Post by Kill Em' All on Feb 21, 2021 5:43:02 GMT -5
A Slightly Altered Prelude ''Duality'' Chapter 1
Kofi Kingston in the most awe inspiring; and determined performance of his life; started a story we never thought we would get to see. Within under a 60 day timeframe; one of the most accomplished and beloved stars that never seemed to break through the glass ceiling; would begin his path to WrestleMania 35.
Kofi Kingston would steal the harts of the fans; as the fans rallied behind Kofi to challenge the WWE Champion Daniel Bryan. Mr.McMahon would have Kofi Kingston appreciation night; just to break the news. That Kofi isn't championship material; but he wants to celabrate Kofi for the action figure sales; setting the tone of the show; and he'll always be good leg to stand on. McMahon lit a fire; prompting Kofi to hit Trouble in Paradise.
Kofi saw it as making impact; he even tried to reason with the estranged Daniel Bryan. Bryan would deny this; and deny the fact Kofi deserves the shot. And Kofi's just using Bryan as vanity project to thrive off some copycat legacy of the old Daniel Bryan. McMahon brought hell to Pay; and gave Kofi his wish. If Kofi can win the handy cap; Kofi would fail.
Just like in our world; this was counteracted with The New Day paving the way for the shot. Kofi was going to WrestleMania 35. Kofi and the New Day in a sense would hiijack SmackDown with all the hype. And run wild on SmackDown; however this would push Daniel Bryan to the edge. As Bryan was confronted with a duality. Seeing Kofi and the fans running off this hype we saw 5 years earlier.
Bryan would viciously beat Kofi; on Friday Night KofiDown; and in even more brutal fashion on the go home contract signing after intense promo from Bryan. Bryan and Kofi would face at the show of shows in a high octane; dramatic; and technical classic.
Kofi Mania was created
'Kofi Mania in Full Force'' Chapter 2
Kofi Kingston started his WWE Championship reign in a big way; with the fan hype being bigger then ever. Daniel Bryan with Rowan would try to crash this; and Bryan was outtmatched. The fan hype was out of control; Bryan tried entering the ring. But Kofi stuck it to Bryan for the second time in 2 nights; nailing Trouble in Paradise. Bryan was angry and wanted to make statement; and that he would stop this Kofi BS by kniping it in the ass. And he's got damn big way; he evoked his rematch with Kofi tonight in a Steel Cage match.
Bryan spoke of insurance policy; and alleged the New Day and the fans threw his headspace off. And he can't have them getting in the way. Bryan had Rowan talk to a old friend. Later in the evening Luke Harper and Rowan savagely beatdown Big E in the backstage.
Kofi was attacked before the steel cage by Bryan and the match was off; a Brutal but classic 20 minute Main Event. With Kofi coming out on top with AJ Styles entering the ring and cleaning house to help Kofi retain with Harper and Rowan nearly handing Bryan another title reign.
The Next week Kofi, Xavier Woods and AJ Styles would join forces to defeat Bryan, Harper, and Rowan in a 6 man Tag Team main event. Followed by this; a 1# contenders match was held the following SmackDown. With Harper having to be repaid his debit. Harper would be added; Harper; AJ Styles; and Daniel Bryan faced in a Triple Threat main event. Kofi would open up the show defeating Eric Rowan.
Bryan seemed to cheat his way to the finish; but Kofi would come out and stop the shenanigan's and repay favor to AJ Styles. With Styles earning the shot. Bryan would also ''fake'' a injury. Mentioning conspiracy for Kofi to take him out again; and a slander campaign. Stating Kofi is trying to destroy Bryan's lifestyle. And Bryan way to support his family.
The following Monday was the 2019 Draft; with Styles being drafted to Raw. Bryan would poke fun at this frustrating moment and mock the two. As many would of thought these two would have high impact feud to carry over the Summer.
The Final SmackDown Kofi and AJ came face to face in the ring trading kind words; but Styles was assertive. As he is leaving to Raw; and he hates to do it to the brand he helped rebirth. But he's taking the WWE Championship with him. With Bryan adding to the chaos and anger of it and miscomuincation. Styles and Kofi would close out SmackDown brawling with officials seperating the two.
Kofi brought a very serious attitude to Payback 2019; with Kofi Kingston and AJ Styles tearing down the house. With Kofi getting the win. However; Kofi would look for the embrace. With Styles kicking Kofi in the groin and leaving him in the ring. With Styles coming to Raw as a heel.
''Extreme Rules'' Chapter 3
Kofi angry about what Styles did; but with no way to get back at him. Kofi stated he hopes him and Styles cross paths in the future; and if Styles wants a match that isn't regulated he can have it. Kofi continued on; and stated battle royal will be held tonight to crown his 1# contender for Extreme Rules 2019. Roman Reigns would go on to win the Battle Royal.
