11/25/02-12/1/02

Raw

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Shadow vs. Ivory

Ivory’s theme hits and she makes her way to the ring.

JR: Ivory is as tough as they come and a former Women’s Champion on three separate occasions. Quite an athlete for the Women’s Division to have.

King: Yeah, she’s a trainer for Tough Enough. She’s been around.

Shadow’s theme hits and she makes her way to the ring.

JR: Shadow came so close to being Women’s Champion at the Survivor Series, and if not for the antics of Victoria, she might have.

King: Every wrestler needs to regroup after a major loss, and a victory over Ivory would surely do that for Shadow.

FINISH: Ivory ducks the Interceptor and kicks Shadow. She lifts her into a fireman’s carry, but Shadow escapes and Ivory runs for the ropes. Shadow holds on and pulls her back into a roll up, but Ivory reverses and hooks Shadow’s tights for the three count.

Winner: Ivory at 3:34

JR: The experience of Ivory won out over the athleticism of Shadow on this night, but did she really have to cheat?

King: Ivory isn’t underestimating anyone, JR. Win how you can, when you can.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Nykk is walking when he passes by Kane and the Hurricane.

Nykk: Well, well, if it isn’t Kane!

They turn and look at him.

Nykk: So what happened, Kane? Why did you offer to be in my corner at Survivor Series and then not come out?

Hurricane: Did you even watch the show? He got jumped by Ric Flair and Triple H.

Nykk: (feigning surprise) He did? My, oh my. Kane, what happened to you? You used to be the Big Red Machine, but you couldn’t even sit up after a simple little attack? You call yourself a freak? I call you weak.

Kane: Hey, back off. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Nykk: I don’t? The way I see it, you should be held responsible for me losing to Triple H too, because if you had been there, Croooooow would have stayed in the back. You cost me the title, and now you’re going to pay.

Kane: I am, am I? Well, how about we repay you in the middle of the ring tonight. Bring one of your friends. Hurricane and I will be waiting.

They walk away.

INT. PPV SQUAD LOCKER ROOM – NIGHT

The PPV Squad is chatting when Nykk walks in. Croooooow clears his throat, and the chatter dissolves into muttering.

Nykk: Okay, everyone, listen up. I have a tag match tonight, so I need a partner. Who wants to team with me? Cynric?

Cynric: Sorry, Cheesecake and I are already teaming with Croooooow tonight against Rico and the Three Minute Warning.

Nykk: What? How come I wasn’t told about this? You know what? Never mind.

Huh: I’ll team with you.

Nykk: Where are Dusty and Jay?

Croooooow: Not here yet.

Nykk: Dammit, I need a partner! Who else is going to team with me?

Huh: I’ll do it.

Nykk: Shadow?

Shadow: Yeah, right. You think I’m insane?

Nykk: Anybody?

Huh: Me!

He finally looks at Huh.

Nykk: Well, all right. I guess you’ll have to do. Let’s go.

Huh: Yeah! I’m going to be on Raw!

He does a little dance.

Nykk: Stop it! Stop that! We’re next. No fooling around tonight. We’re facing the Hurricane and Kane.

He leaves the locker room.

Huh: Kane!? Uh, on second thought…

Nykk grabs his shirt from off camera and drags him away.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Nykk and Huh vs. The Hurricane and Kane

Kane’s theme hits and he and the Hurricane make their way to the ring.

JR: I don’t know what’s gotten into Nykk all of a sudden, but he managed to “charm” his way into an encounter with Kane, the man who was supposed to be in his corner at Survivor Series.

King: He did have a point, JR. If Kane had been there, the outcome of his match may have been different.

The PPV Squad theme hits and Nykk and Huh make their way to the ring. Huh tries to run, but Nykk drags him down the ramp.

JR: Nykk literally had to scour his locker room to find a tag partner tonight, and Huh was the only one available. When he found out who they were facing, he was a little reluctant.

King: A little reluctant? He’s still trying to run! Huh may be a chicken, but he’s a smart chicken.

