Post by DanCCC on Jul 14, 2006 11:05:43 GMT -5
WWF Darkness #3
American Airlines Center,
Miami, Florida
5th May 2006
The logos WWF appear on the screen in big bold letters as a video is played: The Rock is seen shaking HBK’s hand, HHH standing victorious over a bloodied RVD as fireworks go off at the sold out American Airlines Center. Jim Ross and Paul Heyman are at ringside.
JR: Welcome fans around the world to WWF Darkness episode 3 and what a show we have in store for you, match number 2 and 3 of the Light Heavyweight Tournament and yet another announcement from Vince McMahon.
PH: That’s right JR, it will sure to be an exciting night.
‘The Game’ plays as HHH walks out to a mixed reception he has visible cuts and scars and a bandage on his head, clearly damage from last week. His ribs are also taped up.
TC: Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome, Triple H.
HHH walks out to the ring with a sadistic smile and rubs his hand together, he skips his water spit entrance and heads straight for the ring. He grabs the microphone from Tony Chimel, who immediately walks out of the ring.
HHH: Yes, I’ve done it again, I’ve once again pulled off a victory when none of you thought it was possible. I disposed of that punk RVD really easily and was never in doubt. I was simply to much for him and now at this very moment he is still in the hospital. In fact lets go speak to him now.
(He points to the titan tron and a midget representing RVD is lying in a bed)
HHH: (Laughs) So RVD, how you holding up?
RVD: I feel terrible, you really made me feel inferior and I know I was no match for you.
HHH: Too true Rob, any news on when you’re getting out.
RVD: Excuse me a minute, I need a joint.
(A huge cloud of smoke rises and the midgets eyes start to water)
HHH: Well Rob, I guess I won’t be seeing you for a while, call me.
Midget RVD is shown reading HHH’s book.
HHH: Wel………..
As he goes to speak a chair strikes him across the back and he is power bombed. The camera pans up and we see Mike Awesome and Rob Van Dam beating down on HHH. Awesome lays HHH in the middle of the ring as RVD, bandaged and all performs a 5 star frog splash much to the crowds pleasure.
RVD: HHH, you wanna continue to mock me, well who’s laughing now. You never saw that coming did ya. Me and Awesome are gonna make your life hell from now on.
(They both leave as HHH lies on the floor in a heap)
(Break)
PH: Well I certainly didn’t expect that, RVD and Mike Awesome attacking HHH.
JR: I’m just as surprised as you, Paul!
Light heavyweight Tournament
Round 1 Match 2
‘The Chosen One’ Scott Garland vs. Brian Kendrick
The lights in the arena go out as the words ‘Scott Garland’ appear on the screen. The light comes back on and Scott Garland is kneeling down on the stage, a guitar riff starts and he jumps to his feet. He walks straight down to the ring in a particularly focused manner.
TC: This is a round 1 match in the Light Heavyweight Tournament, introducing fist from Westbrook, Maine, he is the ‘Chosen One’ Scott Garland.
Garland gets ready in the ring as he awaits his opponent.
PH: Wow, a gimmick change for Scott Garland, who wrestled for a long while in the WWE as Scotty 2 Hotty.
JR: He looks more focused than he ever has before for sure, Paul.
Brian Kendrick’s music hits as he walks out to a huge ovation.
TC: And his opponent from Orlando, Florida, Brian Kendrick.
Kendrick walks up to the ring and slides into it, he poses for the crowd and removes his jacket.
The bell rings as both men tie up in the middle of the ring, this evolves into a test of strength with Kendrick coming out stronger. He whips Garland into the ropes and begins chopping away at the neck area. He then ascends the rope and goes for the monkey flip but Garland reverses it into a powerbomb and gets a two count. Garland then goes for the neck of Kendrick and locks in a sleeper hold. He exerts pressure tightly but eventually breaks it of his own accord. He picks up Kendrick and delivers a snap suplex. He waits for Kendrick to get up and hits a dropkick. He ascends to the top turnbuckle and connects with an elbow drop, which hits Kendrick right in the gut. He covers but gets a two count.
JR: Garland sure looks focused here today.
Garland hits a neck breaker on Kendrick and locks in a figure four leg lock as Kendrick screams in pain.
(Break)
We rejoin the action as Garland continues the pressure to the legs of Kendrick. Kendrick starts to break out of the hold as the crowd get behind him. He kicks Garland right in the face and Garland is forced to break the hold. Kendrick rises to his feet and hits a leg drop and climbs the top turnbuckle. He attempts a missile drop kick but Garland ducks and Kendrick is out. Garland picks up Kendrick and place his legs on the turnbuckle. He puts Kendrick’s head under his arm and connects with a DDT. The result is inevitable as the ref counts the three.
TC: Here is your winner, Scott Garland.
PH: What a fired up performance from Scott Garland.
