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WWE 2K Story – Chapter Nine, Finale: Return of Thy King
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Smackdown Live
Stephanie McMahon starts the show in the ring. She announces that WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Bayley will have six other competitors to face this Sunday. Stephanie says she has gone ahead and scheduled Alexa Bliss, Natalya, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax & WWE Divas Champion Paige to partake which leaves one final spot. Stephanie says she has made a match between Maryse and Trish Stratus for the final spot, curious to see which woman is worthy after failures.
Shane McMahon comes out on stage and says he has a better idea since everyone Stephanie named is clearly working for her. Shane says he will also add Naomi, Becky Lynch, Mickie James, Dana Brooke, Nikki Bella and an NXT talent he brought up this morning to make it an 8-Woman Battle Royal for the final spot. Stephanie is not happy, as Shane says that match may as well be next!
8-WOMAN BATTLE ROYAL
Naomi vs. Becky Lynch vs. Maryse vs. Dana Brooke vs. Nikki Bella vs. Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James vs. Ruby Riot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Cmb5KS2yQ
Objective: Win with Ruby Riot
WWE Cruiserweight Champion TJP is with Brain Kendrick backstage. TJP talks about how he has become a poster boy for the 205 division in such a short amount of time. TJP thanks his good looks and great in-ring talent but Kendrick believes he should also receive thanks. Neville comes in and actually congratulates TJP on his victory.
Neville says as King of the Cruiserweights he should come in here and beat respect into both of them. He says he won’t do that though because he has bigger fish to fry. Neville tells TJP to enjoy the 205 division, and that perhaps they will meet again down the road. Neville leaves as TJP and Brian Kendrick look at each other surprised but relieved Neville wasn’t there to fight.
Booker T walks into the arena and looks around. He signals at someone to come inside. It’s Goldust. The two sneak around backstage as Booker says they need to find Shane’s office. Goldust reveals that he contacted the holder of the 20th championship belt to let him know it was safe to bring it by. Booker thanks Goldust and asks when the belt holder will arrive? Goldust says Sunday at Roadblock.
NORMAL MATCH
Razor Ramon vs. Tommaso Ciampa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeEQJfKcvbU
Objective: Win with Razor Ramon
After the match, Crews’ music hits as Ramon stares at the stage, but no one comes out. Crews ambushes Ramon from behind with a trash can full of weapons. Apollo drills Ramon with a kendo stick and a chair, before using the trash can. Ramon is busted open, bleeding everywhere. Crews says that on Sunday they will fight in a First Blood Match! The arena fires up in a loud ‘Yes!’ chant as medics check on Ramon. Crews goes back to hammer away at Ramon as officials try to get Apollo off of Ramon. Michael Cole comments that this is the most vicious they have ever seen Apollo Crews before.
Backstage, WWE Undisputed Champion The Miz talks about how he will win on Sunday because Axel is in his corner. Axel doesn’t respond as Miz tells Curtis to remember who brought him into the WWE. Miz says it wasn’t Axel’s pathetic father, rather himself. Axel goes to speak but Miz slaps him and says the less Axel thinks, the better. Miz’s music hits as he leaves. Curtis looks towards Miz as Rick Rude approaches Axel.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Undisputed Champion The Miz vs. WWE Raw Tag Team Champion Finn Balor (with Samoa Joe)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fhQyd-QDsY
Objective: Win with Finn Balor
Miz calls Axel to the ring after the match, upset he wasn’t there. Axel comes out resulting in The Miz slapping him again. Curtis snaps and drills The Miz. Axel stomps onto Miz multiple times then finally leaves the ring. As he walks up the ramp, Mr. Perfect and Rick Rude show up on stage. Perfect extends his arms towards Curtis, but Curtis walks right by his father frustrated. Rude is not happy, but Perfect tells him to chill out as it’s not a big deal.
Shane is in his office when Mankind barges in, wanting a match against WWE Champion Kevin Owens. Shane says he can have Kevin Owens tonight and if he wins, he can have Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship at Roadblock. Mankind squeals in glee as he leaves Shane’s office.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE United Kingdom Champion Drew McIntyre (with WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion The Bar) vs. R-Truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQXn85L6hU
Objective: Win with Drew McIntyre
Booker enters Shane’s office without Goldust. Booker tells Shane that the holder of the 20th championship belt will be here on Sunday. Shane thanks Booker for all his help, but Booker wants to see this through because of his friendship with Goldust. Booker offers to protect Goldust until Sunday for when the title holder arrives. Shane believes it’s a good idea because his sister and brother-in-law will be waiting or at the very least have someone else waiting. Shane tells Booker to stay with Goldust through Sunday, and once again thanks him for his loyalty. Booker says no thanks needed, as they go all the way back to when WCW invaded WWE.
