A disclaimer appears on the screen with the written text “This video was filmed just a few days after the November fifth edition of Monday Night NXT. The thoughts of the speaker may have changed since the filming of this video.” As that text fades away, the video appears. You can plainly see Rhino in casual clothing sitting on a motorcycle. He looks dead straight into the camera with a serious look on his face.
Rhino:
So, a steel cage with barbed wire around it, always have to outdo even your own self hey Sting? I’ll admit, I’m a little impressed with the courage you have in making the match. Now you can’t hide on the outside of the ring and then suddenly get the jump on me. It’s just you and me in there Sting, and if you think your stupid little mind games are going to keep me from entering that cage. Well you’re dead wrong. You can continuously tell me how stupid I am and such because I anger easily. You can tell me how you’re not who I think you are. I don’t care, those are just words. Words don’t define who a man is, his actions do. I’ve been called a coward; I’ve been called an asshole. Hell, I’ve been called every word in the damn book of evil! Fact of the matter is, I’m not any of those. I can kind of understand where some people would get the bright idea that I am some kind of coward. But who’s the real coward here? You banned my damn Gore from my match against McGillicuty, and what do you do? You sneak up on me and crack my skull with a bat! As a man who was in power, you really weren’t allowed to do that. My manager will make sure you pay for that.
But let’s talk business here for a moment shall we? You and I have never seen eye to eye since we met. The instant I stepped foot into a UWF arena, you hated me. You hated me because you knew I could be something bigger than you in this company. You hated the idea of me possibly rising to the top while poor you was stuck at the bottom. The very thought killed you inside! All you’ve ever seen me as is a dumb animal with an attitude problem. When I made my intentions clear to all the guys in the back, you took it as a personal insult. How dare anybody but you be at the top right? So now you and I are in what is being called the most epic feud of all time. At least that’s what those internet kids are saying. They love it when I come charging out from the back, rage in my eyes. They know I’m here to play. They know I have the no bullshit attitude! They all know I’m one of the few rising stars on this brand, and the only thing blocking my way to greatness is you!
It all started at Vengeance really. I staked my claim to the nXtreme Championship. You just so happened to be in the way of my Gore. And here we are, but that’s not the whole story now is it? No, I believe it was two weeks after that you viciously attacked me, with a bat no less. I think that’s what really started this whole thing. The whole while the one thing we really wanted was that belt. We tore each apart for a shot at that thing! But when you made it a cage match at King of the Ring, you made your intentions clear. That cage match wasn’t to frighten Truth, it was meant to intimidate me. It didn’t work though; I went into that cage with an almost cheery feeling. I knew I’d finally get my shot at you. Mind you that dumb ass Truth got in the way, but that was merely a setback. I knew that if I kept at it, I’d finally get my one on one shot. The final nail in that coffin was when I gave you the power to choose the match type. You couldn’t say no to such a thing. That was just an offer you couldn’t refuse. Finally, you’d be able to rid yourself of Rhino. But the mistake was thinking that adding barbed wire would make me hesitate.
Rhino takes a moment to laugh a little, the guy behind the camera giggles a little bit, but kind of sounds like he’s nervous.
Do you know how many shots I’ve taken from a bat with barbed wire wrapped around it? You have no idea the kind of pain I can endure. You can pretend to think that you’ll be torturing me, but the fact of the matter is, it’ll simply just tickle. You’ve pretty much turned this whole thing into my playground. But I know you’ll blow off everything I have said. I know you’ll just make it seem like I’m a blabbering idiot who’s all talk. You’ll act as if I could never hurt you. You know as well as me that I can inflict a lot of pain. You know that I can cause a lot of damage. It’s only a matter of time until you get to your senses and realize that I am not a man to be taken lightly. You will probably go on again about how I talk about you actually being Steve Borden and crap. You’ll go on and on like some crazy old man, so how about I touch up on that subject you love so much. Let’s talk about you Sting, not talk about how I plan on hurting you. Let’s talk about just you. Let’s see. Oh, yeah you’re an old man. That’s not saying I’m not an aged man, but I’m still in my prime. But you, you just don’t know when to quit. I admire that, but also pity it. You remind me of Ric Flair, the old guy is so bad for money he’ll do whatever it takes. So let me ask you, are you in rough shape for money Steve?