JR: Indeed, Paul he will now face Billy Kidman in the semi final of this great tournament.
Contract Signing
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit
WWF Title
The ring floor is covered in red carpet and a table with two clipboards is placed at the centre.
‘No Chance In Hell’ plays as Vince McMahon walks to the ring in a cocky fashion. He walks up the steel ring steps and steps in between the ropes.
Vince: Hello again, fans of the WWF and welcome to WWF Darkness #3, shortly before the contract signing I have something to announce, which is the beginning of a new era. I think an old guy like me needs his rest so I have appointed a new general manager for Darkness, he is someone who reminds me of myself in a way, charming, good looking and a complete genius. He even has the same last name as me!
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my son and new General Manager for Darkness, Shane McMahon.
‘Here Comes The Money’ plays as Shane McMahon walks out in a suit and tie, he receives a mixed reaction.
Vince: Now I shall leave and let Shane get on with it, Shane.
Shane: Thanks, Dad. Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the contract signing between Chris Benoit and The Rock. So without further ado allow me to introduce, The Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit.
‘Whatever’ plays as Chris Benoit makes his way to the ring, he has a grin from ear to ear and looks focused.
‘If You Smell’ hits the speakers as The Rock walks out to a massive reception.
Shane: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, he is the WWF Champion, The Rock.
The Rock walks to the ring holding the title high and stands on the ropes in his usual pose.
Both men take a seat at the table and look through the contracts, The Rock signs first followed by Benoit. They stare each other down and stand up simultaneously. Benoit talks trash to The Rock and he returns the favour.
Shane: Tonight each of you will pick opponents for each other to face right here in this very ring, these matches will represent tonight’s double main event, thank you to both of you.
Shane leaves first, followed by The Rock and then lastly Benoit.
(Break)
Randy Orton and Randy Savage are talking backstage. Savage is laughing because Orton is impersonating Hogan. He continues to laugh until he stops.
Orton: Randy, what’s the matter?
Savage: Look behind you.
Orton turns round and sees Bret Hart staring back at him.
Bret: I’m answering your challenge, Randy, hope you don’t mind, I’ll see you in the ring in about an hour, you better bring your best because Bret Hart is ready to go.
(Bret taps him on the back)
Orton looks shocked as the adverts roll.
(Break)
Light Heavyweight Tournament
Round 1 Match 3
Funaki vs. Chavo Guerrero
Funakis theme music plays as the Japanese superstar walks out to a mere silence from the crowd.
JR: The crowd showing no love for Funaki here.
PH: I don’t expect them to, he’s such an annoying individual.
TC: This a round 1 match in the Light heavyweight tournament, from Japan, Funaki
Funaki removes his blue t-shirt and waits in the ring.
‘Chavo Ardiente’ plays as Chavo Guerrero walks out to a massive ovation
TC: and his opponent from El Paso, Texas, Weighing in at 225lbs, Chavo Guerrero.
Chavo waits in the middle of the ring and stares at Funaki.
The bell rings as the two men stare each other down.
Chavo knocks Funaki down with a shoulder block and then delivers a face buster, he follows up with some right hands and then delivers a brainbuster. He then hits a snapmere and a DDT. He covers but only gets a two count. He gets frustrated and stomps on Funaki’s midsection, he lifts him high in the air, he hits a powerslam and then goes to the top rope.
PH: Big risk from Chavo here
JR: He might hurt himself.
He goes for the frog splash but Funaki moves. Both men are down as the camera cuts to an advert.
(Break)
JR: We are back live here, both men down in the centre of the ring.
PH: Wait a minute, Funaki’s stirring.
Funaki is indeed first up and delivers a neck breaker to Chavo. He whips him into the ropes and sets up for a superplex. Funaki hits the superplex but Chavo rolls through.
JR: My god, what a reversal.
PH: Chavo may do it here.
Chavo has Funaki pinned but only gets two count. He goes to work on Funaki’s legs as he locks in a leg lock. He breaks the hold and stamps on the leg of Funaki. He then goes for the Three Amigos, he hits two but is blocked by Funaki on the third, who reverses it into his own suplex. He covers but gets a two count. Funaki hits a leg drop and begins to gain momentum. He hits a snapmere and catapults Chavo into the turnbuckle. He rolls up Chavo into the schoolboy pin but gets two count. Funaki begins to argue with the ref. Chavo then attacks him from behind and gouges him in the eye. He hits the Three Amigos and goes for the Frog Splash which he hits and gets the win.
TC: Here is your winner, Chavo Guerrero.
PH: Chavo advances to the semi finals where he will face either Charlie Haas or Jeff Hardy.
The camera pans to the parking lot where Bret Hart is returning from his car, a loud screech of tyres on the wet ground is heard and Bret Hart is knocked off his feet by a car with blacked out windows. The car speeds off into the night while Bret is seen lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
(Break)
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, we are back live where we have just seen Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart mown down by an unidentified car. I’ll bet it was that damn Orton.