NORMAL MATCH
WWE Champion Kevin Owens vs. Mankind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ptUwPwg9Q
Objective: Win with Mankind
Sami Zayn tries to attack after the match, but WWE United States Champion Kurt Angle attacks him on the entrance ramp before Sami can get involved. Mankind celebrates in the ring, as WWE Hardcore Champion Apollo Crews comes down to celebrate with him.
Triple H and Stephanie are watching in the backstage office, not happy. A knock is heard at the door. It opens as Batista is there! Batista throws a dehydrated and almost dead looking Randy Orton into the office. Batista says ‘I found him for you.’
Roadblock: End of the Line
The ring commentators welcome everyone into Roadblock: End of the Line. Fireworks go off as the crowd cheers in anticipation.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Intercontinental Championship
(C) Bobby Roode vs. Dean Ambrose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBtH4CPMLw
Objective: Win with Dean Ambrose
WWE United States Champion Kurt Angle is backstage warming up as Shane approaches. Shane says he thinks he knows where Kane & Undertaker are, and asks Kurt if he is good? Kurt says he is damn ready and tells Shane to find Kane & Undertaker with Roman to bring Cena back. Shane leaves.
Batista approaches Kurt and says it feels good to be back. Batista says magic in movies is nothing compared to the magic in WWE these days, claiming it’s all anyone in Hollywood is talking about. Angle asks Batista if there is a reason he is there as Batista says despite how much money Hollywood has paid him, it never hurts to make some more cash. Batista tells Kurt he’ll be seeing him around, confirming he has returned to stay.
NORMAL TAG TEAM MATCH – WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
(C) Finn Balor & Samoa Joe vs. Mr. Perfect & Rick Rude (with Curtis Axel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-UoXGT-7UI
Objective: Win with Perfect & Rude
Curtis Axel helps his father and friend win the Raw Tag Team Championship. Axel gets his dad and Rick Rude out of the ring and up the ramp before Balor & Joe can retaliate for Axel’s wrongdoings.
Shane & Roman are walking around when the lights go off. They turn back on as Undertaker ’98 & Kane ’98 are there. Shane says he’s been looking for them, and that they need Kane’s mask and glove to bring Cena back. Undertaker says it’s too risky right now, but Reigns argues that if they don’t bring John back then Triple H and his army will be tough to beat. Kane says he will shoot off some fireballs for them.
6-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The New Day vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVAieF6SlTo
Objective: Win with The New Day
Albert is hyping Sycho Sid up in his locker room. He says they can defeat Braun Strowman, but Sid looks like he is unconvinced and frightened. Albert tells Sid to not worry because they are both big enough together to stop the Monster Among Men. Andre the Giant and Paul Heyman walk in, as Heyman has a suggestion to make.
FIRST BLOOD MATCH – WWE Hardcore Championship
(C) Apollo Crews vs. Razor Ramon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYrNiZ-tbc
Objective: Win with Apollo Crews
An arena door opens and in walks Ted Dibiase! He has his usual briefcase with him. He walks in cautiously as Goldust greets him, but scares him senseless. Goldust apologizes, saying it’s a bad habit he’s working on. DiBiase asks Goldust if he is sure it’s safe? Goldust says his best friend Booker T has a place for them to hide. Goldust tells Ted to follow him, which he does.
8-WOMAN ELIMINATION MATCH – WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship
(C) Bayley vs. Paige vs. Nia Jax vs. Ruby Riot vs. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Carmella vs. Sasha Banks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC2nkw5b5Qk
Objective: Win with Bayley
Randy Orton walks into Triple H & Stephanie’s office, saying he feels much better. Triple H told Orton he needed to pick his partners wisely because The Shield is dangerous. Orton says now that Batista is back, Evolution can rid The Shield. Triple H reveals he is more worried about the trio that holds WWE power, The New Day. Orton says he is on it and leaves promptly with Batista.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Undisputed Championship
(C) The Miz (with Maryse) vs. Seth Rollins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJPRv6iSyG8
Objective: Win with Seth Rollins
Rollins is interviewed after the match by Renee Young. Seth says he proved he is better than The Miz and that the Miz couldn’t get the job done. Rollins is suddenly hit with a Sweet Chin Music by Shawn Michaels ’97! WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose runs down to check on Seth as Michaels leaves the ring and heads back through the audience.