Kofi Kingston wasn't seen by many heels on the roster; as champion material. And Kofi was confronted by the fact that he got lucky. one of the main heels leading this was a old rival in Dolph Ziggler. Followed by Baron Corbin also running his mouth. Reigns and Kofi in the coming weeks would face the heels in varying series of matches. With Reigns and Kofi seeming to rely on eachother.
Reigns would make it clear; that he's gong to win back a World Championship. And that he never lost his. Kofi was respectful of Reigns; however things would get tense with Reigns not returning it. And Reigns seeing Kofi deep down as not a true champion. And things would slowly start to manifest and get heated leading to blow off on the final SmackDown. Reigns and Kofi going into full blown brawl in the middle of tag team match with Ziggler and Corbin.
A final stipulation was added with Reigns and Kofi facing in Falls Count Anywhere match.
Bryan would continue to get on the nerves of the SmackDown General Manager (insert face GM) and Bryan would continue to try to get in Kofi's way. This would hit a boiling point with a Hurt Daniel Bryan and Rowan will be forced to take on Big E and Xavier Woods for the Vacated WWE Tag Team Championships at Extreme Rules in a Tag Team Tables. With Bryan running from the New Day; and forced into a total meltdown. Try to lead new boycott of the WWE. Which failed; as Bryan petitions the WWE. And Bryan continues by ''appearing'' on Capital Hill to petition this asking regular tourists and people alike in DC.
Extreme Rules came by with Kofi Kingston defeated Roman Reigns in a match that spilled over to every section of the arena. Kofi was hesistant to shake hands at the end of the match. But; Reigns would get to his feet and grab Kofi insisting on it. Raising Kofi's hand as he limps away as Kofi takes the ring.
Meanwhile Bryan had faked his injury; and managed to punk Big E and Xavier Woods out of the SD Tag Titles.
''Old Enemies '' Chapter 4
Dolph Ziggler would have Kofi on face to face sitdown; with Ziggler and Kofi trading words on they're past. Ziggler would try to goat Kofi into match. By pissing Kofi off. However; Kofi turned the tables. By; asking Ziggler what happened to his first world title reign. And Kofi comparng they're careers and throwing Dolph's under the bus. With Kofi leaving it; as Kofi was filled with rage and anger. Dolph tried to attack Kofi; but Kofi got the upper hand.
The following week Kofi Kingston defeated Baron Corbin in a open challenge for the WWE Championship. Kofi however was attacked by a fan covered in New Day gear. It was Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler would beat Kofi down; Zig Zagging Kofi onto the rampway.
Ziggler the following SmackDown would mention how tragic concussions were. And mentioned his from 2013. Ziggler continued on; by stating how serious WWE and the world of sports takes them. Ziggler mentions Kofi may wan to think about his family. And; even if he doesn't care as he is the greedy man Bryan is showing him out to me. WWE policy will decide it for him. Ziggler would continue to ask Kofi how it feels to see everything you work for get stolen from you by a injury by someone else.
A speech by the SmackDown GM was to take place on that night's SmackDown. With Ziggler coming to the ring expecting to be crowned WWE Champion. With Kofi rushing through the crowd attacking Ziggler. As Kofi pursued Ziggler to the parking lot; as Ziggler got into a car and sped off.
Kofi was infact cleared; but did sustain some heavy damage from that Zig Zag. As Ziggler would taunt Kofi with one Zig Zag being all that he needs to put it away and end this cinderella story. Ziggler would do commentary as Kofi competed in the main event as Ziggler did his best to taunt and get into Kofi's head. Kofi managed to win his singles match that night. And would snap brawling with Ziggler; with Ziggler getting the best of Kofi with a chairshot to the head.
Meanwhile Bryan and Rowan continued to go on to feud with the New Day. With the duo scoring a win in a rematch that also featured heavy machinery in triangle tag team match at July's Money in The Bank.
Kofi would prevail in a strong showing at the event. But that wasn't enough for Kofi who would follow up hitting Dolph with Shining wizard; then Trouble in Paradise after the match. Leaving Dolph knocked silly.
''Pact'' Chapter 5
The question of Summer Slam was here; with Kofi Kingston making to the end of the Summer 2019 and growing a lot as a top star. Kofi had become much more serious and grew into a mature main event by this point.
The SmackDown after MTIB; the New Day faced off in last chance match against Bryan and Rowan. With Ziggler and Kofi Kingston both getting into the crossfire. But Big E and Woods prevailed winning the titles.
