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WWE 2K Story – Chapter Six, Part Three: Not My King
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No Mercy
Kurt Angle’s music hits to start the show, as the ring commentators are still stunned the Olympic hero has returned. Angle starts by saying he is very humble to have been chosen to be the representative from the WWE Board of Directors, and that he’s going to make everyone proud. Angle says that because of his wrestling resume, and GM experience in the past, the WWE Board of Directors felt he was the right choice to come back and counter some of Vince’s impulsive decisions. Vince immediately comes out on stage and welcomes Kurt Angle back. Vince asks Kurt where his gold medals are, Angle answering they’re at home and he’s not here to talk about his past accomplishments.
Kurt tells Vince he is here to guide WWE back to a normal life, and that he will have the same authority Vince has. To prove it, he tells Vince that he asked production to rig up a steel cage. Vince asks why, looking up and seeing there is a cage hanging above the ring. Kurt reveals that the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champions asked for their match tonight to be inside a steel cage. Angle says that will help keep outside interference from occurring by Rikishi or the Usos. Vince, clearly unhappy, welcomes back Kurt sarcastically and says the WWE is much more dangerous now than when he left. He tells Kurt to be careful and wishes him luck. Vince leaves as Angle looks back suspiciously.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Cruiserweight Championship
(C) Johnny Gargano vs. Hideo Itami
Objective: Win with Hideo Itami
Itami is about to hit Gargano with a chair, but Ciampa’s music hits. Tommaso, holding the WWE Light Heavyweight Championship, comes to the ring. He tells Itami to wait and grabs a microphone. Ciampa says he has waited too many weeks for this moment. He reveals Vince gave him the Light Heavyweight Championship upon his return if he took out Gargano. Itami hands Ciampa the chair, as Ciampa looks ready to unleash rage on Gargano.
Instead, Ciampa drills Itami with the chair! He drills Itami repeatedly like a madman. Ciampa says he’s had time to think about what got him in the hospital. Ciampa says he betrayed his brother and sold his soul to Triple H. All he got for it was a beating that he’ll remember and an expensive hospital bill. Ciampa tells Gargano he is using his second chance in the WWE to make things right. Gargano, stumbling to his feet, is unsure what to think. Ciampa hugs Gargano and tells him that he’s sorry. Stephanie comes out on stage and asks who Ciampa thinks he is? She tells Ciampa to give back the championship her father let him have. Ciampa says if the McMahons want it, they can come and get it. Ciampa raises Gargano’s hand in the ring, as Gargano is still unsure of what to think of Ciampa’s turn.
Go to ‘My WWE’ under ‘title management.’ Put the Light Heavyweight Championship on to Tommaso Ciampa.
A Corporate Kane
Kane is walking backstage without his mask, as he is stopped by Bigelow & DDP ’92’. They tease Kane that he’s not the monster he claims without his mask, but Kane asks if they want to find out? Bigelow tells Kane to chill because unlike him they have a championship match tonight. Bigelow & DDP leave as WWE United States Champion Randy Orton approaches. He asks Kane if he’s seen Charlotte, which Kane says he has not. Kane says it’s possible she won’t make it back tonight, but Orton has faith. Randy tells Kane he has to get ready for his match, and mentions to Kane he looks much more professional without his mask. Almost, a corporate look.
TRIPLE THREAT EXTREME RULES MATCH – WWE Raw Women’s Championship
(C) Asuka vs. Ivory vs. Jacqueline
Objective: Win with Asuka
Stephanie McMahon comes out to congratulate Asuka, admitting that beating both of those women at the same time is impressive. Stephanie hates to do this, but she says Asuka has given her no choice but to call in bigger guns. Trish Stratus‘ music hits as the blonde beauty hits the stage to a huge reaction. Trish heads to the ring to confront Asuka. Asuka gets in Trish’s face, but she is attacked from behind by Ivory & Jacqueline. They hold Asuka up as Trish nails a Chick Kick onto the champion. Stephanie introduces Asuka to her new opponent, Trish Stratus!
8-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The Wyatt Family vs. Sanity
Objective: Win with The Wyatt Family
After the match, the Wyatt’s disappear and Eric Young grabs the microphone. He says the Wyatt’s were right, and there is a weak link on the team. NXT Women’s Champion Nikki Cross comes out during Young’s speech and low blows Sawyer Fulton as Sanity beats the hell out of him. WWE Hardcore Champion Killian Dain carries Fulton to the back, as Sanity follows with Young rambling about Sawyer being their sacrifice.
WWE officials are talking in the parking lot. Suddenly, a Buick bursts into flames and goes flying into the air. The officials run scared as Charlotte emerges when the smoke clears. She walks by as Ric Flair ’88 is behind her!