PH: No, Orton wouldn’t do such a thing, shame on you JR to think of Orton like that.
(The camera cuts to the locker room, where we see Ken Kennedy walking around, he bumps into Ken Doane)
KK: Hey, I haven’t seen you around here before, maybe it was you who ran down Bret Hart!
KD: I can assure you that it wasn’t me.
KK: Like I said I haven’t ever seen you here before, it’s very suspicious if you ask me.
(Doane pushes Kennedy and a brawl ensures between the two, they are pulled apart by other locker room members and officials)
KK: Hey, new kid, you wanna start a fight with Kennedy, you and me next week.
KD: You’re on.
(Break)
JR: Welcome back to Darkness and we have a few announcements for you, Ken Kennedy will face off against Ken Doane right here next week.
PH: And at Survival of the Fittest, there will be a TLC match for the vacant Tag Titles featuring the Dudleyz, Hardyz and MNM.
JR: Also Bret Hart is being treated at a local medical facility so there will be no Legend Killer Challenge Match later tonight but we hope to catch a word with his scheduled opponent Randy Orton shortly before we leave here tonight.
‘Just Close Your Eyes’ plays as The Charismatics walk out to a loud Boo.
PH: Excuse me JR I’ve got business to attend to.
Edge, Carlito, Jericho, Heyman and Christian, who has the IC title proudly sitting on his arm stand in the middle of the ring.
Christian: Greetings, American idiots, tonight we come here not to brag but to complain, Edge.
Edge: Vince McMahon, in case you missed the first ever episode of Darkness, I’ve got a clip to show to you (Edge is shown pinning Chavo Guerrero) now if that doesn’t draw your attention, what will? I gave you a stellar opening match to the start this new company off and you never rewarded me with a title shot, it’s despicable.
(He gives Jericho hold of the microphone)
Jericho: Now, I’m sure everyone heard an announcement a few minutes ago regarding a certain TLC match for the tag team titles involving the Dudleyz, Hardyz and MNM. Where were the Charismatics on that list, huh?
(He hands it to Carlito)
Carlito: That’s not cool, we demand title shots and we demand them now.
(Heyman takes over)
PH: So in that case, Vince or Shane whoever runs this god dam place. We are hungry for title shots and we want them now, if not you can kiss goodbye to your precious champions because they’ll become victims of the Charismatics.
(He drops the mike and they leave)
(Break)
First Main Event
The Rock vs.
?
JR: Welcome back to Darkness, the WWF Champion, The Rock is in the ring and waiting anxiously for Chris Benoit’s opponent of choice.
(The lights go out and lightning strikes the stage then a familiar gong is heard)
PH: My god, JR, it’s The Undertaker.
JR: The Undertaker debuting tonight here on Darkness.
PH: The Rock looks shocked, he sure has a lot of work to do.
The Undertaker arrives from the stage into the ring and removes his entrance attire.
JR: This isn’t the first time these two individuals have met and they have quite a history.
PH: What a cue by Benoit!
The Rock stares down the Undertaker and holds a hand out. The Undertaker stays fixed in a position but gradually moves forward as the two grasp hands for a mere few seconds. The Rock starts a test of strength and both men exert pressure on each other, Taker knees Rock in the stomach and hits a few right hands. He stamps on Rock’s fallen body and lifts him up for a powerslam which connects with a thunderous thud. Taker locks Rock into a triangle choke and adds pressure to the neck area.
(Break)
Taker is still in control as we rejoin Darkness. The Rock is passing out as the referee lifts Rock’s arm up for one, then two but Rock keeps his arm up the third time and receives a rush of adrenaline. He starts to battle out of the hold and elbows Taker in the gut. He gains control and performs a quick belly to belly suplex. He then whips Taker into the ropes and hits a Samoan drop. He goes for the cover but gets a two count. He whips Taker into the turnbuckle and starts Layin’ the smackdown until Taker fights out and pulls Rock’s arm closer to him, he goes up to the ropes and starts balancing on them.
JR: Undertaker going for Old School here.
PH: This could backfire.
Taker jumps but The Rock catches him in a precarious position and hits a Rock Bottom.
PH: I told you JR, it was obvious.
Both men are down in the centre of the ring as The Rock crawls over Taker, the ref counts one, two… and Taker kicks out!
JR: Some great desire being shown by these athletes here, Paul.
The referee begins the count as Chris Benoit is shown walking to ringside with a steel chair in hand. He opens the chair out and sits down with his arms folded whilst Rock and Taker struggle to get to their feet. Rock sees Benoit and starts talking trash while he gets to his feet. Taker is also up and the two men start to slug it out, The Rock gains momentum and hits a standing spinebuster on the Undertaker. Benoit then rises from his chair and gets closer to the ring. The Rock signals for the People’s Elbow and starts the move.
