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WWE 2K Story – Chapter Two: My Kingdom, My Army
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Monday Night Raw
John Cena heads to the ring to begin the show. Cena says last night was insane, and he’s not talking about the WWE Championship match he lost to Dolph Ziggler. Cena is referring to fact that there is not just one, but now TWO Big Boss Men roaming the WWE Universe. John adds that their fearless leader, Shane McMahon, just disappeared into thin air. Cena claims that Shane did exactly that, disappear into thin air, and he’s got the proof. The Fashion Police’s music hits as Breeze and Fandango head to the ring. They reveal they were undercover as Triple H’s office plants the past week or so, and they got footage of what happened to Shane last night at Payback.
Roll the Footage
The Fashion Police roll the awful cell phone footage, showing Shane, Triple H and Big Boss Man ’91 in the back office. The footage shows Triple H pull something out of the briefcase Boss Man was holding. Triple H opens the item as a huge flash of light blinds the screen. When the light fades back to normal, Shane is gone with a ton of smoke in the room. In the back corner of the office, a shadowy figure is seen with a cane and a top hat. The Fashion Police pause the image and claim either Triple H is a magician, or Shane evaporated into the air.
Triple H comes out laughing. He claims that Shane is out sick tonight and that the Fashion Police are very good video editors. Triple H jokes about the magic of television and editing software, claiming the Fashion Police should switch careers and start working in conspiracy theory movies. Cena tells Hunter that he’s not an idiot and knows he did something with Shane. Triple H says he is tired of having a childish conversation, and that he has to leave to prepare for his NXT TakeOver event this weekend – or as he calls it ‘adult work’. He tells everyone Stephanie is in charge while he’s gone. Triple H laughs and walks away as Cena and the Fashion Police look frustrated in the ring.
NORMAL MATCH
R-Truth vs. Kevin Owens (with Big Boss Man ’99)
Objective: Win with Kevin Owens
After the match, Owens grabs the microphone and complains that last night he didn’t lose the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. He blames Big Boss Man for losing and demands Triple H give him another opportunity. Sami Zayn comes out instead and tries to tell Kevin that he is better than this.
Zayn tells Owens that as his former best friend, he has to let Kevin know he is more than just a servant to Triple H. Owens tells Zayn he has accomplished way more than him because of his career choices. He claims Sami is out here to take his spotlight. Owens tells Boss Man to go beat up Sami, but Stephanie appears on the big screen. She tells Kevin that he can prove his worth when he takes on Sami Zayn on Smackdown Live tomorrow night. Stephanie’s phone rings. She answers it and is not pleased to hear whatever was told to her.
Renee Young is interviewing new Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa, who is with Apollo Crews & Titus O’Neil. She asks how it feels to be the new face of 205? Neville quickly interrupts with a slow clap. He congratulates Tozawa but informs him that Stephanie McMahon has given him a rematch tonight. Neville asks Tozawa what makes the King of the Cruiserweights so dangerous? Crews mentions Neville can fly, which Neville says ‘exactly’. He tells Tozawa he hopes his aerial game is as good as his ground because Tozawa will defend his Cruiserweight Championship in a Ladder Match! Neville walks away, as Tozawa looks focused. Titus and Apollo are worried.
NORMAL MATCH
Curt Hawkins vs. United States Champion A.J. Styles
Objective: Win with AJ Styles
After the match, Samoa Joe viciously attacks Styles with a chair. After a few whacks to the back, Joe grabs two tables from under the ring. He sets them up inside the ring and tosses Hawkins over the top rope. Joe stacks the tables on top of one another. He picks up AJ who begins to fight back. Styles hits a Pele Kick as Joe goes down. Suddenly, Big Boss Man ’91 comes from behind and assaults AJ Styles with the briefcase handcuffed to his wrist! Boss Man and Joe beat down the Phenomenal One, as Joe Powerbombs AJ through both tables, off the top rope!
The Miz, with Maryse, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel are in Stephanie’s office asking when The Miz will get his rematch against Randy Orton for the Intercontinental Championship? Stephanie reveals it will be at Backlash which is only a few weeks away, but Orton’s contract allows him to pick the stipulation. The Miz is overall satisfied and leaves with his entourage as Kevin Owens walks in. He wants to know why Stephanie put him in a match against Sami Zayn when he thinks he should get a title match. Stephanie replies that both Big Boss Men will be in his corner and they’ll talk about another title opportunity later.
Owens says that neither Big Boss Man has helped him yet and he needs to do it alone. She disagrees, not taking any chances because the Board of Directors called and are sending someone to replace Shane. She’s not sure who it is, which concerns Stephanie. Owens claims Triple H will be back soon, so everything is fine. Stephanie reveals that the person the Board of Directors is sending will actually be here tonight! Owens leaves in frustration.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. Summer Rae & Nia Jax
Objective: Win with Bayley & Banks
WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss comes down the ramp after the match. She sarcastically applauds both Bayley and Sasha Banks. Sasha & Bayley have their backs to Summer & Nia Jax, who flatten the duo off of the Bliss distraction. Alexa hits the ring and begins pouring down right hands onto Sasha Banks. Bliss grabs a microphone and tells Sasha that last night she put herself on Stephanie and Triple H’s radar. Alexa has been ordered to take care of Sasha before she becomes a bigger problem. Nia flattens Bayley & Sasha with a body splash as Alexa poses with her belt in the ring.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Are In
Cena is in the locker room talking to someone. He says that he needs help and thinks he can trust whoever it is he is speaking to. Turns out he is talking to Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins. Cena tells Seth he tried to warn him about Triple H. Seth believes Triple H used the Shield to take the belt off of Lesnar at Wrestlemania, but then when Heyman cut a deal they took it right back. Rollins says nobody uses the Shield for their own personal agendas, so they’re in.