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH – WWE United States Championship
(C) Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
Objective: Win with Sami Zayn by pinning Kevin Owens
Zayn wins the United States Championship, which Owens is not too happy about. Owens is upset and storms out of the ring, leaving Sami to celebrate on his own. Sami turns around as Orton hits a massive RKO, as Owens continues to walk up the entrance ramp without turning around.
Kane is walking backstage as he spots Vince down the hallway. The two walk close to one another as they converse. Vince tells Kane he thought Bray finished him off, but it’s just another thing the Wyatt’s couldn’t do that he asked. Kane tells Vince that he was foolish for using Triple H as a cover for his own actions. Kane holds Vince responsible for Undertaker’s disappearance, and the fact he holds his brother’s urn. Vince tells Kane that he should be working with him instead of against him and that Vince was always more family to Kane than Undertaker ever was. Vince says Kane’s father Paul Bearer would be disappointed in them. Kane has heard enough and grabs Vince by the throat, but he is ambushed by a squealing Mankind. Vince tells Kane to enjoy his impromptu match with Mankind.
BACKSTAGE BRAWL
Kane (corporate) vs. Mankind
Objective: Win with Mankind
Vince crouches down to Kane and says he isn’t so scary without his mask. Kane grabs Vince’s throat again but this time a large boot drills Kane, knocking him out cold. The camera pans up to WWE Champion Andre the Giant, who’s back. Vince says Andre looks good, as Andre walks off with Heenan by his side.
STEEL CAGE TAG TEAM MATCH – WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship
(C) AJ Styles & Samoa Joe vs. Bam Bam Bigelow & DDP ’92
Objective: Win with Styles & Joe
Stephanie is watching the television and becomes enraged Styles & Joe won. She throws the remote, breaking it against the wall. She says they’ve held those belts for too long and they need to collect now. Stephanie storms out of her office and down the hallway. She stops, thinks, then says to herself that perhaps its time to do what Natalya has been asking for. She goes back into her office and closes the door, as a beam of light is seen under the door.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship
(C) Natalya (with Jim Neidhart) vs. Charlotte (with Ric Flair ’88)
Objective: Win with Natalya by submission
Neidhart and Ric go at it during the match. After a few close calls, Bret Hart‘s music hits! Suddenly, Bret & British Bulldog come out on stage! Natalya is a bit distracted, but Charlotte is full blown confused. The referee is also distracted, so Natalya uses the opportunity to rake Charlotte’s eyes and put her in the Sharpshooter. Charlotte taps. Natalya rolls out of the ring and goes to celebrate with her family outside.
A Hart Family Reunion
Stephanie comes out on stage and tells Charlotte that she was smart and brave for finding her father for help, but it was pointless. Stephanie says she brought back the Hart Family and that she’ll be using them to not only keep the Smackdown Women’s Championship off of Charlotte but to also take the Smackdown Tag Team Championship off of AJ Styles & Samoa Joe. She walks off proud as Charlotte is heartbroken in the ring with her father.
Vince walks into the locker room and tells WWE Universal Champion Jinder Mahal that he has banned Dean Ambrose from ringside, and expects a victory. He also mentions Seth Rollins won’t be an issue either. Mahal looks at Diesel, as Diesel tells Vince that the Modern Day Maharaja is not to be disturbed. Vince asks Diesel if he works for Mahal now? Mahal tells Vince that Diesel is his bodyguard and does what he says in order to protect the championship. Jinder tells Diesel they must leave now, as they almost ignore Vince and leave. Vince seems a bit worried about Jinder now, who continues twitching while walking out with Diesel.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Universal Championship
(C) Jinder Mahal (with Diesel) vs. Roman Reigns
Objective: Win with Jinder Mahal
Diesel helps Mahal retain his belt. An angry Roman Superman Punches Diesel after the match, but Mahal is able to escape. Dean Ambrose runs down the ramp and tosses Mahal into the ring where Roman is waiting. Mahal begs Roman not to attack, but WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar show up out of nowhere and destroy Roman Reigns. Ambrose gets back into the ring, but he is attacked by Mahal. The Bar and Mahal destroy Ambrose & Reigns, as the Shield fell for the trap. Mahal directs Sheamus and Cesaro to pick up Roman Reigns, as he hits a nasty kick onto Roman. Jinder helps Diesel up before the four leave.
Who’s Plan Was It?
Vince enters the office as Stephanie says that was a brilliant idea to set the Shield up. Vince doesn’t know what Stephanie is talking about, as she explains to Vince what The Bar, Diesel and Mahal just did to them. He claims he had no idea about that, but is happy he’s not the only one who can come up with a plan around here. Stephanie is insulted, saying she has great plans like bringing the Hart Family back to help them.