Rhino stops and slaps his forehead with the palm of his hand.
Oh right, you hate it when people call you Steve. I forgot about that. You’re also not a fan of people calling you an old man. Fact of the matter is, you are an old guy. You’re definitely not young. So why torture yourself like this? Why go through all this trouble? What exactly do you have to prove? You’ve done all there is to do. I will say though, this whole thing has entertained me a lot. Here I thought I wasn’t going to have much fun when I signed the contract. I thought all I’d ever do is just rise to the top and just destroy anybody who got in my way. But you actually made this fun. You’ve blocked me at every possible turn. All for the sake of getting revenge on me for hitting you with a Gore. I will admit I’m flattered. Nobody has ever gone to this much trouble to pay me back. Honestly, most people would just beat me in a match and say that was it. But you, you’ve taken this to a whole new level. You’re making me work for it. The mind games have really been the icing on the cake for me really. Having an actor lie in that coffin and talk him. I’m pretty impressed. What? You didn’t think I would find out? Come on, that was clearly an actor or a dummy or something. You aren’t fooling anyone Sting! Least of all me! So once Coach gets all the legal crap for me, you’re ass is gonna be grass. We aren’t going to rest until you’ve paid for all the crap you’ve pulled on me. Remember that going into the match that afterwards you’re going to get slapped with some papers. Did you honestly think Coach was bluffing when we first started here? When he said he would sue Layfield if I didn’t get a match? We had the law on our side that time, and we certainly have it this time with the video proof of you attacking me. So enjoy these last few weeks of freedom. Once it’s all done, you could very well be done.
With that last statement, Rhino put on his helmet, started the motorcycle and drove away.
AND NOW, NXT PRESENTS...
EPISODE NINE: RETURN OF THE ACOLYTE
NXT opens up in the same manner as last week with no pyrotechnics or word from the commentators, only...
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"No Reflection" by Marilyn Manson is that theme, a song that the fans and talent of UWF alike know is associated with the new NXTreme Champion Sting. As it plays, the members of the audience all simultaneously voice their disdain and erupt into boos. After a few minutes pass and the fans continue to boo as the song continues to play, suddenly the lights come on and there stands Sting in the ring with a microphone in hand. "No Reflection" fades out to silence as the NXTreme Champion and Interim General Manager gets ready to address the crowd.
Sting: Ladies and gentlemen, let me cut straight to the chase. The landscape of tonight's show, for several reasons, has changed. The singles contest pitting Johnny Curtis against Sheamus will not be happening because Sheamus has requested, and has been granted, his release from the Ultimate Wrestling Federation. The singles contest pitting Michael McGillicutty against Robert Roode also will not be happening due to the fact that Robert Roode is still injured and therefore cannot compete. Therefore, your winners via forfeit are Johnny Curtis and Michael McGillicutty, respectively.
Speaking of injury, R-Truth and Bully Ray are also unable to compete due to the wear and tear sustained in last week's I Quit match. Normally I would force Ron to compete, but I'm feeling sympathetic, so the tag team match will now be singles competition between Abyss and Rhino.
I will show you mercy this week. Next week, I don't care what your excuse is, you will compete or you will be punished.
"No Reflection" begins to play again as Sting exits the ring and makes his way up the ramp. As the camera is on him leaving, NXT heads to its first commercial of the night.
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COMMERCIAL ONE
Welcome back, King!
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Dark screen... deep breathing... Now outline of some figure... Big figure. Spotlight turns on.. BROCK LESNAR
Brock Lesnar: (deep breathing) Creatures, deamons, monsters... Only fairy tales and crap. Stupid people, losers and weak wrestlers. This is the present! But the future... FUTURE will be sweat! Any single one of you doesn't know what I'm capable of! You can boo me, hate me but you will still remember the name! BROCK LESNAR is strongest and the most dominant force in UWF! And no one like so called "Big red monster" from some horror for 10-year old girl doesn't scare me! If you want to be bully, try to bully me! You're not so tough that you think you are! You are only overrated, unskilled man who wears a mask and tights because he is scared of yourself. Scared of your horrible physique and of your ugly face that looks like a stamped up orange! Kane your times are over!