Roman tells John they got his back as WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler walks by. He laughs at the fact they’re trying to make themselves feel relevant by going to war with their own bosses. Ziggler calls them sad and pathetic wrestlers who can’t deal with the fact that times are changing. Roman gets eye-to-eye with Ziggler and says he would’ve lost that belt to Cena if it wasn’t for Big Boss Man. Ziggler tells Roman he couldn’t lace the showoff’s boots. Roman admits he probably can’t, but can beat Dolph in the ring. Dolph refuses at first but finally gives in..
LADDER MATCH – WWE Cruiserweight Championship
(C) Akira Tozawa vs. Neville
Objective: Win with Neville
Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews come down to the ring after the match. Titus is clearly upset and doesn’t take the loss well. He begins kicking the ropes as Tozawa looks ashamed that he lost. Apollo helps Tozawa up as the Titus Brand walk out disappointed. Neville celebrates on top of the commentator’s table with his championship back.
The New Day and Stephanie
WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The New Day celebrate in the catering room, pouring milk and Booty-O’s all over the place. Stephanie walks in and says ‘typical, childish’ New Day, claiming that’s why their relationship never worked out. Woods argues they had a great relationship, but the power of the fans pulled them away from the corrupt actions they used to perform for Stephanie and Hunter. Stephanie regrets ever bringing The New Day into their inner circle, even if they are one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Xavier says he knows she’s lying because New Day is fun and more different than anyone Stephanie or Hunter have worked with. Stephanie knows they’re not stupid, so she warns them that if they get in her or Triple H’s way, she will destroy them and their legacy.
Kofi suggests that since they currently hold the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, they are already in Stephanie’s way. Big E says The New Day doesn’t work for her anymore and that they earned the belts they currently hold. Stephanie reminds The New Day of the power her and her family gave them, and they would be wise to step down. Woods gets in her face and tells her that if she wants to dance then to find the floor, because New Day will tango with anyone who threatens them. Stephanie smiles and says ‘have it your way’. She goes to leave, as Kofi stops her by saying ‘who is coming to take your job tonight, by the way?’ Stephanie looks back and replies, ‘You’ll be meeting your new tag team challengers very soon.’ Stephanie leaves as The New Day go back to celebrating.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Roman Reigns
Objective: Win with Roman Reigns
WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar hits the ring after the match and destroys Roman Reigns. Rollins and Ambrose come down to stop Brock, but they’re overpowered by both Brock and Dolph Ziggler. John Cena’s music hits as he runs down to try and help the Shield. Lesnar and Dolph flee the ring as Cena goats them into getting back in and fighting. Suddenly, Daniel Bryan‘s music hits as he comes out on stage to everyone’s shock! ‘Yes!’ chants fire up around the arena as Paul Heyman grabs a microphone, asking what the hell Bryan is doing here?
The Return of the Yes! Leader
Daniel interrupts Paul as he soaks in the ‘Daniel Bryan’ chants from the crowd. He apologizes for interrupting this very entertaining brawl, but he has an announcement. Ziggler grabs the microphone from Heyman and says no one cares that Daniel Bryan is returning from retirement. Ziggler says the WWE has moved on from his sad and pathetic career, and have turned to a legit athlete to be the new face of the company. Daniel Bryan simply replies that he missed Dolph too, but reveals he’s not back to wrestle.
He received a call from the WWE Board of Directors to come back and work for them, as the interim co-commissioner to replace Shane McMahon of both Raw and Smackdown Live! ‘Yes!’ chants fire up everywhere as Lesnar, Heyman and Dolph look pissed off. Bryan says he’s their new boss now and that he’ll see everyone on Smackdown Live! ‘Yes!’ chants erupt in the arena, as Stephanie looks on angrily in the backstage area with Big Boss Man ’91.
Smackdown Live
Daniel Bryan’s music hits as the new replacement for Shane McMahon heads towards the ring. Bryan starts off by saying he is lucky to be back in the WWE. He tells everyone that the Board of Directors contacted him when Shane didn’t return any of their calls. They haven’t heard from him in almost two days, so they are concerned. Bryan says he isn’t there to enforce power, but rather oversee it until Shane’s return. Stephanie McMahon comes out and is also concerned about Shane’s whereabouts. She tells Bryan she can handle running the show herself, and her husband will be back next week.
