10/28/02-11/3/02

Raw

INT. LOCKER ROOM – NIGHT

All four UnAmericans are arguing bitterly when Regal gets their attention.

Regal: Hey! Hey! Stop it, all of you! That’s enough. We have to stick together if we’re going to beat this bloody PPV Squad. Test, you and I have a match against Huh and Cheesecake later on, so let’s go out there and lay down a beating on those memorable specimens the likes of which they will never forget.

Test: Just don’t blame me if anything goes wrong. I’m sick of being blamed for everything around here!

Christian: Just don’t rely on this guy, William. The match will be over by the time he gets to the ring.

Test: What did you say!?

Regal: Do shut up, everyone! Now, onto other matters. I’ve spoken to Mr. Bischoff, and he’s granted a title rematch for you, Christian, and you, Lance tonight against Cynric and Croooooow.

Storm: Rematch, huh? Let me tell you something, Regal. I’m one of the world’s premier technical wrestlers, trained in the Dungeon at the wrestling capital of the world in Calgary… Alberta, Canada. So I’ll be damned if I’m going to team with this loser again.

He walks out of the room.

Christian: Oh yeah? Well, I don’t need you to win the Tag Team Championship, Lance! I did seven times before we ever teamed up! I’ll go find myself a different partner and we’ll take back the belts that are rightfully mine without you!

He storms out of the locker room. Regal looks at Test.

Regal: Do try to be in the ring BEFORE our match starts.

He leaves, and Test looks after him, seething with anger.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Croooooow and Cynric vs. Christian and ?????

The PPV Squad’s theme hits and Croooooow and Cynric make their way to the ring.

JR: Croooooow and Cynric have their titles on the line right now, but we don’t know who one of their opponents will be!

King: Lance Storm said he didn’t want to team with Christian anymore, and the other UnAmericans already have a match.

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

JR: Christian is a tag team specialist if there ever was one. Eight times he has been Tag Team Champion.

King: But who’s his partner?

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

JR: It’s Chris Jericho!

King: Y2J! A fellow countryman of Christian’s!

JR: We know that Chris Jericho is friends with the UnAmericans, and I guess he wants to try his hand in the tag team division.

FINISH: A brawl erupts and Cynric manages to take Christian down with a rolling koppo kick. He gets up to receive a running back elbow from Jericho, who attempts a Lionsault. Cynric gets his knees up and Jericho receives a running dropkick from Croooooow, who then gets a reverse DDT from Christian. Cynric charges Jericho, who sidesteps and sends him into Christian, sending them both through the ropes. Croooooow lifts Jericho for the Demon Driver, but Jericho escapes and shoves him into the ropes. Croooooow ducks a clothesline and Jericho bounces off the ropes. Croooooow tries a kneelift, but Jericho spins around into a schoolboy roll up, hooking the tights to get the pin.

Winners: Christian and Chris Jericho at 5:34

JR: We have new Tag Team Champions. I don’t believe it!

King: Jericho and Christian did it!

JR: However, their victory was tainted by the cagey Chris Jericho, who hooked Croooooow’s tights to get the pin, but the decision stands.

Christian embraces Jericho as they head up the ramp and hold the belts high.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Huh and Cheesecake vs. Test and William Regal

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

JR: The enigmatic Cheesecake and the moronic Huh are on their way to the ring to tangle with the UnAmericans.

King: Yeah, if Booker T and Goldust are WWE’s odd couple, what does that make Huh and Cheesecake?

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

JR: We’ve been told that William Regal just had an altercation with the Pyro Twins during the break, and we’re going to show you exactly what took place just moments ago.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

William Regal walks toward the ramp when the Pyro Twins pass him.

Regal: Oh, if it isn’t those Pyro Twins. Jay Rowe, and Dusty Schneider, was it?

Dusty: Schneble.

Regal: Such a wonderful name you have there. Is it Norwegian?

Dusty: German, actually.

Regal: Is that so? How fascinating. You know, as an Englishman, I happen to despise you Germans for what you tried to do to my country during World War II. As far as I’m concerned, Germans are the scum of the earth, and you’d better not cross my path, sunshine, or you will know that English blood boils hotter than any fire.