A Million Dollar Prize
Goldust enters a dark room with Ted DiBiase. Booker T pops out scaring DiBiase. Booker apologizes. He asks to see the ‘goods’. DiBiase opens the briefcase to reveal the Million Dollar Championship! Booker reaches for it but Ted closes the case shut quickly, telling Booker not to touch it unless he wants to know what getting struck by lightning feels like. Goldust claims it’s ‘beautiful’. Booker asks Goldust if this is the belt everyone is looking for? Goldust says it is, but no one knows it. Goldust admits he told Cena and Triple H the wrong information, so nobody else knows. He is suddenly attacked by Booker T! Booker stomps down Goldust and grabs Ted by the throat. Booker tells Ted to pick up the case and follow him, ‘sucka!’
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Raw Women’s Championship
(C) Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR6xW60tSEg
Objective: Win with Asuka
The two shake hands after their match. There is some tension, with one expecting to attack the other but nothing happens as Charlotte actually raises Asuka’s hand in the air. Michael Cole comments that the friendly competition between two future hall of famers is a nice relief from the chaos we’ve been seeing this year.
TRIPLE THREAT TABLES MATCH – WWE United States Championship
(C) Kurt Angle ’06 vs. Sami Zayn vs. Rick Martel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkiw-KEey1o
Objective: Win with Kurt Angle
The New Day is in catering, drinking milk and celebrating their win. They are quickly ambushed by both Randy Orton and Batista! They beat the crap out of the New Day and put them through the catering tables with RKO’s and Powerbombs. Batista and Orton take New Day’s Unicorn Horns as Orton mutters that they don’t deserve this power. Orton uses the lasers to shoot down the ceiling tiles that land on top of The New Day!
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Championship
(C) Kevin Owens vs. Mankind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpHFYRge8M
Objective: Win with Kevin Owens
Kane is shooting fireballs backstage, as he thinks the plan won’t work. Roman and Shane insist it must work. Kane claims he is just causing fires at his point, revealing almost half the parking lot cars are engulfed in flames. The Big Red Machine believes they should go somewhere else so at least nobody’s car gets ruined.
Suddenly, Cena is launched through one of the fireballs, but he’s alone. They ask John if he was able to get help? John says there is a massive brawl going on in the past. Kane says they need to get to Papa Shango’s Top Hat or Undertaker’s Urn, which Stephanie and Triple H have. The five head towards their office.
NORMAL MATCH – WWE Universal Championship
(C) Braun Strowman vs. Sycho Sid (with Albert, Andre the Giant & Paul Heyman)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HI7qlN5f4o
Objective: Win with Braun Strowman
Heyman, Albert, and Andre try to help Braun lose his match but are unsuccessful as Braun is too powerful.
Everyone Has A Price For The Million Dollar Man
Stephanie and Triple H are watching backstage as Booker T comes in, throwing DiBiase to the ground. Booker tells Ted to give them the belt, which he does. Triple H thanks Booker and hands him a large wad of money. Booker claims that money over friendship is how he became a Hall of Famer, and nothing has changed.
Just then Kane ’98, Undertaker ’98, Cena, Shane and Roman enter the office and are there for Shango’s Top Hat or Undertaker’s Urn. Stephanie hides the briefcase they just got from Ted, as Triple H realizes he is outnumbered and forced to give them an item. John tells Triple H that he is going to bring his army in to fight Triple H’s. Triple H laughs and says that’s fine because his puzzle is almost complete.
John notices DiBiase in the office with Booker and asks where Goldust is? Triple H simply reveals he has all the belts now and that Goldust is expendable. Shane asks Booker T what he did, as Booker simply states he made money and leaves the office. Triple H tells them they have to be quicker to stay ahead of ‘The Game’. Triple H and Stephanie leave with the 20th and final championship needed, tossing Cena Papa Shango’s Top Hat confidently.
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