The show opens up on Monday Night Raw to pyro and manic fans eager to see the excitement, sights, and sounds of WWE's premier television program! We're welcomed by the voices of this program: Jimmy Smith, Byron Saxton, and Pat McAfee (who had been moved from SmackDown!), who declares that tonight will change the course of WWE history forever; it is the WWE Draft, and not only that, the first RAW of the year! The announcers do not get much time before the sound of Motorhead blares over the arena.
- King of Kings -
From the back comes the newly appointed CEO of WWE: Triple H! He saunters down to the ring in his fine-looking business suit and is ready to get the show underway. He looks out at the crowd, realizing that this would be his first real public address to the crowd while holding the highest office in WWE. He silences the crowd and puts the microphone to his mouth. Noticeably, Triple H seems to be holding something concealed via a black cloth... this perhaps has something to do with one of his announcements.
Triple H: Now we all know what's been going on and how crazy the last few months have been, so I shouldn't have any trouble trying to explain everything to everyone in this crowd and for those at home. For those not in the know, however, tonight is the first night of the WWE Draft. We are about to play witness to one of the most historic nights in Monday Night RAW history; allow me to get several things out of the way first...
First things first, there are those who have been aware of the rumors, aware of the gossip in the back, and there are those who may not want to believe it... but it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that NXT UK will be merging with NXT by the end of the month. It is a shame to have to announce this now, but it was a business decision that we felt was necessary for the business to move forward. As such, the NXT UK Champion will maintain his title on NXT.
The crowd boos the news as this means that so many British wrestlers may be losing out on opportunities for them, but Triple H powers through this to get to his next point.
Triple H: Our second piece of business is that moving forward, WWE will officially be bringing back brand-exclusive premium live events. Following the Royal Rumble, RAW and SmackDown! will play host to several exclusive events of their own, beginning with the return of RAW's very own WWE Roadblock next month. WWE is also very happy to announce the return of King of the Ring as a co-brand premium live event. With this in mind, we are hoping to bring to life a better essence of what Sports Entertainment is all about and how we can cater to the WWE Universe.
Our third issue tonight has to do with the upcoming World Championship Unification bout scheduled at the Royal Rumble between RAW's WWE Champion Bobby Lashley and SmackDown's Universal Champion Roman Reigns. It is no secret that behind the scenes we feel that WWE can no longer viably stand by and watch two world champions on two separate brands... after all, how can one prove to be the undisputed best if there are two claimants to the title of world champion? As such, the WWE World Championship Unification match at the Royal Rumble will be a No Disqualification and No Count-Out match; there must be a winner in this bout and we will not accept anything less-
- Head of the Table -
Out comes the WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns with his manager Paul Heyman in tow. The both of them look most displeased as a matter of fact. They climb into the ring, where Triple H really looks as though he has no patience for this chicanery by the WWE Universal Champion. Heyman takes a microphone and starts to have a moan about this.
Paul Heyman: I must profess, Triple H, our "glorious" new Chief Executive Officer of WWE, that we are most displeased by the decision that you and the company have decided upon here for the future of the company. How dare you make a decision like this without consulting the WWE Universal Champion and Head of the Table of WWE, dear Hunter.
Triple H: Alright Roman, what gives? Why do you get that idiot talking for you? You and I both know that you hate my guts, so why don't you just say what you gotta say?
Roman Reigns: You think you can just come in here and enter *my* ring and make demands of the Tribal Chief? Remember who it was who beat your ass black & blue several years ago and sent you crawling back to your dear bitch of a wife? Push me, Hunter, and I'll gladly do it again.
Triple H: You'd love for me to kick your teeth down your throat, Roman, but I'm here on business, and you're gonna have to wait in line like the rest of them. This isn't just demanded from me, "champ". This is a demand by the WWE Universe. You know damn well they want to see you and Bobby Lashley get in that ring and prove who the better man is. If you're feeling cowardly, though, we can very well just strip that title from you and give it to Lashley himself; though I bet your pride would even keep that from happening. Either way, as far as I can see, Roman, you got one of two options: You either never see this title again, or you fight like a man.
Roman Reigns: Is that the way you wanna threaten the Tribal Chief, the WWE Universal Champion, the man who has held this title for longer than anyone on God's green earth? You know what they say, Hunter, you fight the bull you get-
- Titan -
Immediately cutting off Roman is the theme to the WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Bobby Lashley. He saunters out with MVP in tow, the two wearing fine clothes and great suits. They both get in the ring and Roman Reigns and Lashley both look irritated and ready to already come to blows; MVP steps in front of Lashley while Heyman tries to keep Roman at bay. The both of them have their Championships clung tight. Triple H sighs and tries to calm things down.