You made a biggest mistake of your whole career. You were fighting zombies in hell? I was in UFC and men who were standing against me in a cell weren't only a imaginations like your life is! You are not a monster! You are only mad guy who took some bad drugs! You are not a scary even a powerful! Wake up from your dream! If you don't I will wake you up! Prepare for burning alive because I am your Undertaker! Your broken soul who will destroy you, turn you inside out and then bury you under the ground. I AM THE PAST, PRESENT AND THE FUTURE OF THIS BUSSINES. NOT SOME FREAK, SO CALLED LEGEND. I don't need to be called legend by stupid children. I don't get this... Hell gets cheer... The world needs hard lesson and I am the teacher! KANE YOU ARE THE FIRST STUDEN OF MY PRACTISES! Get ready you freak! HERE COMES THE PAIN!
Now Brock punches the camera and starts to laugh very loud...
The camera pans to the ring where Christy Hemme is standing by, ready to do the ring introductions.
DING DING!
Christy Hemme: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...
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A mix reaction from the crowd for CM Punk as he comes out from the back. CM Punk is wearing a hoody and has the hood over his head as he makes his way to the ring
As CM Punk gets into the ring he is handed a microphone and paces around the ring for a bit before going to the center of the ring and taking a seat on the mat
CM Punk: I think question is simple, did I get your attention now?
A mix reaction from crowd doesn't bother CM Punk too much
CM Punk: You see that's the respect I thought I would get. Last week, I made a choice. I made a choice of which show I wanted to be on. I could have either went to Raw, Smackdown, or came back to NXT. I could have gone to Raw, but Raw dialed up on a bunch of has beens and really never were and will never be superstars. You have the Has Been Kid in Shawn Michaels who still believes we're in the 90's. Then you have guys like that so called Rattle Snake, Stone Cold Steve Austin and that other has been Kurt Angle, who are leaving UWF because they finally realized that they were past their prime about ten years ago. Yet they try and steal the spotlight like from someone like me and it just pisses me off. Then you have one of my favorites, John Morrison. The man who never was and will never be. Yeah I could have gone over to Tuesday Night Raw and had to be spoken to by someone I dislike more than I do John Cena and that's the general manager, and the way I like to call him, Elijah Burke. You see Eljiah and I go way back to our independent days, but we also crossed paths when the WWE ruined ECW for what it was. And oh I'm sorry if I am using another company's name on a different promotion, but it shoudn't matter, I have a right to say what I want and when I want. Or I could have gone to Smackdown, but John Cena is over there and I have proven many many times that I am simply better than John Cena.
A mix reaction for the mentioning of John Cena
CM Punk: You know what, those cheers alone for Cena shows the lack of respect you have for me because this is about me and not some other superstar. So people in the back, I want a spotlight on me. Let's go, I don't have all night, I want my spotlight just like I want my ice cream bars I was promised months back.
A spotlight is put onto CM Punk
CM Punk: Much better. Now going on with what I was saying, I could have chosen Smackdown, but again there's Jeff Hardy, who I have beaten the drugs out of on several occasions. Some people may not like what I have to say, but I am being totally honest here. I am not some alcohol abuser or a drug addict. I live a straight edge life style and enjoy doing so. But there are many reasons as to why I decided to come back over to NXT and one of the specific reasons is the talent that this brand has to offer. New faces for CM Punk to go against. New faces for where I can show off my talents as being the Best in the World! A lot of people may not have liked my decision to cost Seth Rollins his match last week, but.....