Vince says that was a bad idea because Bret hates Vince for screwing him out of a championship in Montreal. Stephanie says regardless, she is not happy that Mahal made his own plans without consulting them. Vince tells Stephanie it’s not a big deal and that if Jinder gets out of line they will have to simply put him back in his place. Vince reiterates to his daughter that the plan has not changed. He walks away as Stephanie looks on in displeasure.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Championship
(C) Andre the Giant (with Bobby Heenan) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Objective: Win with Andre the Giant
After the match, the lights go out and turn back on. The Wyatt Family is standing on the stage. Strowman has the Money in the Bank Briefcase in his hand. Bray claims that the devil never believed in him, so now Bray wants the devil to suffer the same pain that Wyatt feels. Bray tells Andre that very soon he will take what the devil loves the most, and that’s the WWE Championship. Wyatt laughs and grabs the briefcase from Strowman, but Strowman doesn’t let go.
Bray gives Braun a strong look, but Braun doesn’t budge. Bray laughs and tells Andre to enjoy his championship while he has it because it will soon become the property of the Wyatt Family. Wyatt orders Harper, Rowan & Strowman to pick Austin up and take him with them. Bray tells Andre he can live the rest of his weeks looking over a shoulder, or he could always… RUN! The lights go out and turn back on as a sheep mask is lying by Andre’s feet while the Wyatts and Austin are gone.
In the parking lot, firemen extinguish the fire that Charlotte created earlier. They leave but a small flame is seen in the distance. It suddenly expands as a hand with a purple glove on it reaches through!
Monday Night Raw
The lights go out and turn back on as the entire Wyatt Family is in the ring. Bray says that Vince McMahon is no longer his king. He feels that Vince betrayed Wyatt’s trust by not only bringing in Sanity but then refusing to send them through Undertaker’s Urn as Vince promised. Bray says it won’t matter when his monster Braun Strowman takes the WWE Championship away from the McMahons. Vince immediately interrupts, apologizing to Bray Wyatt for any disrespect he showed his family. Vince says it wasn’t intentional and that he was just looking for more help. He admits to Bray that he sent Sanity back to NXT for their failures, including stripping the WWE Hardcore Championship off of Killian Dain and sending one of their members through the urn as a ‘sacrifice’.
Bray laughs and tells Vince that he accepts his apology and that he is happy they are back to seeing eye-to-eye. Vince says that as a sign of trust between the two, he asks that Bray hand over the Money in the Bank Briefcase. Bray agrees and tries to take the case from Strowman, but he refuses. Bray demands the case from Strowman, reminding him who is in charge. A loud ‘No!’ chant fires up around the arena, as Braun doesn’t give it up. Harper and Rowan corner Braun, as Bray says he won’t ask again. Braun screams BRAUUUUNN! before drilling Harper and Rowan with the case! The lights go out and turn back on as Bray is gone but everyone else is still there. Braun looks at Vince and begins to make his way towards him, as Vince scurries off stage.
NORMAL MATCH
Trish Stratus vs Bayley
Objective: Win with Trish Stratus
Trish gets on the microphone and explains her situation. She says Stephanie McMahon offered her a Legends Contract under the condition she beat Asuka for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship. Trish says she was the best ever in this ring, and that Asuka better do her homework. She understands how good Asuka is, and so will have both Ivory and Jacqueline by her side at Clash of Champions – where Trish will have her Raw Women’s Championship match in two weeks. Trish says that you can love her or hate her, but she’s back and determined to prove how good she still is. Stratus drops the microphone and leaves the ring confidently.
Renee Young is interviewing Raw Women’s Champion Askua backstage, asking for her thoughts on Trish’s return? Asuka says no one is ready for her, and Stephanie McMahon will never take the belt off of her again. Asuka tells Stephanie no woman in history can dethrone her twice, and that she will regret going to war with Asuka!
Two For One Deal
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Hideo Itami enters Vince’s office, as Vince reveals Gargano is using his Cruiserweight Championship rematch on Smackdown Live! Vince tells Itami that he has been an impressive warrior thus far and that if he defends his belt with success then Vince will give him another opportunity to win a second championship. Hideo says he can win all the belts for Vince. Vince says he only needs Itami to focus on Gargano, then they’ll worry about other belts to win.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Universal Champion Jinder Mahal (with Diesel) vs. Finn Balor
Objective: Win with Jinder Mahal
WWE Undisputed Champion The Miz comes down to the ring and surrounds it with his entourage. They are getting ready to attack Finn like last week, but Kurt Angle’s music hits. Angle comes out and tells Miz that he isn’t a fan of these attacks onto Finn Balor. Kurt says that while he’s in charge, his wrestlers fight fairly and respectfully. Angle realizes he can’t control everyone but says he has power himself. Angle puts Balor in a match vs Miz for Smackdown Live, and if Finn wins then he gets a title shot at Miz’s Undisputed Championship. Miz is outraged as Angle says it’s true, its damn true!
