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WWE 2K Story – Chapter Five: All of the Emperor’s Men
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Monday Night Raw
Vince McMahon comes down to the ring with bodyguard Jinder Mahal and daughter Stephanie. He says that last night was a complete disaster. He mentions Mahal losing his belt to the legendary Goldberg. Vince also mentions that Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe & Dean Ambrose ALL won their championship matches. Vince claims all wasn’t lost though, as Sasha Banks came through. He praises his daughter for her involvement in destroying Asuka’s perfect streak. The Fashion Police interrupt on the stage and tell Vince that they have a clue as to what is going on.
They begin an evidence slideshow on the big screen, showing some of the powerful items in WWE (Wyatt’s Lantern, Undertaker’s Urn, New Day’s Unicorn Horns). Breeze and Fandango then move on to ‘exhibit b’ which shows Vince using the urn on Triple H. They move to ‘exhibit c’ which shows Big Show ’00 walking around backstage. Vince asks what all of that proves? The Fashion Police respond by saying that Vince is after all of WWE’s powerful items like Triple H was, believing Vince got rid of Triple H because he wants them for himself.
Vince laughs with Mahal & Stephanie, telling them that if he wanted those items he would have them already. The Fashion Police say Vince is probably right, but there is one other thing he, Triple H & Stephanie have been after since taking over and that’s all the championship belts.
Case Cracked?
The Fashion Police say they have solved the case, and that the McMahon family is after all the championship belts because the belts possess similar powers that all the other WWE items possess. The Fashion Police believe that’s why non-champions feel a surge of electricity whenever they touch championship belts because it’s infected with some sort of power. Vince says he has heard enough and orders Mahal go attack the Fashion Police. Randy Orton comes in out of nowhere and RKO’s Mahal! Vince is fuming as the Viper exits the ring and heads towards the Fashion Police. The Fashion Police warn Vince they have sent their full report to the WWE Board of Directors to review. They smile on stage as Vince is not happy, with Stephanie trying to calm him down.
NORMAL MATCH
Sami Zayn (with WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens) vs. Seth Rollins
Objective: Win with Seth Rollins
Owens tries to interfere in the match, but Rollins takes advantage and wins. Owens tries to attack Seth after the match, but Rollins escapes to safety.
In Vince’s office, Stephanie is trying to convince her father that they need to go full head with their plan now. Vince is reluctant, saying Triple H was doing the same and it put them in a hole. Stephanie says that ‘company face’ doesn’t matter anymore since the Fashion Police cracked the case. Vince says they only solved half the case because no one knows how the championship belts work to summon their true powers. Stephanie agrees but believes if the Fashion Police & Orton continue to snoop around then they’ll find out the truth like they already have. Vince concurs and admits that getting Cena to use the urn on himself was easy, but getting rid of Randy Orton might be more difficult.
Mahal enters enraged, with an ice pack over his neck. He demands his WWE Championship rematch against Goldberg. Vince tells Jinder to calm down, and he’ll have revenge on Orton next week on Raw. He tells Jinder he won’t get a rematch against Goldberg because he has other plans for ‘Bill’. He tells Jinder that he will get a championship rematch in the near future because Vince plans on carrying through with their ‘agreement’. Stephanie asks what deal they made? Vince tells Stephanie the plan is the same, the only difference is that Jinder will be their ‘guy’. Stephanie doesn’t seem convinced or pleased to hear her father’s words.
NORMAL MATCH
NXT Women’s Champion Emma vs. Bayley
Objective: Win with Bayley
WWE Raw Women’s Champion Sasha Banks comes out on stage after the match. She gloats about being the champion and that she doesn’t feel bad for Bayley. Banks tells Bayley she would turn her back on her again if it meant this belt was around The Boss’ waist. She tells Bayley she can’t hug a boss, but a boss can beat a hugger any day. Asuka’s music hits as the Empress of Tomorrow comes out on stage. Sasha begs her not to attack, but Asuka goes after the champion anyway. Bayley laughs from the ring as officials, including Stephanie McMahon, come out to get Asuka off the champion. Asuka screams she wants her rematch at SummerSlam.
