through a curtain guarded by some security guys.

Nykk: Right this way, my lady.

Trish: Thank you, kind sir.

Nykk: Fans have no concept on when it’s a bad time to ask for an autograph, do they?

Trish: You look a lot more cheerful.

Nykk: Well… (he hoists the European Title on his shoulder) I think I’ve gotten my confidence back. Speaking of which, Trish, thank you for being here for me over the past couple of weeks. I wanted to ask you, do you think that sometime… we could…

Trish: Yes?

Jonathan Coachman walks in with a microphone and interrupts.

Coach: Nykk, I’m sorry for intruding, but we haven’t seen you since your big win on Monday night. You have a two out of three falls unification match tonight for the Intercontinental Title. Is your confidence back?

Nykk: Coach, my confidence is back with a vengeance. You see, SummerSlam has a fine tradition of great Intercontinental Title matches. Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect. Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon. Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit. Not only that, it also has a great tradition of two out of three falls matches, with the Hart Foundation vs. Demolition and the aforementioned Benoit vs. Jericho. Eddie Guerrero is a great wrestler, make no mistake, but tonight I will pound him into the ground like the little bitch that he is. It will be a great contest, but history shows that nothing stops the PPV Squad, and nothing stops me. Guerrero’s pinned me at the last two PPVs, but I’m still here and about to get in his face. Tonight, I will be the last Eurocontinental Champion, or I will die trying.

Coach: Thank you, Nykk, and good luck tonight. Now let’s go to the arena for a special bonus match.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Huh and Cheesecake vs. Raven and Christopher Nowinski

William Regal’s theme hits and he and Christopher Nowinski make their way to the ring.

Cole: We are just moments away from the Rock vs. Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam! Hello everyone, I’m Michael Cole, along with Tazz, and we will be calling the action for the first half of the evening starting right here on Heat!

Tazz: And here comes arrogance personified, Cole.

Cole: Indeed, William Regal and Christopher Nowinski are quite the pompous duo, and they’re set for tag team action.

Huh’s theme hits and he and Cheesecake make their way to the ring.

Cole: No gimmicks tonight for the team of Huh and Cheesecake, representing the PPV Squad.

Tazz: What are you talking about? They’re a walking gimmick, Cole. Look at them!

Cole: William Regal has been feuding with the PPV Squad for the entire summer, and would love to get some retribution after losses to Nykk and Croooooow.

The bell rings to start the match. Cheesecake and Nowinski start out. They lock up, but Nowinski throws Cheesecake to the mat. He taunts Cheesecake, but Cheesecake accepts Nowniski’s strength and gets down on all fours, offering Nowinski the top position for amateur wrestling. Nowinski is enraged, and kicks Cheesecake in the midsection. He lands some clubbing forearms on Cheesecake’s back and picks him up. He whips him into the ropes, but Cheesecake ducks a clothesline and hits a high cross body on the rebound, getting a two count. They both get up and Cheesecake gives him an armdrag, and then another. Cheesecake scoop slams Nowinski, but Nowinski thumbs him in the eye as he reaches down to pick him up. Nowinski gets to his feet and whips Cheesecake into the ropes. Cheesecake reverses and pulls Nowinski in, kicking him in the midsection. Cheesecake executes a pumphandle suplex and covers for a two count. Cheesecake tags Huh, and Nowinski backs off, not wanting another fart in the face. He tags Regal, who is reluctant to get in. He finally does so, and pokes Huh in the eye when he moves in to lock up. Regal gives him some stiff forearms and whips him into the ropes. Huh reverses, and hits a back body drop on Regal. Huh sends him down with some right hands. He whips Regal into the ropes and hits a vertical body tackle. Regal goes down, and Huh covers for a two count. Regal begs off in the corner, and Huh moves in only to have Regal pull him in, ramming his shoulder into the second turnbuckle. Regal gets up and kicks at the arm. He applies an armwringer and yanks down, causing Huh to somersault to the mat. Regal drops a knee on the shoulder and tags Nowinski. Nowinski straddles his boot on the top rope and Regal rams Huh’s shoulder into it. Nowinski gets in the ring and peppers Huh with some right hands. He lifts Huh and executes a shoulder breaker. He covers, and gets a two count. He picks Huh up and executes a vertical suplex, floating over for another two count. Nowinski complains to the ref about a slow count, and then picks Huh up. He whips him into the ropes, but Huh ducks a clothesline and both guys clothesline each other on the rebound.

Both men crawl toward their corners, and tag their respective partners. Cheesecake charges Regal and ducks and spins at the last moment, hitting a reverse elbow to the midsection. Regal doubles over and Cheesecake bounces off the ropes and hits a kneelift. He gets behind Regal and hits the Screw Driver for a two count. He whips Regal into the corner, but it’s reversed. Regal charges and Cheesecake gets his feet up, kicking Regal in the face. Regal turns around and Cheesecake leaps on his back, riding him like a horse. Nowinski comes in, bounces off the ropes and hits a jumping clothesline to knock Cheesecake off. Huh comes in and sends Nowinski down with a flying shoulder tackle. Regal catches him from behind with a forearm, and whips him into the ropes. Huh reverses, and Cheesecake and Huh execute a double hip toss, but catch Regal’s legs before he hits. They lift him up and then slam him down to the mat. Cheesecake covers and gets two, but Nowinski barely makes the save. Huh tries a right hand, but Nowinski ducks and executes a back suplex. Regal whips Huh into the ropes, but it’s reversed and Huh hits the Windbreaker. Seeing an opportunity, he sits on Regal’s face and farts on him. Regal scrambles from the ring with a look of utter revulsion on his face. Nowinski watches him go, but Cheesecake suddenly spins him around and kicks him in the midsection. He executes the Long Kiss Goodnight, and tags Huh. Huh goes to the top rope and hits a moonsault. He covers and gets the three count.

Winners: Huh and Cheesecake at 4:56

Cole: What a win for the tandem of Huh and Cheesecake!

Tazz: I don’t know how to call this one. I guess the tide turned for them when Huh, uh… cleaned his bowels in Regal’s face, so to speak.

Cole: I’m sure Regal and Nowinski are going to seek revenge, but for now Huh and Cheesecake celebrate a big victory.