The crowd boos loudly at CM Punk as Seth Rollins has become an instant favorite
CM Punk: Hey if you all do not like what I have to say then you can turn off the television sets for all I care because right now this is my time and you will not disrespect me! You all have a right to boo me for my actions, but when I am speaking, you will not interrupt me. You will all show me the respect that I deserve. There are those who choose to cheer me, but you are all just like the ones who will boo me. So don't sit there and cheer for me because you are just like the rest of the hypocrites out there. What I did to Seth Rollins wasn't an act to get me known again on the show. I helped Seth Rollins out. Because of me, Seth Rollins is now one of the most talked about guys on this brand and in UWF. The Miz was already a name and I wasn't about to help boost his ego anymore, but instead I attacked Seth Rollins to help get famous. So you're welcome Seth. The same goes for my other two opponents at Survivor Series, R Truth and Zack Ryder. A couple of names that haven't hit the marquee yet, but because of me, they are going to be recognized because I am CM Punk, BEST IN THE WORLD!
CM Punk drops his microphone and gets up to his feet while the lights come back on. CM Punk's music plays while he awaits his tag team partner to come out from the back
AWWWWWWESOME!
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“I Came to Play” by Downstait begins to play as the crowd erupts into boos. While this is going on, the ever-cocky Miz makes his way out onto the stage and leans forward, standing up and extending his arms into the air as he does his trademark pose.
Christy Hemme: From Cleveland, Ohio. Weighing in at two-hundred and twenty pounds, The Miz!
The Miz makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring.
Christy Hemme: And the opponent...
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"Flesh It Out" by Blues Saraceno begins playing as Seth Rollins comes out from behind the curtain in a very ecstatic mood as he waves his hands around in the air. Once he arrives at the center of the stage, he begins to slap it furiously to display his excitement.
Christy Hemme: From Davenport, Iowa. Weighing in at two-hundred and five pounds, Seth Rollins!
Rollins takes off down the ramp and slides into the ring, getting up and ascending the nearest turnbuckle as he poses for the crowd. After a moment of soaking up the energy, Seth hops down and prepares himself for the contest ahead of him.
Christy Hemme: And the partner...
"WHERE ALL MY BROS AT?"
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The crowd ignites as “Radio” by Downstait hits the PA system and the “Long Island Iced Z” Zack Ryder makes his way out from the backstage area. Zack is all smiles after his victory at King of the Ring against Brock Lesnar as he throws up the LI.
Christy Hemme: From The L.I. Weighing in at two-hundred and fourteen pounds. He is the "Long Island Iced Z", Zack Ryder!
Zack makes his way down the ramp, looking out at all of the girls in attendance. He spots one he likes and calls out to her “CALL ME!” He then hops up onto the apron and climbs the turnbuckle and again throws up the LI.
DING DING!
Ryder and Punk started things off, circling the ring and sizing one another up. The two locked up in a test of strength with Punk getting the upper hand as Zack began to walk backwards. Punk stepped on his foot and started to push, bending him backward almost to the mat but luckily Ryder had backed up into his corner and Rollins caught Punk across the face with a hard slap. Punk let go of Ryder's hands and took a swing at Seth but he dropped off the apron and Zack pushed Punk backwards and hit him with a standing dropkick that sent him backward and got him hung up on the ropes. Miz went over and tried to get Punk's arms free, but Ryder came running across the ring and nailed a cross body that sent all three of them to the outside.
Tazz: Yowza! Punk could've got his arms ripped out of their sockets on that one!
Ryder picked up Punk and threw him back into the ring, his head sticking out under the bottom rope as Zack went up top. He came off with a diving double knee drop to the head and face of Punk that left him holding his face in pain and Ryder crashing to the outside. Miz grabbed a hold of Zack's shoulders but got caught with a headbutt to the face and was pushed backwards as Ryder hit him with a spinning wheel kick. Zack ran up the steel steps and got on the top rope again as Punk was back in the ring entirely and to a vertical base but his back was turned as Ryder came off the top and connected with a missile dropkick that brought Punk down to the mat as Ryder hit the mat and rolled towards his corner where he tagged Seth in.
Joey Styles: An impressive tag!