Titus O’Neil is backstage on his cell phone. He is leaving Ciampa voicemails, worried about his client’s health. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Johnny Gargano approaches and laughs at O’Neil. He tells Titus that he didn’t mean to break up his Titus Brand, but that he’s glad he did. Titus asks Gargano if he thinks hitting him in the head with his belt is funny, which Gargano admits it is. Titus becomes annoyed and tells Gargano he will see him in the ring later, before walking off.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar vs. WWE Hardcore Champion Dean Ambrose & WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns
Objective: Win with Ambrose & Reigns
Big Show ’00 comes out to the ring and assaults The Shield after. The Shield eventually overcomes Big Show as Roman Spears him through the ring ropes. The Bar scurry away up the ramp to safety. Ambrose and Reigns go outside the ring and put Big Show through the commentary table! The Shield leave satisfied.
Darren Young approaches Apollo Crews backstage. He thanks Crews for his help last week, and says he is done with the Titus Brand completely. The two shake hands as Titus approaches, seeing this. He laughs and says they deserve each other because his worldwide brand is about to take off now that he’s cut the dead weight. Titus tells them to watch his match tonight because they might learn a thing or two. O’Neil walks off as Crews and Young are holding in laughs.
NORMAL MATCH
Titus O’Neil vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Johnny Gargano
Objective: Win with Johnny Gargano
Stephanie McMahon comes onto the stage after the match, congratulating Gargano on winning an epic rivalry against Ciampa. She tells Gargano that Ciampa is doing fine, but WWE is in no rush to bring him back from the hospital. Stephanie says that she thinks Gargano has many talents but doesn’t know if she can trust him? She asks Gargano point blank if he is with or against the McMahons? Gargano says he only obeys the WWE fans since they are the reason he does this for a living. A ‘Johnny Wrestling’ chant breaks out as Stephanie calls it cute, but pathetic.
She warns Gargano his new career in the WWE may become a living hell, but she can’t say she didn’t warn him. Suddenly, Gargano is attacked by many cruiserweights that include Noam Dar, The Brian Kendrick & TJP! She tells Gargano, as he’s being beaten down, that he will defend his Cruiserweight belt against all three men on Raw next week! After another minute of assaults, Darren Young & Apollo Crews finally come down and make the save much to Stephanie’s disapproval.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor vs. WWE Champion Goldberg
Objective: Win with Goldberg
Goldberg leaves the ring after the match as Bobby Roode comes through the crowd to attack Finn Balor. He yells about Finn stealing his glorious championship, but Goldberg comes back. Bobby doesn’t notice Goldberg behind him and turns around into a Spear. Goldberg picks Roode up and Jackhammers him into the mat. Vince comes out on stage with Jinder Mahal. He tells Goldberg that he knows he is a force to be reckoned with, and that the Fashion Police already told the WWE Board of Directors what he and his family have been up to. Vince, therefore, states that it’s time to unload the big guns.
Bringing in the Big Guns
Mahal hands Vince Undertaker’s Urn and tells Goldberg he will be defending his WWE Championship against someone from the urn. Vince tells Goldberg he is going to bring back the biggest wrestler in WWE history. Goldberg tells Vince to bring back whoever he wants. He says Daniel Bryan told him everything that has happened, and Goldberg will be damned if he lets Vince ruin the WWE for kids just like his own.
Vince sarcastically tells Bill his words were moving but admits that he forgot to mention he already summoned Goldberg’s opponent out of the urn. Jinder begins laughing as Andre the Giant’s music hits! Bobby Heenan walks out as a huge ‘Holy S***’ chant breaks out. Heenan motions towards the entrance as out comes Andre the Giant! Goldberg stares down Andre as Vince & Jinder grin menacingly.
