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WWE 2K Story – Chapter Six, Part Four: Not My King
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Smackdown Live
Kurt Angle hits the ring. He says he feels overlooked since returning, and so he begins to make some matches for Clash of Champions. Angle said he didn’t like the blindside attack WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar performed on The Shield, so says they will defend their Raw Tag Team Championship against The Shield at Clash of Champions. Kurt also feels that Natalya has cheated many times to beat Charlotte, so he’s going to have Ric Flair fight Jim Neidhart at Clash of Champions to determine if Charlotte will get another championship match.
He reveals their match will be a Submission Match. He also says The Miz will, in fact, defend his WWE Undisputed Championship against Finn Balor if Finn wins tonight. Vince McMahon interrupts and tells Kurt he is in over his head. He tells Kurt it’s not wise to show up and start making matches, but Kurt argues that’s exactly what his job entails. Vince tells Kurt to not get comfortable with his current position but to enjoy it while it lasts. McMahon leaves as Angle looks a bit concerned from the ring.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Cruiserweight Championship
(C) Hideo Itami vs. Johnny Gargano
Objective: Win with Hideo Itami
Renee Young interviews WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion AJ Styles & Samoa Joe backstage. She asks how they’ve been so successful after countless attempts to take the belts off of them by the McMahon family? Styles says they are simply phenomenal as a team, and can’t be beaten. Styles said he made the Usos pay for trapping his good brothers in the past, and that he and Joe are on a mission to destroy the McMahons. Joe says he signed with WWE to compete against the best each night, and not to be Vince’s or Triple H’s henchman.
On cue, Stephanie McMahon shows up and congratulates them on their impressive title reign. Stephanie says she meant what she said when she brought back the Hart family, and warns them they will compete against two Hart family members at Clash of Champions for the Smackdown Tag Team Championship. Styles says that’s fine because they will continue to beat up whoever she or her father throws at them. Stephanie says time will tell and walks off confidently.
WWE Universal Champion Jinder Mahal is backstage talking with Diesel and Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar. Mahal says The Bar did very well last night in beating down The Shield, but The Bar complains that it only gave them a championship match at Clash of Champions. Jinder, who is still twitching sporadically, says that Kurt Angle is only temporary. The Bar and Diesel are confused by what Jinder means, as the Maharaja says that they have the opportunity to rule for themselves thanks to Vince’s plan. Mahal asks for them to hear him out.
NORMAL MATCH
Charlotte Flair (with Ric Flair ’88) vs. Summer Rae
Objective: Charlotte Flair
After the match, WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Natalya hits the stage with father Jim Neidhart and husband Tyson Kidd. Natalya brags that Charlotte should just retire after Clash of Champions, because once her father beats Charlotte’s father then she’ll never get another opportunity at her belt again. The Queen of Black Hearts also says that her husband will beat Ciampa at Clash of Champions, while Bret & Bulldog will take the Smackdown Tag Team Championship off of Styles & Joe. Natalya says her family will glitter in gold, and that Charlotte’s family will just be losers. Natalya smiles and raises her championship as Ric and Charlotte watch from the ring.
Bray Wyatt hijacks the airwaves. He is in his dark dimension but with only Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Bray says his monster has run off and he has the briefcase with him. Bray apologizes to Vince but says Vince should keep his champions on a tight watch. Wyatt claims Braun coming after the gold is inevitable, and although Bray will try to help – he advises Vince’s champions to… RUN!
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Undisputed Champion The Miz (w/ Maryse, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel) vs. Finn Balor
OBJECTIVE: Win with Balor
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Hideo Itami enters Vince’s office. Vince congratulates Itami on retaining his belt and says he needs Itami to capture another piece of gold for him. Itami asks which belt Vince desires, as Vince says the NXT Championship. He reveals he already has two guys working on capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship off of Enzo & Cass but says he needs Itami to take care of Roderick Strong at Clash of Champions. Itami smiles in pleasure as Vince tells him to go take the night off because he deserves it. Hideo leaves as Vince looks proudly at his top new recruit.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE United States Championship
(C) Sami Zayn (with Kevin Owens) vs. Randy Orton
Objective: Win with Sami Zayn
Owens helps his friend retain the United States Championship as the two jump Orton before the bell rings.
In Vince’s office, Vince hands the WWE Hardcore Championship to Mankind. Vince says he feels that the belt will be safe in the hands of WWE’s greatest hardcore performer. Vince tells Dude Love and Cactus Jack ’92 to protect Mankind at all costs. The three Foley’s leave as Bam Bam Bigelow and DDP ’92 enter. Vince is not happy they lost, but Bigelow suggests Vince summon DDP’s older-self instead. Bam claims older Diamond Dallas Page to be a bit more in shape than his younger version, and also much smarter.
Out With The New, In With The Old
DDP ’92 is against the idea, but Bigelow knocks him out. Vince agrees and has Stephanie handle DDP’s switch with the urn. Bam tells Vince he found something in the hallways he thinks he should see. Bigelow pulls out a pair of purple gloves, which frightens Vince. Bam asks Vince if he knows what this means? Vince does, saying Undertaker has returned.
Go to ‘title management’ and put the Hardcore Championship on to Mankind.