She makes it clear that nobody will be defending their championships at Backlash other than Randy Orton, The New Day and AJ Styles. Daniel Bryan says that is an awful idea and makes no sense. Daniel asks the crowd if that’s a good idea, and they all chant ‘No!’. Bryan instead says that the winner of Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn tonight will face Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship at Backlash. That causes a large ‘Yes!’ chant throughout the arena. Stephanie doesn’t hate the idea. She warns Daniel Bryan not to follow too closely in Shane’s footsteps, or he may disappear himself. Bryan asks what Stephanie knows about Shane’s disappearance, to which she replies ‘all I know is I miss my brother’ before leaving. Bryan looks unconvinced as Stephanie scurries away.
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NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
The Fashion Police vs. WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Gallows & Anderson
Objective: Win with The Fashion Police
The Fashion Police pull off a huge upset, but it’s short lived as the lights go out. The Wyatt Family appears on the big screen television. Bray warns the two that their fun and games are going to lead to them getting seriously hurt. Wyatt issues a threat to the Fashion Police, that if they continue digging into secrets with John Cena then they will suffer dearly. Bray takes a light jab at his other family members for the way they mishandled Kane at Payback. Bray laughs it off though and says he trusts the Fashion Police to do the right thing… and RUN! The lights turn back on as Gallows & Anderson hit a Magic Killer onto both Breeze and Fandango.
Renee Young interviews United States Champion AJ Styles. Before she can ask a question, Samoa Joe jumps AJ again… leading to a backstage brawl…
BACKSTAGE BRAWL
Samoa Joe vs. WWE United States Champion AJ Styles
Objective: Win with Samoa Joe
Joe gets the upper hand on AJ. After the fight, Joe screams at AJ that he will have his rematch on Monday Night Raw next week. Joe wonders if AJ’s Calf Crusher is better than Joe’s Coquina Clutch, so he makes it a Submission Match! Joe walks off as medical officials check on Styles.
Becky Lynch is in the trainer’s room battling the flu. The doctors tell her she is cleared to compete in her rematch against Smackdown Women’s Champion Natalya tonight. On cue, Natalya walks in laughing. She tells Becky her career isn’t worth putting at risk, and if she’s sick she’ll never beat her. Natalya says she will never lose her belt, and that the top WWE officials will make sure of it. Naomi walks in ready to slap Natalya, but she cowers behind the doctor. Becky says she still doesn’t feel 100%, so asks Naomi if she wants to fight in her place tonight. Naomi accepts and tells Natalya she’ll see her in the ring later. Natalya slaps Becky before running, as the doctor restrains Naomi from retaliating.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The New Day (Woods & Big E.) vs. The Colons
Objective: Win with The New Day
After the match, Stephanie comes out onto the stage. She congratulates New Day on winning and offers them a chance to be partners with her and her husband once again. Xavier tells her she can go to hell because the New Day is their own team. Stephanie says that’s unfortunate, and introduces them to their opponents at Backlash. On cue, The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) destroy the New Day from behind. They hit the Fall of Man on Xavier Woods, then drag Kofi Kingston up the ramp to Stephanie’s feet. She nods to take Kofi backstage, which they do. Stephanie walks off with an evil smirk.
NORMAL MATCH
Naomi vs. WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Natalya
Objective: Win with Naomi
Daniel Bryan comes out after the match and says Naomi was so impressive, that she’ll get a Smackdown Women’s Championship match at Backlash. He also announces that next week Becky vs. Natalya will happen. He reveals that if Becky wins, she’ll be added to the match! A large ‘Yes!’ chant breaks out as Natalya looks on displeased.
Sami Zayn is in the locker room getting ready for his match when WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler enters. Ziggler tells Sami that he may as well not show up for the match tonight, because Stephanie will make sure Kevin Owens wins. Dolph tells Zayn he should storm Bryan’s office and demand some sort of justice. Zayn knows Ziggler is trying to manipulate him, and it won’t work. Sami says that he will beat Kevin Owens tonight and then take the WWE Championship off of Ziggler’s undeserving hands. Ziggler gets in Sami’s face until John Cena pulls him away. Cena advises Ziggler to leave, which he does, but claims it’s because he wants to and not because John is making him.
Dolph leaves and John tells Sami this is a big opportunity because if he wins he can help prevent Stephanie and Triple H from holding the WWE Championship. Sami asks John if he knows what is going on? John says all he knows is that Shane magically disappeared at Payback, and it seems Hunter & Stephanie are hunting all the championship belts. John wishes Sami the best of luck and says he’ll be rooting for the underdog tonight.
NORMAL MATCH
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens (with Big Boss Man ’99 & Big Boss Man ’91)
Objective: Be either of the Big Boss Men and help Sami Zayn win
The Big Boss Men accidentally cost Kevin Owens the match, which irritates Owens beyond belief. Zayn hauls out of the ring before The Big Boss Men can get him. Zayn laughs up the entrance ramp as Big Boss Man ’91 chases him away. Big Boss Man ’99 turns around as Kevin Owens kicks him right in the groin! Owens screams at Big Boss Man, claiming this is all his fault. He Popup Powerbombs Big Boss Man and leaves the ring in fury. Before the show goes off the air, Michael Cole reminds everyone about the NXT TakeOver event taking place over the weekend!
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