Smackdown Live
6-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Johnny Gargano, Apollo Crews & Darren Young vs. Noam Dar, TJP & The Brian Kendrick
Objective: Win with Gargano, Crews & Young
A limo arrives, as Jinder Mahal gets out of it. Stephanie then exits, followed by Vince. Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan then exit after Vince. All five begin walking but are stopped by the Big Show ’00. Big Show is concerned Vince lost faith in him and that he should challenge Goldberg instead of Andre, claiming to be the better giant. The two giants get into each other’s face, as Vince tells Show to calm down and meet him in his office later. Big Show leaves not very happy, as Vince tells Andre he will take care of it.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
The Usos (with Rikishi) vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno
Objective: Win with The Usos
The Usos grab microphones after the match and yell about wanting a rematch for their WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship. While they make their demands and threats, Rikishi is beating the hell out of Slater & Rhyno. The Usos set the time and date, marking SummerSlam as when they want their rematch. The Usos say they get to pick the stipulation too, and that their match will be a Tornado Tag Team Match. They begin to join their father in beating up Slater & Rhyno, but WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion AJ Styles & Samoa Joe come down to make the save. The Usos & Rikishi leave the ring and retreat up the entrance ramp pleased with their work.
Renee Young is interviewing Natalya backstage. Natalya confirms she will take back her championship at SummerSlam, even saying that she may have some extra motivation for competing. Renee asks what she means, but Natalya tells her to not worry about it. The Fashion Police approach, asking Natalya what her involvement is with the McMahons? WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte approaches and lets out a loud ‘WOOOOO!’ as the fans echo her.
Natalya tells Charlotte to pay close attention to her match tonight because it will be a preview of what to expect at SummerSlam. Natalya storms off as Charlotte smiles, appreciating her new championship. The Fashion Police say they have a few questions for Charlotte, but she walks off ignoring them. Randy Orton approaches and suggests they should serve subpoenas, but Fandango & Breeze don’t know what that means.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. WWE Hardcore Champion Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins
Objective: Win with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
Baron Corbin interferes after the match. Owens & Zayn turn their attention to Seth Rollins, while Corbin goes after Ambrose. The three beat the hell out of Rollins & Ambrose until Universal Champion Roman Reigns comes down to the ring. The trio scurries through the crowd as Reigns checks on his friends.
In Vince’s office, Stephanie tells Vince that her plan for Natalya should work well at SummerSlam. Vince agrees and says they still need to deal with Randy Orton. Big Show ’00 enters as Vince asks everyone to leave his office. They do. As Big Show begins to speak Vince quickly pulls out Undertaker’s Urn and sends Big Show through it. Vince, talking to himself, says that Big Show was always a failure and he doesn’t need him now that he has a true giant in Andre.
NORMAL MATCH
Natalya vs. Becky Lynch
Objective: Win with Natalya
WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte is watching backstage, as Crews & Young pass by celebrating their win earlier in the night. They come across Stephanie, who scolds them for getting into Gargano’s business on Monday Night Raw. She tells them as punishment they will face the Raw Tag Team Champions on Monday Night Raw. She leaves as Crews & Young are actually happy for the opportunity.
NORMAL MATCH
Bobby Roode vs. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns
Objective: Win with Roman Reigns
Jinder Mahal attacks Reigns after the match, announcing that he is using his championship rematch against Roman at SummerSlam! The rest of The Shield comes out, but Jinder leaves the ring. Vince comes out on stage and admits what Mahal said is true. He tells Roman he’ll be needing his Universal Championship whether he likes it or not. Vince says the same goes for Dean Ambrose, as he’ll need the Hardcore Championship. He reveals to Dean that he will defend his Hardcore Championship against someone who deserves it – the man that brought him Undertaker’s Urn, Baron Corbin. Vince and Jinder laugh on stage as Ambrose & Rollins help Reigns up.
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