Backstage, Orton is upset with himself for losing the WWE United States Championship as United States Champion Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens approach. They both make fun of Orton for losing, as Owens admits he’s not upset Sami pinned him for the belt. Owens admits he was a bit shocked, but says he would’ve done the same thing so he can’t blame his best friend Sami Zayn for doing it.
Owens says its just good to see the belt off of a loser like Orton and onto a deserving superstar like Sami. Orton tells them to not get comfortable as U.S. Champion because he’s using his rematch clause for Smackdown Live! Orton walks off as Owens & Zayn look at him disgusted.
Go to ‘my WWE’ and go to ‘edit teams’. Create ‘The Hart Foundation’ as a new team. Add Bret Hart ’97, British Bulldog, Jim Neidhart, Tyson Kidd & Natalya. Change the tag entrance to ‘generic tag 1’ for motion, ‘bret hart ’97’ for music/movie and ‘natalya’ for everything else. Change trio entrance to ‘generic trio 1’ for motion, ‘bret hart ’97’ for music/movie and ‘natalya’ for everything else.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH
WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano vs. The Hart Foundation (British Bulldog & Jim Neidhart with Bret Hart)
Objective: Win with The Hart Foundation
The Hart’s leave the ring as WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Natalya comes out with her husband Tyson Kidd. She brags about beating Charlotte once again at No Mercy, saying she doesn’t deserve any more chances. Natalya says there is someone who deserves a championship match, her husband! Kidd hits the ring and begins beating down Ciampa, saying he will take his championship at Clash of Champions.
Kidd calls Ciampa ungrateful, as Bret has him in the Sharpshooter. Charlotte Flair’s music hits as she enters the stage beating the hell out of Natalya, which causes the Hart Family to leave the ring to help Natalya. Gargano tends to his fallen friend in the ring as the Hart Family breaks up the fight between the ladies on stage.
WWE Champion Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan enter Vince’s office. Bobby is not happy that Vince lost control of the Wyatt Family. Vince says that most of the Wyatt’s are on the same page as himself, but Braun Strowman is the minority. Andre tells Vince that he is the only giant in WWE and that Strowman will pay dearly if he cashes in on him. WWE Universal Champion Jinder Mahal enters with Diesel, saying he too is concerned about Strowman possibly cashing in on him. Jinder requires more protection, which Vince tells Mahal to continue handling himself.
NORMAL MATCH
Dean Ambrose vs WWE Intercontinental Champion Bobby Roode
Objective: Win with Bobby Roode
Bobby grabs a chair after the match and is getting ready to hit Ambrose with it. Roman Reigns’ music hits as he comes to the ring. Roode leaves the ring nonchalantly, as Roman enters to check on Ambrose. Universal Champion Jinder Mahal comes onto the stage, bragging about his win over Roman Reigns. Mahal tells Roman that he better forget about ever winning back the championship because the era of the Modern Day Maharaja has officially begun.
Mahal, twitching, admits he has felt like a new man since absorbing some of the electricity the championship generates. He claims he will have more in time. Mahal says that he requires more protection for himself and his championship belt, claiming Roman Reigns is the biggest current threat to his gold. WWE Raw Tag Team Champion The Bar suddenly attack Roman in the ring, along with attacking Ambrose. Mahal laughs on stage, introducing his newest security team of Sheamus & Cesaro.
Stephanie enters Kurt Angle’s office backstage, asking Kurt to leave now. Kurt laughs and says he doesn’t do anything Stephanie asks for like he used to. He sees right through the McMahons. Stephanie says it was a long shot, but tells Kurt that things are different now and quite possibly more dangerous than ever. Kurt doesn’t care, saying he just is happy to be back despite it being against the McMahons.
Stephanie asks Kurt where his gold medals are, which Kurt repeats at home but doesn’t understand why Stephanie and Vince keep asking him about it. Stephanie says it’s not a big deal, but warns Kurt that the last two people the WWE Board of Directors sent are no longer here (Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon) before she leaves. Kurt looks a bit worried.
NORMAL MATCH
Roman Reigns vs. WWE Champion Andre the Giant (with Bobby Heenan)
Objective: Win with Andre the Giant
Backstage, Charlotte finds Kane and gives him his mask and glove back. She thanks Kane for his help, as Kane asks if she found Undertaker? She says she tried looking for him but couldn’t find him anywhere, leaving a message that she hoped he might find. Kane thanks Charlotte for trying, and says they may have to win this fight without his brother. Kane walks in one direction as Charlotte walks in another. The lights begin to flicker as a shadow is seen on the wall, that resembles an old school Undertaker.
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