Seth went over to Punk and picked him up, but Punk raked his eyes and caught him in the abdomen with the side of his knee, then hooked his arm and brought him over with a modified hip toss. Seth held his lower back in pain from the impact of the landing as Punk caught him in the ear with a hard knee that brought him to the mat on the side of his face. Punk picked Rollins up off the mat and got him in powerbomb position, even getting him into the air, but Seth reacted quickly with a poke to both eyes and was able to maneuver things into a hurricanrana that launched Punk into the ropes, seemingly in position for a 619. Seth walked over to Punk and hooked his arms around his lower chin, wrenching back and using the ropes for leverage.
Tazz: That's some sickening leverage!
Joey Styles: It's also unfair leverage!
The referee began the five count. If Rollins didn't break the hold, he would lose the match for his team.
One!
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Two!
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Three!
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Four!
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Fi..
Seth broke the hold at the last possible second, getting to a standing position and allowing Punk to get out of the ropes. Rollins didn't wait long after that though as he applied a sleeper hold, trying to ground the Straight Edge Superstar. The hold looked to be taking its toll as Punk fell to a foot and a knee, but then he began to fight out of it, getting back to a vertical base. Before he could break the hold, Seth thought quickly and borrowed a move and dropped Punk with an Edge 'O Matic. Seth went over to his corner and tagged in Ryder.
Tazz: Man, Punk needs a tag in the worst way.
Ryder went after Punk, who was in a sitting position holding the back of his head and trying to shake the cobwebs loose, and hit him in the side of the head with a stiff right hand. He continued to deliver stiff rights all around until Punk got to his feet and landed an elbow to the forehead, the point of it connecting right above the center of the eyebrows. Punk grabbed Zack by the wrist and hand and whipped him into the ropes, then turned and caught him with a big boot on his way back. Punk connected with an elbow drop to the chest before going over to his corner and tagging in The Miz.
Tazz: There we go!
Miz picked up Ryder from the mat and goozled him with one hand, then both as he lifted him up into chokebomb position. He fell into a seated position, connecting with brutal impact, then was up to his feet quickly as he pulled Zack up again. Miz irish whipped Ryder into the turnbuckle and charged him, connecting with a running knee lift that caught Zack in the chin and sent him flying over the top and spilling to the outside. Punk dropped down from the apron and went after Ryder, and Seth did the same to back up his partner. Punk saw this and planted Seth with a big boot, then leveled the rising Ryder with a superkick. He then lifted Zack into position for a cross powerbomb, but didn't connect with the move, instead he walked him over to the ring post, where Miz met him on the other side. Miz hooked Ryder's arms and locked his hands together behind his head as Punk stepped out of the cross powerbomb, so now Zack hung over the post in a full nelson!
Tazz: What an excruciating looking hold!
Joey Styles: What teamwork!
Seth was beginning to come to as he saw this, then went after Punk, who caught him with a right hand and kneed him in the mouth. Punk lifted Seth up over his head with both hands and threw him into the abdomen of Ryder like a lawn dart! Rollins crashed to the ground as Zack writhed, both from the pain and not being able to help his partner. Miz suddenly lifted up and fell backwards, bringing Ryder back into the ring, and slammed him. Zack was folded up, able to look at his legs as Miz had him in a pinning predicament. The referee counted.
1!
2!
3..NO! Ryder kicks out!
Miz lets go of Zack and both men get out of the complicated predicament as Ryder connects with a superkick to the stomach of Miz out of nowhere. He quickly hooks the head of his opponent and connects with a lifting DDT. Zack covers Miz.
1!
2!
NO! Punk breaks it up!
Punk kicks Ryder in the head, knocking him on his back, and goozles him, lifting him to his feet quickly. Suddenly Seth gets on the apron and looks to enter the ring but Punk sees this and throws Zack into him. Rollins jumps onto the shoulders of his partner and tucks and rolls through the air as Ryder comes off the ropes planting Punk with a superkick followed by a 450 Splash from Seth! Seth rolls out of the ring and pulls Punk out as Zack lifts Miz into position for a jumping piledriver. But Miz fights out of it and connects with a low blow, slipping behind Zack and connecting with the
SCF! Miz covers.
1!
2!
3..NO! Seth breaks it up!
