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"It's Time To Play The Game" by Motorhead can be heard bellowing out of the arena's PA system, immediately signalling for the crowd to burst into cheers for the arrival of The Game, Triple H. The excitement in the arena is evident as everybody wants a glimpse of The King of Kings, and sure enough they get just that. The man of the moment emerges from the back with his hair tied back, multi-coloured lights fixed on his presence, and water bottle in hand, as he steps out to the top of the stage. Triple H stops at the top of the stage, staring down at his feet, while the arena remains drenched in cheers.
Triple H cuts an intimidating figure, as the camera is zoomed in on his face at the moment he slowly looks up and glares towards the ring. He takes a sip out of the water bottle and begins to make his way down the ramp in a very determined mood. Once he reaches the bottom of the ramp, Triple H pauses and looks around at the crowd as the cameraman pans around him, before Triple H takes another sip of water and walks over to the ring apron, which he climbs up onto. Triple H then proceeds to bounce off the ropes, spit water into the air, followed by an imposing roar, which gives the cheering crowd chills. Triple H then throws the water bottle into the crowd, enters the ring, and receives a microphone, as everything now quietens down so he can speak.
Triple H: Last night was a very successful night in the history of this great company, without a doubt. Whether or not your favourite superstar left victorious doesn't matter, because I'm sure we can all agree that Starrcade more than held up its end of the bargain entertainment wise, proving once again that UWF is the place to be for the best of the best, the absolute cream of the crop in the professional wrestling business. This company has begun to reach heights that many of us one day believed it could reach, but we haven't quite broken through to the level that UWF management aspires to one day reach. It's a level that requires consistency, it's a level that requires everything to go right, and it's a level that needs the undivided assistance of the UWF Universe week in, week out. I promise each and every one of you that if you continue to support UWF the way you have, you will continue to be given classic pay-per-view matches like what we witnessed last night, as well as special attractions like this Friday night's Smackdown turning up the heat on Tuesday Night Raw.
While the crowd pop for the growing brand rivalry, Triple H takes a moment to gather his thoughts.
Triple H: Starrcade was a night of firsts for many superstars in the back, but in particular it was a night of firsts for myself. See I've been in this business for about two decades now. I've seen it all, I've done it all, and I've heard it all, so I'm a guy that doesn't often get surprised when it comes to anything revolutionary. I know that may sound a little ridiculous, but it's the truth, and I'm a guy that speaks the truth, and the truth is something not a lot of guys in the back tend to use. I'm not one of those guys anymore. I used to be, but I'm not anymore, and I simply can't be one of those guys when I have so much weight on my shoulders. These shoulders used to only carry championships when I was a full-time competitor, but now they carry so much figurative weight it can become unbearable. See I've immersed myself in every aspect of this company, put my hands in every cookie jar and ensured nobody knew I was doing what I was doing. I may not have been surprised by a lot of what went on at Starrcade, but I'm pretty confident in suggesting you were all surprised to see me show up last night. Am I right?
Once again the crowd pops, but this time for the return of an adored King of Kings.
Triple H: That reaction actually means a lot to me, but there's a reason why it means more to me than usual, and frankly I'm just going to come straight out with it - it's because I can't handle the paperwork anymore. The ruthless competitor in me is beginning to bubble to the surface, and frankly I just can't hold it in any longer. I had my critics regarding whether or not I could handle the backstage crap of a wrestling company that often goes unnoticed and underappreciated, and honestly I was enjoying all of that, but now I need a break from it all. I need to get my hands dirty again, so a few days ago I sat down with the Board of Directors, I told them how I felt, and as of last night I am no longer the Chief Operating Officer of the Unified Wrestling Federation. Now before anybody freaks out and wonders if the company is in any sort of trouble, let me assure you it is in safe hands... they're just not mine anymore. In saying that, I wasn't going to sign any Legends deal, I wasn't going to sign any contract that only paid me for the occasional appearance. If I'm serious about lacing up my boots once again, it needs to be just the way it used to be... and that's with a full-time, no strings attached, Smackdown contract.
Everybody is excited for the permanent return of Triple H, and clearly Triple H is excited too as he cannot help but smile.
Triple H: But with that said, I'm not here to talk about the possible next World Heavyweight Champion in Ted DiBiase, because I don't have to worry about him until next week, because this Friday night I have a different opponent. I've gotta face a guy who competed in a two out of three falls match last night and was this close to leaving with the World Heavyweight Championship, but unfortunately couldn't get the job done. That man is Daniel Bryan, and although he may not show up to Smack... sorry, I mean Heatwave, in the best shape of his life, I'm not a guy to rest on my laurels. Daniel Bryan will come face-to-face with a man who is ready to unleash years of built up frustration, frustration that'll be taken out on him without an ounce of remorse. But before I begin to ramble on any further, I've just got one last thing to say - Daniel Bryan... it's time to play The Game!
And with that line brings huge cheers from the crowd, as well as a pumped up Triple H, who glares right down the barrel of the camera. Triple H breaks the stare and begins to pace the ring while facing the titantron, waiting for Bryan to surface.