JR: Rock looking to end this here.
As Rock bounces off the ropes Benoit runs into the ring and clubs him in the back of the neck and locks the cross face in. (The Bell Rings for a DQ) He doesn’t let go until Undertaker, the referee and other officials pull him off. Benoit then walks back up the ramp and signals to The Rock that he wants the title as The Rock as Rock is helped to his feet.
TC: The winner of this match as a result of DQ, The Rock.
JR: That damn Benoit, he could have broken The Rock’s neck.
PH: Benoit’s a smart man, his title shot is 2 weeks away, so he has the brain cells to injure his opponent before the time so he has a distinct advantage.
(Break)
JR: We are back live and now we go backstage to the Coach for a word with Randy Orton.
(The camera pans backstage where Coach is standing outside Orton’s locker room)
Coach: Thanks, JR, I’m standing outside Randy Orton’s locker room hopefully to get a word.
Coach knocks the door and waits by nobody answers, he opens the door.
Coach: Hi, Randy, are you in here?
Coach continues to look around but doesn’t find Orton.
(The camera pans back to ringside)
JR: There it is right there, stone cold evidence, Orton ran down Bret Hart!
PH: Nonsense JR, its probably just a coincidence.
JR: Nevertheless, the second half of our Main Event is next.
PH: Chris Benoit versus a mystery opponent.
Chris Benoit vs.?
‘Whatever’ plays as Benoit struts to the ring arrogantly with a toothy grin.
TC: In the ring, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Chris Benoit.
TC: And his opponent……….
‘Aint No Stopping Me’ hits as Shelton Benjamin walks out to the ring to a loud cheer.
TC: From Orangeburg, South Carolina, weighing in at 245 lbs, Shelton Benjamin.
JR: It looks like we’ll be in for a technical match here.
PH: Indeed, JR, this is exciting.
Benoit and Benjamin tie up in the centre of the ring and start to jockey for position. Benoit gains and early advantage and gets Benjamin into a corner, he immediately starts chopping away at Shelton’s flesh and takes him down with a clothesline. He stamps away at Shelton’s body and picks him up he hits a snap suplex and heads to the top rope with a deranged look in his eyes.
JR: This could be risky for Benoit here.
Benoit goes for the Diving Headbutt but Shelton rolls out of the way as both men are down.
JR: Did you see that surgically repaired neck of Benoit’s snap onto the canvas that must of hurt!!
PH: No doubt, JR, Benoit could be weakened going into Survival of the Fittest.
Shelton is up first and he to heads for the turnbuckle, he waits patiently for Benoit to get to his feet and then hits a crossbody, which Benoit rolls through, and the ref begins the count. 1, 2, and Shelton kicks out. Benoit is first to his feet as his shows great determination, he grabs Shelton’s waist and hits one German suplex, rolls over and hits another, he is blocked by Shelton at the third attempt but still has the raw power to hit the German as Shelton is flipped over his head and lies beaten on the mat.
Benoit goes for the cover but gets a two, he locks in an armbar and exerts pressure.
JR: Benoit in control.
Benjamin writhes in pain as Benoit continues the hold. Benoit eventually breaks he goes for a belly to belly but it is countered by a release German from Benjamin. Benjamin then whips Benoit into the turnbuckle and hits the stinger splash.
Benoit slumps to the floor as Shelton lines him up for a superkick, he goes to hit it but Benoit grabs his leg and locks in a sharpshooter, Shelton clambers for the ropes but Benoit pulls him away. Shelton eventually reaches the ropes but Benoit doesn’t break the hold until he is forced to. Benoit then goes up for a superplex but is pushed down by Shelton who then hits a missile dropkick as both men lie on the mat.
(Break)
JR: Welcome back to the final part of Darkness as both men are still down in the centre of the ring.
Shelton is first up and hits a bulldog and then a standing moonsault, he covers but gets a two count. He then hits a T-bone suplex and lines up Benoit for a superkick, Benoit ducks and throws Benjamin back wildly with a release German, Benoit rolls his thumb along his neck signalling the end as he goes up to the turnbuckle and then hits a Diving Headbutt, he covers 1, 2, and Shelton kicks out.
Benoit looks around in amazement and goes up for another Headbutt which he misses and Shelton rises up and lines up a Superkick but Benoit grabs his leg and locks in a sharpshooter to which Shelton taps.
TC: Here is your winner, Chris Benoit.
Benoit kicks Shelton for good measure and stands victorious in the middle of the ring.
JR: As much as I hate Benoit he put on a wrestling clinic here tonight.
Benoit stares directly into the camera and signals for the title again, he looks as hungry as ever.
PH: Thanks for watching, I’m Paul Heyman be sure to tune in next week.