The crowd cannot believe it and neither can The Miz as he goes for a big boot to Seth, who sidesteps it and drags Ryder quickly to the corner. Seth exits the ring as Miz lifts up Ryder into a bearhug and begins squeezing the life out of him. Things looked to be over but unbeknownest to Miz, Ryder had found a little bit left in the tank, as he tagged in Rollins. Seth entered the ring as Miz charged forward and pinned Zack to the corner in front of him, thinking he was still the legal man. Seth stomped the mat to get his attention, and Miz turned around, charging him. Seth hit him with a back elbow to stop this then got him in position for a spike piledriver. Punk entered the ring but Seth connected with the
Avada Kedavra. Shortly after impact is made though, Miz runs up behind him and hooks his arms, connecting with the
SCF! Miz covers.
1!
2!
3!
DING DING!
Christy Hemme: Here are your winners, C.M. Punk and The Miz!
As both men celebrate their win, NXT returns to commercial.
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COMMERCIAL TWO
The Chillin' With Chase Triple Threat is coming! Are you ready?
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DING DING!
Christy Hemme: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is the main event! Introducing first...
"GORE! GORE! GORE!"
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The crowd unites into a chorus of cheers as "Stampede" by Dale Oliver roars over the PA system. Jonathan Coachman and the man himself walk out onto the stage as Rhino throws his arms into the air, inciting more cheers from the crowd.
Christy Hemme: From Detroit, Michigan. Weighing in at two-hundred and seventy pounds. He is the "Man Beast", Rhino!
Rhino charges the ring and slides into it upon arrival, standing up and instantly getting into fight mode as he awaits his competition for the evening.
Christy Hemme: And the opponent...
Just as Christy lowers her microphone, the entrance ramp gets covered in flames and the whole arena is covered in red hue. Many in attendance get scared when flames blow up. After all, darkness covers the whole arena. You can hear two gong hits.
*GONG...GONG*
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The entire arena gets covered in red hue once again. A guitar riff is still playing when out comes Abyss. Abyss walks through the curtain with a steel chain wrapped around his neck. Abyss is just standing on the stage as he looks into the crowd. He then begins walking down the ramp with his hands extended and flames cover the entrance ramp.
Christy Hemme: From Parts Unknown. Weighing in at three-hundred and fifty pounds. He is the "Monster", Abyss!
When Abyss is in front of the ring he climbs to the apron. He doesn't enter the ring just yet. While he is looking at his opponents, Abyss turns and nods his head to the right side, then to the left side. After a while Abyss steps over the ropes and enters the ring.
DING DING!
The bell rings and the two big men lock up. In terms of strength; Abyss is the stronger of the two. The Monster forces Rhyno backwards into the far corner, where Rhyno uses his arm to grab hold of the ropes; causing Abyss to break his grip on him or be disqualified…
1…
2…
3…
4…
Abyss releases Rhyno and takes a step away from The War Machine.
This gives Rhyno the opening he needs as he builds a head of steam and charges out of the corner, taking Abyss to the canvas with a short arm clothesline. Abyss may have fallen to the mat, but he is quick to get back up. As he does, Rhyno meets him with another short arm clothesline. Once again Abyss falls to the canvas and once again, he gets to his feet. This time as he does, Rhyno wraps both arms around Abyss’ waist and lifts The Monster off is feet, driving him spine first onto the mat with a belly to belly suplex. Rhyno wastes no time hooking the far leg and going for the first cover of the match…
1…
2…
Abyss kicks out!
Styles: And so far; this contest has been all Rhyno!
Tazz: Rhyno needs to stay on Abyss. You can’t let that Monster gather any momentum!
As Abyss kicks out, Rhyno grabs him by the hair and lifts him to a knee. Rhyno then brings Abyss back to a vertical base before driving him backwards into the corner. Abyss gasps for air as Rhyno quickly drives his shoulder directly into Abyss’ midsection. Rhyno pulls back and repeats the process, forcing all the air out of Abyss. Rhyno takes a few steps back towards the center of the ring and charges back at Abyss. Before the two can collide, The Monster moves out of the way, causing Rhyno to crash chest first with the turnbuckle. Abyss runs off the far ropes and as Rhyno stumbles out of the corner, Abyss meets him with a perfectly placed big boot directly to Rhyno’s face. This sends The War Machine to the mat, where Abyss drops to a knee and goes for a cover…
1…
2…
Rhyno kicks out!