Dusty: How do I respond to that…?

Jay: Let’s just kick his ass!

Dusty: (nods) Good idea.

They swamp Regal and nail him with forearms and right hands. Jay rams him into the wall and Dusty whips him into some boxes and CLANGY PIPES! They stomp on him, but soon stop.

Jay: This just isn’t fun anymore.

Dusty: Yeah. Let’s go set his things on fire!

Jay: Sounds like a plan.

They leave a beaten up Regal on the ground.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

King: Does Test know about this, JR?

JR: I don’t know.

Test looks up the ramp, waiting for Regal, but he doesn’t come. Huh and Cheesecake attack him from behind and the bell rings.

FINISH: Test gets double teamed for most of the match, but makes brief comeback with a double clothesline. He hits a gutwrench powerbomb on Cheesecake and covers for a two count. He turns his attention to Huh, who is on the ring apron. Huh hits him with a slingshot shoulderblock, and Test falls backwards over a crouching Cheesecake, who rolls him up for a two count. He tries to whip Test into the ropes, but it’s reversed. Test tries a back body drop, but Huh grabs Cheesecake’s legs and pulls him down to the mat, allowing Cheesecake to hit the Long Kiss Goodnight. Huh goes to the top rope and hits a moonsault. Cheesecake covers and gets the three count.

Winners: Huh and Cheesecake at 4:06

JR: Huh and Cheesecake are the winners, in what turned out to be a handicap match.

King: It looks like Regal may still be unconscious in the back.

However, Regal comes out and makes his way to the ring, looking like he had the hell kicked out of him. He tries to explain what happened to Test, but gets shoved. Regal responds with a shove that sends Test into the ropes, but Test charges out with a big boot, knocking Regal cold. Test’s theme plays and he berates the unconscious Regal before exiting the ring.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Ric Flair and Triple H are conversing as they walk. They happen to pass Nykk, who is sitting with Trish on a couple of equipment boxes. Triple H and Flair exchange a look and walk over to them.

HHH: Hey, Trish. It’s been awhile.

Trish: Hi, Hunter. What do you want?

HHH: Me and Ric are throwing a party back at the hotel after I win my match tonight. Stop on by, and we’ll compare notes, one champion to another.

Nykk: Excuse me?

HHH: Did you say something, kid?

Nykk: Yeah, I did. Who the hell do you think you are?

HHH: Maybe that’s the question I should be asking. Who the hell are you, little man?

Nykk: I’m Nykk, the Intercontinental Champion.

Triple H laughs.

HHH: IC Champ, huh? You think that’s something to be proud of? You’re only second best, kid. (holds up his belt) You know what this is? The World Heavyweight Title. Until you get this belt, you are nobody in this business. You understand?

Nykk: Isn’t that the same World Title that was held by David Arquette, Vince Russo and LEX LUGER?

Flair: Hey, this belt has more history than your entire lifetime, pal. Don’t disrespect the champ.

Nykk: With all the damage that has been done to that belt over the last few years, I dare say that I’m more of a Champion than he is. Hey, at least I earned my title.

Ric: Now you see here, it’s not…

HHH: No, no, Ric, it’s okay. This little pup thinks he’s me. Listen, I only came over here to invite Trish to an exclusively private party tonight, but since you had to open your big mouth, let me say this. Anytime you want to play the Game, you come find me and I’ll show you what it is to be a Champion. (turns to Trish) So Trish, how about that party? Why don’t you ditch this nobody and come hang with the real champ.

Trish pretends to think about it, and then slaps Triple H. He makes a grab for her, but Nykk throws her behind him and picks up a nearby crowbar, threatening Triple H and Flair with it. Triple H smiles.

HHH: Fine. You just think about it. And “Nykk,” if I were you, I’d watch your back.

He and Flair leave.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Shadow is walking toward the locker rooms when she encounters Victoria.

Victoria: Well, well, well, if it isn’t Trish’s little friend. You know, you have a real knack for choosing the wrong people to hang out with. First those moron PPV Squad guys, and now Trish. Here’s some advice, Shadow. Don’t count on Trish. She’ll stab you in the back just like she stabbed me in the back.