JR: Until then I’m JR, good night folks
(Fade to black)
American Airlines Center,
Miami, Florida
5th May 2006
The logos WWF appear on the screen in big bold letters as a video is played: The Rock is seen shaking HBK’s hand, HHH standing victorious over a bloodied RVD as fireworks go off at the sold out American Airlines Center. Jim Ross and Paul Heyman are at ringside.
JR: Welcome fans around the world to WWF Darkness episode 3 and what a show we have in store for you, match number 2 and 3 of the Light Heavyweight Tournament and yet another announcement from Vince McMahon.
PH: That’s right JR, it will sure to be an exciting night.
‘The Game’ plays as HHH walks out to a mixed reception he has visible cuts and scars and a bandage on his head, clearly damage from last week. His ribs are also taped up.
TC: Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome, Triple H.
HHH walks out to the ring with a sadistic smile and rubs his hand together, he skips his water spit entrance and heads straight for the ring. He grabs the microphone from Tony Chimel, who immediately walks out of the ring.
HHH: Yes, I’ve done it again, I’ve once again pulled off a victory when none of you thought it was possible. I disposed of that punk RVD really easily and was never in doubt. I was simply to much for him and now at this very moment he is still in the hospital. In fact lets go speak to him now.
(He points to the titan tron and a midget representing RVD is lying in a bed)
HHH: (Laughs) So RVD, how you holding up?
RVD: I feel terrible, you really made me feel inferior and I know I was no match for you.
HHH: Too true Rob, any news on when you’re getting out.
RVD: Excuse me a minute, I need a joint.
(A huge cloud of smoke rises and the midgets eyes start to water)
HHH: Well Rob, I guess I won’t be seeing you for a while, call me.
Midget RVD is shown reading HHH’s book.
HHH: Wel………..
As he goes to speak a chair strikes him across the back and he is power bombed. The camera pans up and we see Mike Awesome and Rob Van Dam beating down on HHH. Awesome lays HHH in the middle of the ring as RVD, bandaged and all performs a 5 star frog splash much to the crowds pleasure.
RVD: HHH, you wanna continue to mock me, well who’s laughing now. You never saw that coming did ya. Me and Awesome are gonna make your life hell from now on.
(They both leave as HHH lies on the floor in a heap)
(Break)
PH: Well I certainly didn’t expect that, RVD and Mike Awesome attacking HHH.
JR: I’m just as surprised as you, Paul!
Light heavyweight Tournament
Round 1 Match 2
‘The Chosen One’ Scott Garland vs. Brian Kendrick
The lights in the arena go out as the words ‘Scott Garland’ appear on the screen. The light comes back on and Scott Garland is kneeling down on the stage, a guitar riff starts and he jumps to his feet. He walks straight down to the ring in a particularly focused manner.
TC: This is a round 1 match in the Light Heavyweight Tournament, introducing fist from Westbrook, Maine, he is the ‘Chosen One’ Scott Garland.
Garland gets ready in the ring as he awaits his opponent.
PH: Wow, a gimmick change for Scott Garland, who wrestled for a long while in the WWE as Scotty 2 Hotty.
JR: He looks more focused than he ever has before for sure, Paul.
Brian Kendrick’s music hits as he walks out to a huge ovation.
TC: And his opponent from Orlando, Florida, Brian Kendrick.
Kendrick walks up to the ring and slides into it, he poses for the crowd and removes his jacket.
The bell rings as both men tie up in the middle of the ring, this evolves into a test of strength with Kendrick coming out stronger. He whips Garland into the ropes and begins chopping away at the neck area. He then ascends the rope and goes for the monkey flip but Garland reverses it into a powerbomb and gets a two count. Garland then goes for the neck of Kendrick and locks in a sleeper hold. He exerts pressure tightly but eventually breaks it of his own accord. He picks up Kendrick and delivers a snap suplex. He waits for Kendrick to get up and hits a dropkick. He ascends to the top turnbuckle and connects with an elbow drop, which hits Kendrick right in the gut. He covers but gets a two count.
JR: Garland sure looks focused here today.
Garland hits a neck breaker on Kendrick and locks in a figure four leg lock as Kendrick screams in pain.
(Break)
We rejoin the action as Garland continues the pressure to the legs of Kendrick. Kendrick starts to break out of the hold as the crowd get behind him. He kicks Garland right in the face and Garland is forced to break the hold. Kendrick rises to his feet and hits a leg drop and climbs the top turnbuckle. He attempts a missile drop kick but Garland ducks and Kendrick is out. Garland picks up Kendrick and place his legs on the turnbuckle. He puts Kendrick’s head under his arm and connects with a DDT. The result is inevitable as the ref counts the three.
TC: Here is your winner, Scott Garland.
PH: What a fired up performance from Scott Garland.
JR: Indeed, Paul he will now face Billy Kidman in the semi final of this great tournament.