FINISH: Nykk and Kane receive hot tags and Kane lays into Nykk. He goes for a chokeslam, but Nykk kicks him in the groin. As Kane slumps over, Nykk bounces off the ropes and hits him with a running back elbow. Kane goes down, and Nykk tags Huh. Huh goes to the top rope and tries a moonsault, but Kane sits up and Huh crashes to the canvas. Kane lifts him for a powerslam, but Nykk comes in and hits him with forearms. Hurricane comes in and clotheslines Nykk as Huh shoves Kane into the ropes. Huh puts his head down and Kane kicks him, and then delivers the chokeslam for the three count.

Winners: Kane and the Hurricane at 4:45

JR: Kane wins with the chokeslam, and I think Huh’s worst fears came true.

King: Look at Nykk, he can’t believe that he lost!

Nykk pulls Huh out of the ring and yells at him, shoving him up the ramp.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Nykk is glaring at Huh.

Nykk: I can’t believe you. I offer you an opportunity to be my partner, and what do you do? Cost me the match, just like Croooooow did at Survivor Series. Now get the hell out of my sight!

Huh walks off, shamed. As Nykk glares after him, a cell phone rings. Nykk takes out his cell phone and answers.

Nykk: Hello? Oh, hello! Yes, I’m doing fine! The PPV Squad? We’re better than ever. Really? That’s great! You won’t regret this, I promise you. I will. Thank you. All right. Bye.

Nykk hangs up and smiles, walking off camera.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Croooooow, Cynric and Cheesecake vs. The Three Minute Warning and Rico

The Three Minute Warning’s theme hits and Rosey, Jamal and Rico make their way to the ring.

JR: This whole mess started last week when Rico lost to Cheesecake, who was then attacked by Rosey and Jamal. Now we’re going to see some six-man action.

The PPV Squad theme hits and Croooooow, Cynric and Cheesecake make their way to the ring.

JR: Here come the PPV Squad, who have been having problems with their own leader, Nykk, who’s been acting like a nutcase ever since Survivor Series.

King: That phone call he got seemed to cheer him up, though. I wonder who was on the other end?

FINISH: As the six men brawl, Jamal lifts Cheesecake into a military press Samoan drop. As he gets up, Cynric nails the Lift Off. However, Rosey splashes him from the top rope before he can get up. Rosey gets up, but receives the Long Kiss Goodnight from Cheesecake, who is then taken out with a spinning heel kick by Rico. Rico tries another one on Croooooow, but Croooooow catches his foot and twists him down to the mat, applying the Carrion Stretch. Rico taps out.

Winners: The PPV Squad at 5:21

JR: And Croooooow leads the PPV Squad to victory!

King: What a finish, JR. If Croooooow is taking Nykk’s words to heart, it looks like they’re actually helping to motivate him.

Croooooow celebrates, and gets high fives from Cynric and Cheesecake.

INT. PPV SQUAD LOCKER ROOM – NIGHT

Shadow is packing her gear into her bag when Trish Stratus comes in.

Shadow: Hey, Trish.

Trish: Hey. Listen, I need to talk to you. You know I broke up with Nykk, right? I just want to make sure you’re okay with it. I know we just made up…

Shadow: I understand completely, Trish. Nykk is off his rocker. I don’t know what’s wrong with him.

Trish: I was sorry to end it, because I really like Nykk, but the relationship had run its course as it was, and I don’t think Nykk was going to take it to the next level.

Shadow points behind Trish as Nykk walks in. Trish turns around.

Nykk: I’ve called a meeting for the PPV Squad. That means you have to go.

He holds the door open for her. Trish gives Shadow a glance and then leaves.

Shadow: That was so cold.

Nykk ignores her, and the rest of the PPV Squad files in.

Croooooow: All right, Nykk, what do you want?

Nykk: Listen everyone, I just want to apologize for my erratic behavior over the last couple of weeks. I really wanted that World Title, and when I didn’t get it, I guess I just kind of lost it. I’m sorry, Croooooow. Anyway, I pondered it a bit and I realized that since we’ve pretty much dominated the Raw brand, it’s time to turn the page. We need to go somewhere where the competition is that much tougher, so we can hone our skills. I’ve just gotten off the phone with Stephanie McMahon, and she’s decided to buy out our contracts. We’re going to Smackdown!

Everyone starts talking at once. Croooooow, Shadow and Cynric look pissed off. The Pyro Twins look indifferent.

Cynric: How did you get the authority to sell our contracts?

