**Backstory**
In the year 2008, there was one major rivalry, HBK vs. Chris Jericho. It all started at Backlash when HBK faked a Knee Injury. Jericho was unhappy that fans idolized a man who would such a thing.
Next, at Judgment Day, Jericho was defeated by HBK in a fantastic match. At the next Pay-Per-View, One Night Stand, HBK was defeated at the hands of Batista in a Stretcher Match, in which Jericho interfered.
At the Highlight Reel, the next week, Jericho smashed HBK through a Television Screen giving Michaels a Detached Retina. At the Great American Bash a match between Michaels and Jericho was scheduled, in which Jericho attacked HBK’s eye causing the ref to stop the match and award Jericho the winner.
A month later, at Summerslam, HBK announced his departure from WWE, during which Jericho came to the ring in an attempt to punch HBK. Unfortunately Jericho connected with HBK’s wife which further angered the Heart Break Kid.
HBK eventually denounced his retirement plan and decided to face Jericho in an Unsanctioned Match at Unforgiven. During the match, Michaels beat Jericho with a Leather Strap Rapped around his fist, so badly that the ref stopped the match and it was awarded to HBK. But, during the same night, World Champion CM Punk was attacked by Randy Orton in a brutal fashion , causing him to pull out of his match.
General Manager Mike Adamle replaced Punk with Jericho who would later go on to win the Championship. HBK, still angry with Jericho, was announced to face him for the Title at No Mercy…. In a Ladder Match! Y2J won the match when HBK brutalized him so much but before going up the ladder and winning the title he decided to leave and allow Y2J win the match, tonight is the explanation……
**Backstory**
**Promo**
Suddenly JR and Cole are abruptly stopped as “Break Down the Walls†blasts through the speakers as an eruption of boos thrives through the crowd. Y2J walks out on to the entrance ramp followed by Lance Cade. Jericho drapes his World Championship over his shoulder as he ambles towards the ring. Cade jumps up onto the apron while Jericho begins to climb the Steel Steps. They both get into the ring at the same time, and Y2J grabs a Mic.
Jericho: So, last night Shawn Michaels embarrassed me?
Pop
Jericho: Shut the hell up! Shawn Michaels is washed up and you know it. What happened at No Mercy was a mistake, a stupid mistake and let me guarantee that it will not happen again. I am Y2J, I am the Saviour of WWE, I am Lion Heart, I am Chris Jericho! And this…. This is how you repay me? You make me sick!
Heat
Jericho: Look at me, I am the World Heavyweight Champion. And no matter what Shawn Michaels did to me I deserve respect! And I am here to show you that I am still the best in this business.
Heat
Jericho: Which Is why tonight I am offering an open challenge to any one in the back, any amount of people in the back, to come and face me tonight in a match for MY gold.
There is heat for a while until “Sexy Boy†hits as the fans pop loudly in excitement. HBK poses to the crowd before getting in the ring to face Jericho and Cade.
Jericho: Shawn what the hell are you….
HBK: Chris, why don’t you just shut the hell up!
Pop.
HBK: Now, I for one am fed up of you running your mouth around here. Jericho, face it, you got laid out by what you call, “A Washed Up†Superstar. You also got laid out by the same “Washed Up†superstar at Unforgiven. And not to mention two weeks ago on Raw! So if you could so kindly just shut your mouth.
Pop.
HBK: Now Chris, you talk about how you are the best around here but to be honest, I think you are past it. So that maybe true for me too but the difference between us is that you are stealing the spot light from every young, rising and talented superstar and I am truly unhappy about it.
Pop.
HBK: Which is why I am looking to finally finish you off…
Jericho: But that is the thing that is confusing me Shawn, you had the chance to take this title off me. Why didn’t you?
HBK: You really want to know? Well, I don’t need it. I have had enough gold in my time, at No Mercy my goal was to mainly destroy you, and crush you. Which brings me to the main reason I am out here. You do not deserve that title, and I am going all out to get it from around your waist!
Pop.
HBK: But like I said, I don’t want it. Which is why I have an answer to your open challenge. Come on out guys.
Suddenly the whole Raw Roster come from the back.
HBK: You will be facing every single man, good luck Chris, you are going to need it!
Shawn drops the Microphone and walks to the back as the superstars begin a “HBK!†chant. Jericho runs his hands through his hair as he and Cade have miscommunications.
**Promo**