Contract Signing
The Rock vs. Chris Benoit
WWF Title
The ring floor is covered in red carpet and a table with two clipboards is placed at the centre.
‘No Chance In Hell’ plays as Vince McMahon walks to the ring in a cocky fashion. He walks up the steel ring steps and steps in between the ropes.
Vince: Hello again, fans of the WWF and welcome to WWF Darkness #3, shortly before the contract signing I have something to announce, which is the beginning of a new era. I think an old guy like me needs his rest so I have appointed a new general manager for Darkness, he is someone who reminds me of myself in a way, charming, good looking and a complete genius. He even has the same last name as me!
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my son and new General Manager for Darkness, Shane McMahon.
‘Here Comes The Money’ plays as Shane McMahon walks out in a suit and tie, he receives a mixed reaction.
Vince: Now I shall leave and let Shane get on with it, Shane.
Shane: Thanks, Dad. Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the contract signing between Chris Benoit and The Rock. So without further ado allow me to introduce, The Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit.
‘Whatever’ plays as Chris Benoit makes his way to the ring, he has a grin from ear to ear and looks focused.
‘If You Smell’ hits the speakers as The Rock walks out to a massive reception.
Shane: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome, he is the WWF Champion, The Rock.
The Rock walks to the ring holding the title high and stands on the ropes in his usual pose.
Both men take a seat at the table and look through the contracts, The Rock signs first followed by Benoit. They stare each other down and stand up simultaneously. Benoit talks trash to The Rock and he returns the favour.
Shane: Tonight each of you will pick opponents for each other to face right here in this very ring, these matches will represent tonight’s double main event, thank you to both of you.
Shane leaves first, followed by The Rock and then lastly Benoit.
(Break)
Randy Orton and Randy Savage are talking backstage. Savage is laughing because Orton is impersonating Hogan. He continues to laugh until he stops.
Orton: Randy, what’s the matter?
Savage: Look behind you.
Orton turns round and sees Bret Hart staring back at him.
Bret: I’m answering your challenge, Randy, hope you don’t mind, I’ll see you in the ring in about an hour, you better bring your best because Bret Hart is ready to go.
(Bret taps him on the back)
Orton looks shocked as the adverts roll.
(Break)
Light Heavyweight Tournament
Round 1 Match 3
Funaki vs. Chavo Guerrero
Funakis theme music plays as the Japanese superstar walks out to a mere silence from the crowd.
JR: The crowd showing no love for Funaki here.
PH: I don’t expect them to, he’s such an annoying individual.
TC: This a round 1 match in the Light heavyweight tournament, from Japan, Funaki
Funaki removes his blue t-shirt and waits in the ring.
‘Chavo Ardiente’ plays as Chavo Guerrero walks out to a massive ovation
TC: and his opponent from El Paso, Texas, Weighing in at 225lbs, Chavo Guerrero.
Chavo waits in the middle of the ring and stares at Funaki.
The bell rings as the two men stare each other down.
Chavo knocks Funaki down with a shoulder block and then delivers a face buster, he follows up with some right hands and then delivers a brainbuster. He then hits a snapmere and a DDT. He covers but only gets a two count. He gets frustrated and stomps on Funaki’s midsection, he lifts him high in the air, he hits a powerslam and then goes to the top rope.
PH: Big risk from Chavo here
JR: He might hurt himself.
He goes for the frog splash but Funaki moves. Both men are down as the camera cuts to an advert.
(Break)
JR: We are back live here, both men down in the centre of the ring.
PH: Wait a minute, Funaki’s stirring.
Funaki is indeed first up and delivers a neck breaker to Chavo. He whips him into the ropes and sets up for a superplex. Funaki hits the superplex but Chavo rolls through.
JR: My god, what a reversal.
PH: Chavo may do it here.
Chavo has Funaki pinned but only gets two count. He goes to work on Funaki’s legs as he locks in a leg lock. He breaks the hold and stamps on the leg of Funaki. He then goes for the Three Amigos, he hits two but is blocked by Funaki on the third, who reverses it into his own suplex. He covers but gets a two count. Funaki hits a leg drop and begins to gain momentum. He hits a snapmere and catapults Chavo into the turnbuckle. He rolls up Chavo into the schoolboy pin but gets two count. Funaki begins to argue with the ref. Chavo then attacks him from behind and gouges him in the eye. He hits the Three Amigos and goes for the Frog Splash which he hits and gets the win.
TC: Here is your winner, Chavo Guerrero.
PH: Chavo advances to the semi finals where he will face either Charlie Haas or Jeff Hardy.
The camera pans to the parking lot where Bret Hart is returning from his car, a loud screech of tyres on the wet ground is heard and Bret Hart is knocked off his feet by a car with blacked out windows. The car speeds off into the night while Bret is seen lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
(Break)
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, we are back live where we have just seen Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart mown down by an unidentified car. I’ll bet it was that damn Orton.