Nykk: Remember those papers I asked you guys to sign a week ago?

Cynric: You said they were just standard documents.

Nykk: Yes, standard buyout contracts. Come on, guys, I thought you would be happy.

Croooooow: Happy? Cynric and I are still in contention for the Tag Team Titles here. If we go to Smackdown, we’ll have to start all over again.

Shadow: Yeah, and I just made up with Trish. I won’t have any girl friends on Smackdown, and there’s no women’s division either!

Nykk: Come on, guys, I thought you’d be thrilled. We’ll have some of our best matches ever on Smackdown. Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, the Guerreros, Rey Mysterio, can you imagine the star ratings when they take us on? Just give it a chance, guys. You’ll all thank me someday.

Cynric scoffs and leaves the locker room, followed by Huh, Cheesecake and Shadow.

Nykk: Croooooow… come on…

Croooooow: (sighs) All right. I’ll give it a chance.

Nykk: Freakin’ finally! I knew you’d come around.

Croooooow: Smackdown does have the Cruiserweight Division. I’ve been wanting to give that a try.

Croooooow leaves, and Nykk smiles.

Smackdown

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

Stephanie McMahon is already in the ring and has a microphone.

Cole: We’re back here on Smackdown, and our GM is in the ring. Let’s hear what she has to say.

Stephanie: Fans of Smackdown, I am privileged to be out here to make this announcement. This past Monday I finalized a deal where I bought out the contracts of eight of the hottest young Superstars in WWE today. I’m proud to introduce to you… the PPV Squad!

The PPV Squad theme hits and the entire Squad make their way to the ring. Stephanie hands the microphone to Nykk and exits the ring.

Nykk: Thanks, boss. All I have to say is freakin’ finally the PPV Squad is on Smackdown! But how did this come about, you ask? Well, since the Intercontinental Title is gone, I saw that our opportunities in the Raw brand had dried up. So I contacted Stephanie McMahon and asked her if there was any way we could come to Smackdown. She said she couldn’t make eight trades to get all of us, since her roster is too valuable to lose. No, she did us one better. She bought out all of our contracts, for which I am flattered that she thought so highly of us. In conclusion, let me just say that we plan on continuing to entertain each and every one of you in a brand new environment even better than we did in the old one. Thank you!

The PPV Squad theme plays and Nykk exits the ring. The rest of the Squad looks at each other and then follows him.

Cole: There you have it, the PPV Squad is now on Smackdown. And I would think that this roster is now a bit more competitive as a result.

Tazz: Absolutely, but it looks like the other PPV Squad members wanted a chance to speak, but Nykk just ended the promo.

Cole: Nonetheless, this adds to an already exciting night here on Smackdown!

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Edge is walking toward the ring when he comes upon Nykk, who is going in the opposite direction. They stare at each other for a minute.

Edge: (nods) Nykk.

Nykk: Edge. You know, now that the PPV Squad is on Smackdown, it means you and I are on the same roster again.

Edge: Yeah, you’re right.

Nykk: I just want to warn you that I’ve gotten a lot better since the last time we met. Your win over me is one of those things that just keeps hanging over my head. Just remember… I owe you one.

Edge: I’ll keep that in mind. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a match.

Nykk: Hey, good luck.

Edge walks off and Nykk stares after him.

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Rikishi is walking when he encounters Huh and Cheesecake, who are leaning against the wall talking.

Rikishi: Hey, guys. Look, I have a six man tag tonight against Matt Hardy, John Cena and Bull Buchanan, but I need some partners. How about you two?

Huh and Cheesecake look at each other and then nod to Rikishi.

Cheesecake: Sure.

Rikishi: Great. Let’s go prepare.

They start to walk away, but Nykk suddenly walks up behind them.

Nykk: Whoa, whoa, whoa. What’s going on here?

Huh: We’re going to team with Rikishi tonight.

Nykk: No you’re not. It messes up the whole marketing scheme. We tease the fans this week with our presence and we wrestle next week.

Rikishi: Hey… tough break, man. Come on, guys.

He walks off camera. Huh and Cheesecake shrug and then follow Rikishi. Nykk looks after them angrily.

Nykk: Fine, then. ONE match! But only because you asked so nicely!

INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT

Croooooow is getting some coffee when Crash walks up to him.