Monday Night Raw
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Hideo Itami & Tyson Kidd vs. Johnny Gargano & WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Tommaso Ciampa
Objective: Win with Ciampa and Gargano
After the match, Itami & Kidd begin assaulting Gargano & Ciampa. NXT Champion Roderick Strong arrives and heads to the ring for the save. Itami & Kidd bounce out of the ring as Strong grabs a microphone. He tells Itami that on Sunday he will retain his belt and that he already defeated one of Triple H and Vince’s goons in Bobby Roode. Strong helps Gargano & Ciampa up as Itami and Kidd retreat up the entrance ramp.
Backstage, WWE Universal Champion Jinder Mahal is talking to WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar and Diesel. They are approached by Vince, who asks if The Bar is now part of Jinder’s security team? They confirm this and tell Vince the hallways tonight have been weird. Vince doesn’t understand, so Diesel tells him that the lights flicker and smoke randomly appears.
He’s Here
Vince warns them to be careful because he thinks Undertaker has returned. They laugh saying the Wyatt’s took care of him earlier this year. Mahal tells Vince that Undertaker should be scared of the Maharaja Empire! Vince asks what that is, as Jinder explains it’s the most dominant faction in WWE – comprised of himself, Diesel, and The Bar. Vince asks Jinder if he’s forming a group, or just getting protection for his championship? Jinder tells Vince that it’s both and that Vince should stay out of his way until it’s ‘time’. Jinder leaves with his group, twitching, as Vince is not happy with Mahal’s words.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
Ivory & Jacqueline (with Trish Stratus) vs. WWE Raw Women’s Champion Asuka & Bayley
Objective: Win with Ivory & Jacqueline
Stratus cheats to help Ivory and Jacqueline win their match. Asuka confronts Trish but is attacked by Ivory and Jacqueline. She fends them off, as Trish enters the ring. Asuka turns her attention to Trish, but Trish quickly exits the ring and heads up the entrance ramp smiling. Asuka is calling her back to the ring, but Trish continues to head up the ramp motioning at her waist that she’ll soon be champion.
So, About That Gold…
Kurt Angle is walking around backstage as he is stopped by Vince. Vince tells Kurt that he has actually done a good job since returning, but wonders who sent him in the first place? Kurt says he has no idea, and that he just received a letter from the WWE Board of Directors asking him to come help. Vince laughs and says that sounds about right, before asking Kurt where his gold medals are? Kurt is fed up with the question and tells Vince he will bring them to Clash of Champions so he’ll stop asking about them. Kurt asks why Vince is so curious about his gold medals, as Vince says he is simply a fan of international competition. Vince leaves as Angle looks on suspiciously.
NORMAL MATCH
Dean Ambrose (with Roman Reigns) vs. WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Cesaro (with Sheamus)
Objective: Win with Dean Ambrose
After the match, Dude Love and Cactus Jack ’92 attack Roman Reigns. WWE Hardcore Champion Mankind comes into the ring with Barbie (his baseball bat covered in barbed wire). He drills Ambrose in the back with it and beats him down with Barbie. Cesaro & Sheamus leave the ring quickly with their championships. The Foley’s continue to beat down The Shield as The Bar leave.
Gold Rush
Watching backstage, Vince is not happy The Bar didn’t join in attacking The Shield. Stephanie tells Vince she tried to warn him about Jinder’s influence. Vince believes Mahal may have a side agenda, but they have so much to focus on right now that they can deal with him later. Stephanie asks Vince why he is obsessed with Kurt’s gold medals, which Vince reveals he believes is the 20th piece of WWE gold they need.
Vince points out they currently have 19 championships (WWE, Universal, Raw/Smackdown Tag Team, Raw/Smackdown Women’s, Cruiserweight, United States, Intercontinental, NXT, NXT Tag Team, NXT Women’s, Undisputed, Hardcore, Divas, European, Light Heavyweight, World Heavyweight & U.K.) He believes the final and 20th piece is Kurt Angle’s medals. Stephanie doesn’t agree, thinking it’s a belt they haven’t thought of yet. Stephanie asks if that’s why Vince brought Kurt Angle back, which he admits it is.
Vince reveals he intercepted the Fashion Police’s investigative report and forged a letter from the WWE Board of Directors to bring Kurt Angle back. Stephanie asks why Vince gave Angle power then, which Vince says he had to make it seem real or Kurt wouldn’t have come back. She says it’s a high risk for his medals, not even sure if that’s the 20th piece of gold they need? Stephanie suggests talking to the person who casts the curses, to begin with, but Vince says that is the last resort option.
6-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Undisputed Champion The Miz, WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor, Randy Orton & Ric Flair ’88
Objective: Win with Balor, Orton & Flair
Jim Neidhart tries to attack Flair after the match but is unsuccessful. Braun Strowman’s music hits. The Monster Among Men hits the ring as everyone runs off scared. Braun tells everyone he wants gold and is going to use his Money in the Bank contract at Clash of Champions! Bobby Heenan comes out on stage and warns Braun not to use the case on his client Andre. Bobby warns Braun that Andre is much more experienced and talented than an unproven Braun. Strowman heads for Bobby, who takes off and runs.
WWE Champion Andre the Giant comes out on stage to stop Strowman as the two giants face off. Braun screams BRAUN! and charges Andre as the two begin fighting. A ‘this is awesome’ chant breaks out as literally 50-60 officials from backstage have to separate the two from fighting. The lights go out and turn back on as the Wyatt Family is on the stage. They begin to attack Strowman, but Strowman throws them all off as Andre escapes with Heenan as Braun chases.
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