Ziggler would threaten to sue WWE for breach of safety; and demanding Kofi be stripped off the title. And Bryan furious over Kofi ''hurting him'' and costing him the titles. Bryan and Ziggler would make a weird pact. The GM would settle outside of SmackDown. And would make it clear he/she wasn't happy with Kofi.
Kofi would face Dolph Ziggler the following SmackDown for the title; that ended in a double pinfall. Followed by this Kofi had to run the gauntlet facing Bryan the following week with a match that ended in a Double Countout.
McMahon would get in Kofi's head. As Vinny Mac put it he knew Kofi could not thrive as champion and the weights actually starting to set in. And Kofi was determined and lit up. Finally; we would get Triple Threat Ladder match classic at Summer Slam for the title.
Kofi Kingston would retain the title in a starstudded Triple Threat Ladder match.
''Claymore Kick'' Chapter 6
Mr.McMahon would revive a old relationship in Drew Mcintyre. Drew Mcintyre managed to have the biggest win of his career yet; defeating Reigns at Summer Slam 2019. McMahon stated if Kofi wants to play hard ball; and play that way. That's fine. Because he found a man that loves to play that way too. Mcintyre would confront Kofi in the ring savegly beating Kofi. Claymore Kick; followed by powerbomb through Commentary table.
Kofi was in for a very new threat. Kofi Kingston was ordered by the doctor to take the night off. The doctor sighting all the abuse Kofi's body has been through since Ziggler's Zig Zag. And Kofi wants the night off. Mcintyre was ordered by McMahon (Mcintyre slightly reluctant) stemming the face turn we get in 2020. Mcintyre breaks into Kingston's house attack Kofi in front of his family. Leaving Kofi laid out in front of his family.
Kingston returns the following SmackDown; after going MIA. Attacking Mcintyre in his Revived Chosen One embrace by the McMahons. Kofi crashing it. Landing Boom Drop off the stage onto Mcintyre.
The Go home SmackDown featured Kofi giving promo about what it means to mean be champion; and McMahon putting in a no contact clause. And Mcintyre taunting and egging Kofi on. But Kofi returned it by destroying the new car Vince McMahon gifted Mcintyre.
Kofi would defeat Drew Mcintyre at Clash of Champions 2019; with Mcintyre shockingly shaking Kofi's hand and starting a slow burn face turn. Kofi however still hit Mcintyre with Trouble in Paradise for what he did to him for equal measure.
''The Viper'' Chapter 7
Mr.McMahon had fallen on desperate measures. Enlisting Raw's Randy Orton. McMahon had signed Orton to temporary 30 day contract to SmackDown. McMahon seemed to give no regard to what happens to SmackDown when it loses the WWE Championship. And he could give damn if the deal with Fox and SmackDown falls through. Because his prized title is hiijacked.
Orton would launch a new campaign against Kofi. Attacking him the Tuesday after Clash of the Champions. And a match being made for SmackDown's 20 year debut on FOX. Kofi seemed ready to face this old rival. As Kofi has been through hell and back. And it's tranformed him. Orton digs down deep; mentioning Kofi's current run in the sun he could of have had in 2009 if it wasn't for him. Orton laughed; and Vince states he was glad he listened to randy. And didn't give Kofi the chances; and even if Orton has punted and hunted his family. He does what's right for this company and that's why fans should cheer him. After all he beat WCW.
Kofi and Orton had face off in SmackDown's debut that ended in a no contest when McMahon brought out army of former RA stars. That would fight with New Day leading spear head of modern stars.
Orton and Kofi's style would be identical to the on in our world.
Orton and Kofi faced at Hell in a Cell 2019 in a Hell in a Cell with Kofi winning. After the match McMahon would go in for a hand shake but was nailed with a Trouble in a Paradise. Orton goes back to Raw titleless. SmackDown keeps it's title.
Lesnar would attack Kofi after and lock Kofi in a Kimuara arm bar.
Survivor Series 2019
Lesnar was seen as a prize fighter and top play biggest gain to SmackDown in 2019. Lesnar and Kofi would have build with Kofi being a mature champion at this point and confident and not backing down to the beast and getting the best of Lesnar. And Kofi showing no fear.
However Lesnar would prevail at Survivor Series 2019 in a high impact match that flashed before your eyes. 8 minutes of explosive action; not a squash. Fast and furious.
TLC 2019
Kofi was shattered to his core; and looked to regain what he had lost. Building to follow up with Lesnar being taken out of his element in a TLC match. And Kofi having to revisit his defeat. Kofi put on a close fight; and looked to regain but lost it.
Kofi would slowly jump back into the mid card; but attempt to get back the WWE title over the next year.