Crash: So… I hear you want to give the Cruiserweight Division a try.

Croooooow: That’s right.

Crash: I just thought you should know that when it comes to light heavyweights, I’m the King of the Cruiserweights on Smackdown, buster!

Croooooow: I thought you weighed 400 lbs.

Crash: (stuttering) That was two years ago! I’ve lost weight since then, I swear. It’s all that Stacker 2! It works wonders!

Croooooow: I don’t know. Maybe we should go find that scale you used to carry around and find out…

Crash: (stuttering) That’s not necessary… I see you’re obviously fit for cruiserweight competition. No problems here!

Croooooow: Whatever you say, fatty.

Crash: What did you call me? You obviously have no respect for your elders, son! I’m going to have to teach you a lesson. (shakes fist) Next week on Smackdown!

Croooooow: Fine by me. It’ll give me a chance to test the waters. But… maybe I should bring a scale of my own, you know, just to make sure I’m actually wrestling a cruiserweight.

He walks away.

Crash: You don’t have to do that!

He looks around nervously and then suddenly gets on the floor and furiously starts doing sit ups.

INT. ARENA – NIGHT

MATCH: Cheesecake, Huh and Rikishi vs. Matt Hardy, John Cena and Shannon Moore

John Cena’s theme hits and he and Bull Buchanan make their way to the ring.

Cole: Here comes the team of Cena and Buchanan, who returned last week, attacking Rikishi.

Tazz: Buchanan was impressive last week, Cole, and with the more experienced Buchanan, Cena may become a force to be reckoned with.

Matt Hardy’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring. The inside trivia in his entrance says that “Matt is thankful for his Mattributes,” and “Matt makes a mean cranberry sauce.”

Cole: Matt Hardy is on the way to the ring, and I can’t condone his new attitude, or Mattitude, but it is getting results.

Tazz: Matt Hardy is always worth watching, Cole. Keep your eye on him.

Rikishi’s theme hits and he makes his way to the ring, along with Huh and Cheesecake.

Cole: Well, Rikishi didn’t have any partners for this match tonight, so he went and chose Huh and Cheesecake from the PPV Squad, who have just arrived here on Smackdown. I guess we’ll see whether or not this was a wise choice.

Tazz: Nykk didn’t seem too happy with this, though. He didn’t want any PPV Squad members wrestling tonight.

FINISH: Cheesecake goes for the Long Kiss Goodnight on Moore, but Matt comes in and clotheslines him. Huh then whips Matt into the corner and gives him an avalanche. Rikishi follows up with a reverse avalanche, and Matt falls in position for a Stinkface. As Rikishi moves back, Matt gives him a low blow, and the ref calls for the bell.

Winners: Rikishi, Cheesecake and Huh at 4:15

Cole: The ref’s going to award this to Rikishi’s team by DQ, but look what’s happening now!

Cena and Buchanan come into the ring to beat up Huh and Cheesecake while Matt slinks away. However, Rikishi recovers and gives Buchanan a belly to belly suplex and then gives Cena a thrust kick. The heels retreat, and Cheesecake and Huh try to leave. Rikishi pulls them back and tells them they have to dance with him. Cheesecake and Huh look to the crowd for approval and then get in position. Rikishi’s theme hits and they start dancing. However, Nykk runs down to the ring and tells them to stop.

Cole: What’s Nykk doing out here? Cheesecake and Huh were about to have some fun!

Tazz: I don’t know, but he looks angry.

He tells Huh and Cheesecake to get back to the locker room. Rikishi spins him around to ask him what he’s doing, and Nykk shoves him. Rikishi responds with a shove that knocks Nykk off his feet. Nykk rolls out of the ring and tells them disdainfully to go ahead and dance. They get in position again and Rikishi’s theme hits. After a few moments of dancing, Nykk comes in and clips Rikishi’s knee, sending him to his back.

Cole: What the hell is Nykk doing?

Tazz: He just sneak attacked Rikishi!

Nykk stomps on Rikishi’s knee, and Cheesecake and Huh pull him off. Nykk storms off as Huh and Cheesecake help Rikishi to his feet.

Cole: I don’t know what’s gotten into Nykk, but Rikishi doesn’t look like he’ll be doing any dancing for the time being.