PH: No, Orton wouldn’t do such a thing, shame on you JR to think of Orton like that.
(The camera cuts to the locker room, where we see Ken Kennedy walking around, he bumps into Ken Doane)
KK: Hey, I haven’t seen you around here before, maybe it was you who ran down Bret Hart!
KD: I can assure you that it wasn’t me.
KK: Like I said I haven’t ever seen you here before, it’s very suspicious if you ask me.
(Doane pushes Kennedy and a brawl ensures between the two, they are pulled apart by other locker room members and officials)
KK: Hey, new kid, you wanna start a fight with Kennedy, you and me next week.
KD: You’re on.
(Break)
JR: Welcome back to Darkness and we have a few announcements for you, Ken Kennedy will face off against Ken Doane right here next week.
PH: And at Survival of the Fittest, there will be a TLC match for the vacant Tag Titles featuring the Dudleyz, Hardyz and MNM.
JR: Also Bret Hart is being treated at a local medical facility so there will be no Legend Killer Challenge Match later tonight but we hope to catch a word with his scheduled opponent Randy Orton shortly before we leave here tonight.
‘Just Close Your Eyes’ plays as The Charismatics walk out to a loud Boo.
PH: Excuse me JR I’ve got business to attend to.
Edge, Carlito, Jericho, Heyman and Christian, who has the IC title proudly sitting on his arm stand in the middle of the ring.
Christian: Greetings, American idiots, tonight we come here not to brag but to complain, Edge.
Edge: Vince McMahon, in case you missed the first ever episode of Darkness, I’ve got a clip to show to you (Edge is shown pinning Chavo Guerrero) now if that doesn’t draw your attention, what will? I gave you a stellar opening match to the start this new company off and you never rewarded me with a title shot, it’s despicable.
(He gives Jericho hold of the microphone)
Jericho: Now, I’m sure everyone heard an announcement a few minutes ago regarding a certain TLC match for the tag team titles involving the Dudleyz, Hardyz and MNM. Where were the Charismatics on that list, huh?
(He hands it to Carlito)
Carlito: That’s not cool, we demand title shots and we demand them now.
(Heyman takes over)
PH: So in that case, Vince or Shane whoever runs this god dam place. We are hungry for title shots and we want them now, if not you can kiss goodbye to your precious champions because they’ll become victims of the Charismatics.
(He drops the mike and they leave)
(Break)
First Main Event
The Rock vs.
? JR: Welcome back to Darkness, the WWF Champion, The Rock is in the ring and waiting anxiously for Chris Benoit’s opponent of choice.
(The lights go out and lightning strikes the stage then a familiar gong is heard)
PH: My god, JR, it’s The Undertaker.
JR: The Undertaker debuting tonight here on Darkness.
PH: The Rock looks shocked, he sure has a lot of work to do.
The Undertaker arrives from the stage into the ring and removes his entrance attire.
JR: This isn’t the first time these two individuals have met and they have quite a history.
PH: What a cue by Benoit!
The Rock stares down the Undertaker and holds a hand out. The Undertaker stays fixed in a position but gradually moves forward as the two grasp hands for a mere few seconds. The Rock starts a test of strength and both men exert pressure on each other, Taker knees Rock in the stomach and hits a few right hands. He stamps on Rock’s fallen body and lifts him up for a powerslam which connects with a thunderous thud. Taker locks Rock into a triangle choke and adds pressure to the neck area.
(Break)
Taker is still in control as we rejoin Darkness. The Rock is passing out as the referee lifts Rock’s arm up for one, then two but Rock keeps his arm up the third time and receives a rush of adrenaline. He starts to battle out of the hold and elbows Taker in the gut. He gains control and performs a quick belly to belly suplex. He then whips Taker into the ropes and hits a Samoan drop. He goes for the cover but gets a two count. He whips Taker into the turnbuckle and starts Layin’ the smackdown until Taker fights out and pulls Rock’s arm closer to him, he goes up to the ropes and starts balancing on them.
JR: Undertaker going for Old School here.
PH: This could backfire.
Taker jumps but The Rock catches him in a precarious position and hits a Rock Bottom.
PH: I told you JR, it was obvious.
Both men are down in the centre of the ring as The Rock crawls over Taker, the ref counts one, two… and Taker kicks out!
JR: Some great desire being shown by these athletes here, Paul.
The referee begins the count as Chris Benoit is shown walking to ringside with a steel chair in hand. He opens the chair out and sits down with his arms folded whilst Rock and Taker struggle to get to their feet. Rock sees Benoit and starts talking trash while he gets to his feet. Taker is also up and the two men start to slug it out, The Rock gains momentum and hits a standing spinebuster on the Undertaker. Benoit then rises from his chair and gets closer to the ring. The Rock signals for the People’s Elbow and starts the move.