Abyss gets back to his feet after the kick out. Rhyno on the other hand rolls over to the far corner and picks himself up off his ass with help from the turnbuckle ropes. As Rhyno makes it to a vertical base, The Monster comes from out of nowhere and delivers an Avalanche Splash; almost crushing Rhyno in the process. The War Machine is almost flattened, and as he falls out of the corner; he falls right into the waiting arms of the Monster. Abyss wraps both arms around Rhyno’s waist and lifts him off his feet before dropping him back first onto the mat with a Sidewalk Slam. Rhyno instinctively reaches for his back as Abyss reaches for the far leg and covers him…
1…
2…
Rhyno kicks out!
Styles: And now it’s Abyss in control!
Tazz: Both men have hit big moves to start this match. If it continues this way; this match won’t last too much longer.
The Monster gets back to his feet and as he does; he throws his right arm high in the air. Abyss seems to be calling his shot. Rhyno is completely oblivious to exactly what is about to transpire. The War Machine pushes himself to his feet and as he makes it to a fully erect position, Abyss turns him around. Abyss takes his big right hand and wraps it firmly around Rhyno’s neck; almost choking the life out of The War Machine…
Tazz: Abyss has got Rhyno goozled!
Abyss throws Rhyno’s arm over his shoulder before hoisting Rhyno into the air. A chokeslam seems inevitable. But as Abyss attempts to slam Rhyno to the mat; the War Machine wraps his arm around Abyss’ neck and brings him head first down onto the canvas with a DDT. Abyss’ skull spikes off the mat and Rhyno goes for another cover…
1…
2…
Abyss kicks out!
Rhyno gets to his feet and motions to the crowd that this match is over. He heads to the far side of the ring and drops into a three point stance…
Styles: I think everyone knows what’s coming!
Tazz: This isn’t a good way to spend a Monday Night!
Rhyno motions and begs for Abyss to get up. He’s ready to Gore him out of his boots. Abyss is trying to get to his feet, but drops back down to a knee. Rhyno is literally foaming at the mouth; waiting for Abyss to get back to a vertical base. Abyss finally makes it up and Rhyno is ready to deliver the Gore when…
Styles: What the hell?
The entire arena goes black. The fans in the stands can’t see their hands in front of their faces. The action in the ring has obviously ceased…
Tazz: Maybe JBL didn’t pay the light bill?
The arena remains blacked out until in the center of the ring appears a huge red scorpion light. It looks similar to that of a Bat Signal, but red and a scorpion obviously…
Tazz: Joey, look at that!
The light moves all over the ring, going from corner to corner until it lands directly in the middle of the chest of the War Machine. Rhyno looks down and it’s obvious what’s going on…
Styles: It seems as if Sting is playing games with Rhyno!
Rhyno screams in anger just as the lights come back on and the scorpion light disappears. The War Machine refocuses on the task at hand and charges at Abyss, kooking for The Gore, but as Rhyno heads in; Abyss is able to catch him…
Styles: Hey!
Abyss catches Rhyno and swings him around, slamming him hard on the mat with a Black Hole Slam! Rhyno’s body almost goes limp as Abyss hooks the near leg…
1…
2…
Styles: Sting just cost Rhyno this match!
3…
Christy Hemme: Here is the winner of this match; “The Monster” Abyss!
As Abyss celebrates his return to the winner's circle, Rhino looks pissed that Sting screwed him again. Rhino goes into a fit of rage and delivers a Gore to Abyss, inspiring a collective gasp from the crowd. The camera gets a shot of him in a rage as NXT fades to black.
CREDITS
Rhino promo-Rated R Superstar
Lesnar promo- NadupanyRobot
C.M. Punk promo- Shawn
Abyss vs. Rhino- Cwalker
Everything else- Chris Dresden
CHANGE TO SURVIVOR SERIES
Curtis/Kane vs. Lesnar/Sheamus is now Johnny Curtis vs. Brock Lesnar