Shadow: Yeah, thanks. Is that all?

Victoria: As a matter of fact, no. At Survivor Series, you have a shot at the Women’s Title. I laid out Trish Stratus at No Mercy, so as far as I’m concerned, a rematch is rightfully mine. But you get the title shot. I’m having trouble understanding this.

Shadow: I earned my title shot, Victoria. You had your chance and you blew it. It’s my turn now. Step aside.

She tries to pass Victoria.

Victoria: Hold on a minute, you little…

She spins Shadow around, but Shadow is ready and nails her with the Interceptor, knocking Victoria out.

Shadow: You talk about me choosing my friends better? Maybe you should choose your enemies better.

She walks away as Victoria starts to regain consciousness.

INT. BISCHOFF’S OFFICE – NIGHT

Victoria storms into Eric Bischoff’s office. Bischoff gets off the couch, seeing that she’s pissed.

Victoria: I want that little cheap-shotting, PPV Squad tramp, and I want her right now. Make the match. Make the match, Eric, and I will bring you her head!

Bischoff: Calm down, Victoria, calm down. As much I as I would like to cause the PPV Squad some pain and suffering, you’re not ready for a match with Shadow tonight in the emotional state you’re in. I’ll grant you your match, but it will happen next week. Shadow vs. Victoria.

Victoria: Fine. Just know that I when I defeat her next week, I expect a shot at the Women’s Title to be coming my way. Trish Stratus and Shadow are both going to pay for the indignities that I’ve suffered.

She storms out of the office.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Nykk vs. Booker T

Booker T’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring.

JR: This could be the night for Booker T, who has an opportunity at the Intercontinental Title.

King: Booker’s been a five-time WCW Champion, but tonight he could add WWE gold to his collection.

Nykk’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring, along with Trish Stratus.

JR: Nykk had an altercation with Triple H just awhile ago, when Triple H accosted Trish and then treated Nykk like he was some kind of nothing.

King: Well, he said Nykk was only second best, JR. He has the Intercontinental Title, and that’s our secondary belt.

JR: A brawl nearly erupted when Trish slapped Triple H and Nykk came to her defense. Nykk better watch out, because the Game is a very dangerous enemy.

FINISH: Booker makes a comeback and gets several close two counts. He manages to hit the Scissor Kick. He does the Spinaroonie and covers, but Nykk gets a foot across the bottom rope. Nykk rolls out of the ring, but Booker holds onto his hair. Nykk gets on the apron and drives a shoulder into Booker’s midsection, doubling him over. Nykk slingshots himself over into a sunset flip and then puts his feet on the ropes to get the pin.

Winner: Nykk at 6:21

JR: Nykk came close several times to losing the Intercontinental Title, but kind of won through dubious means, ala Chris Jericho earlier.

King: See, you condemn Jericho for doing it, but when Nykk does it, it’s all right.

JR: I don’t condone breaking the rules, but the fact remains that Nykk is still the Intercontinental Champion.

Nykk backs up the ramp and tells Booker better luck next time. All of a sudden, Triple H and Ric Flair run out. Triple H nails Nykk from behind with a forearm, sending Nykk tumbling down the ramp. He hits Nykk with right hands as Trish bolts to get the PPV Squad. Flair puts Nykk in the figure four leglock, and Nykk screams in pain. Triple H stomps him and Flair lets up. Triple H puts the World Title on the floor and then picks Nykk up, giving him the Pedigree on the belt. He tells Nykk that’s the closest he’ll ever get to the title before throwing Nykk off and picking up the belt.

JR: What a despicable act by our World Champion and Ric Flair!

King: Nykk’s busted open. Flair and Triple H really laid him out!

Flair and Triple H exit as Trish leads Croooooow, Shadow and the Pyro Twins out to check on Nykk.

JR: Triple H may have some hell to pay once Nykk regains his senses. What will the PPV Squad do about this?

Heat

MATCH: The Pyro Twins vs. William Regal and Lance Storm

The Pyro Twins emerge victorious after Storm is hit with Final Darkness and Dusty makes the cover.