JR: Rock looking to end this here.
As Rock bounces off the ropes Benoit runs into the ring and clubs him in the back of the neck and locks the cross face in. (The Bell Rings for a DQ) He doesn’t let go until Undertaker, the referee and other officials pull him off. Benoit then walks back up the ramp and signals to The Rock that he wants the title as The Rock as Rock is helped to his feet.
TC: The winner of this match as a result of DQ, The Rock.
JR: That damn Benoit, he could have broken The Rock’s neck.
PH: Benoit’s a smart man, his title shot is 2 weeks away, so he has the brain cells to injure his opponent before the time so he has a distinct advantage.
(Break)
JR: We are back live and now we go backstage to the Coach for a word with Randy Orton.
(The camera pans backstage where Coach is standing outside Orton’s locker room)
Coach: Thanks, JR, I’m standing outside Randy Orton’s locker room hopefully to get a word.
Coach knocks the door and waits by nobody answers, he opens the door.
Coach: Hi, Randy, are you in here?
Coach continues to look around but doesn’t find Orton.
(The camera pans back to ringside)
JR: There it is right there, stone cold evidence, Orton ran down Bret Hart!
PH: Nonsense JR, its probably just a coincidence.
JR: Nevertheless, the second half of our Main Event is next.
PH: Chris Benoit versus a mystery opponent.
Chris Benoit vs.
?‘Whatever’ plays as Benoit struts to the ring arrogantly with a toothy grin.
TC: In the ring, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Chris Benoit.
TC: And his opponent……….
‘Aint No Stopping Me’ hits as Shelton Benjamin walks out to the ring to a loud cheer.
TC: From Orangeburg, South Carolina, weighing in at 245 lbs, Shelton Benjamin.
JR: It looks like we’ll be in for a technical match here.
PH: Indeed, JR, this is exciting.
Benoit and Benjamin tie up in the centre of the ring and start to jockey for position. Benoit gains and early advantage and gets Benjamin into a corner, he immediately starts chopping away at Shelton’s flesh and takes him down with a clothesline. He stamps away at Shelton’s body and picks him up he hits a snap suplex and heads to the top rope with a deranged look in his eyes.
JR: This could be risky for Benoit here.
Benoit goes for the Diving Headbutt but Shelton rolls out of the way as both men are down.
JR: Did you see that surgically repaired neck of Benoit’s snap onto the canvas that must of hurt!!
PH: No doubt, JR, Benoit could be weakened going into Survival of the Fittest.
Shelton is up first and he to heads for the turnbuckle, he waits patiently for Benoit to get to his feet and then hits a crossbody, which Benoit rolls through, and the ref begins the count. 1, 2, and Shelton kicks out. Benoit is first to his feet as his shows great determination, he grabs Shelton’s waist and hits one German suplex, rolls over and hits another, he is blocked by Shelton at the third attempt but still has the raw power to hit the German as Shelton is flipped over his head and lies beaten on the mat.
Benoit goes for the cover but gets a two, he locks in an armbar and exerts pressure.
JR: Benoit in control.
Benjamin writhes in pain as Benoit continues the hold. Benoit eventually breaks he goes for a belly to belly but it is countered by a release German from Benjamin. Benjamin then whips Benoit into the turnbuckle and hits the stinger splash.
Benoit slumps to the floor as Shelton lines him up for a superkick, he goes to hit it but Benoit grabs his leg and locks in a sharpshooter, Shelton clambers for the ropes but Benoit pulls him away. Shelton eventually reaches the ropes but Benoit doesn’t break the hold until he is forced to. Benoit then goes up for a superplex but is pushed down by Shelton who then hits a missile dropkick as both men lie on the mat.
(Break)
JR: Welcome back to the final part of Darkness as both men are still down in the centre of the ring.
Shelton is first up and hits a bulldog and then a standing moonsault, he covers but gets a two count. He then hits a T-bone suplex and lines up Benoit for a superkick, Benoit ducks and throws Benjamin back wildly with a release German, Benoit rolls his thumb along his neck signalling the end as he goes up to the turnbuckle and then hits a Diving Headbutt, he covers 1, 2, and Shelton kicks out.
Benoit looks around in amazement and goes up for another Headbutt which he misses and Shelton rises up and lines up a Superkick but Benoit grabs his leg and locks in a sharpshooter to which Shelton taps.
TC: Here is your winner, Chris Benoit.
Benoit kicks Shelton for good measure and stands victorious in the middle of the ring.
JR: As much as I hate Benoit he put on a wrestling clinic here tonight.
Benoit stares directly into the camera and signals for the title again, he looks as hungry as ever.
PH: Thanks for watching, I’m Paul Heyman be sure to tune in next week.
JR: Until then I’m JR, good night folks
(Fade to black)