Triple H: If the two of you are looking to fight already, why don't you save it and wait for Royal Rumble, that's when it's gonna really matter. I'm rather peached that you decided to come out of your own volition though Bobby, because I wanted to show you something, alongside Roman. You see, the title unification match at the Royal Rumble won't just be whoever holds both titles... After all, why would an Undisputed World Champion require two titles? No no no, gentlemen, what we have in store for you will perhaps please the both of you. You see, the winner of that title-for-title match at Royal Rumble will become... the *NEW* WWE Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion!
Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns eye the new championship with covetous eyes and then turn their attention to one another. Triple H has a smirk on his face as MVP grabs the microphone and looks at everyone in the ring.
MVP: I must admit, Hunter, that is one fine-looking championship title. We all know it would look even finer around the waist of the Titan, the man who is going to become the usurper of the Head of the Table. Bobby Lashley is going to take you, Roman Reigns, and he's gonna do what he does best; he's gonna beat you within an inch of your life and take what you hold dear, brother. That WWE Universal Title is gonna go poof and poor Paul Heyman is gonna have to give you a crying towel as the Tribal Chief sits in defeat and beholds the NEW WWE UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION!
Roman Reigns: I'm not gonna sit around and play telephone with you two, but Bobby Lashley, know this. If you're really down to challenge the Head of the Table, be prepared to be put in your place. I'm going to knock you down a peg and turn you back into the peasant you are.
Roman Reigns drops the mic and steps out of the ring, Paul Heyman following quickly behind. As they walk up the ramp, Triple H shares a look with MVP and Bobby Lashley, asking quietly that they return backstage as well. Triple H gets the show right back on track though.
Triple H: With all of that out of the way, we're taking care of the biggest situation here tonight: the WWE Draft. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight is the Men's portion of the WWE Draft, in which all male competitors, save for the current world and tag team champions, will be eligible to be selected by either brand. Since RAW is playing host tonight, they will have the first overall draft pick. SmackDown! will then pick second, and then it will return to RAW, and so on, and so forth. However, who is it that will be making these picks? That is what we've all been *really* waiting for, haven't we? The whole WWE Universe wants to know who are the new Commissioners of the WWE!?
Well, I'll be the first to tell you that both of these men have shared a long and arduous history with me; we've all done our time fighting and kicking ass both with and against one another. So who are they? Our first Commissioner will be the head of SmackDown! and he of course needs no introduction... but I'm going to give it to you anyways. This man is a SIXTEEN-time World Champion; he is a two-time Royal Rumble winner, a Money in the Bank winner, and one of the biggest names in all of WWE History. Ladies and gentlemen... I give you...
- The Time is Now -
This crowd is losing their minds! Nobody saw it coming but they've been caught by surprise with the reveal that John Cena is officially the SmackDown! Commissioner! The announcers tell the viewers that this is shaping up to already be a game-changing night in WWE history. Who better to lead SmackDown! than "Big Match" John Cena! Cena comes out and celebrates with fans before climbing into the ring, grabbing a microphone and full of smiles.
John Cena: I just gotta say: It's damn good to be back! When WWE asked me to take this position, I wasn't sure at first but lemme tell you, the love for you, the WWE Universe, was too much for me to pass up. I've always lived by the mantra of Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, and who I am is *loyal* to the WWE no matter what, and that's what I'm here for. I'm going to make SmackDown! the most respectable brand for all of the WWE Universe, and you damn sure can bet the farm on that!
The crowd cheers and applauses Cena's words and appointment to the position of WWE SmackDown! Commissioner.
Triple H: John, you and I both know that you're a damn good wrestler, and you have all the potential in the world to help lead SmackDown! to a brighter future, but you've got some tough competition ahead of you in regards to the RAW Commissioner... You see, John, you and this man have never had a chance to wrestle one another. He and I though have had a lot of words in the past; a lot of bloody battles, and more than once we both tried to end each other's careers. This man is a six-time WWE World Champion, a King of the Ring winner, a THREE time Royal Rumble winner...
*GLASS SHATTERS*
- I Won't Do What You Tell Me -
IT'S STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN MAKING HIS WAY TO THE RING! This crowd is electric for Stone Cold! Austin gets in and gives the crowd exactly what they want, a little piece of Austin. He then turns his attention to John Cena and stares him down and then turns to Triple H. The two exchange a long look at one another before Austin grabs a microphone.
Steve Austin: Well well well, Hunter. You know what they say, things truly do go full circle. If y'all wanna see Stone Cold Steve Austin as RAW Commissioner, gimme a hell yeah.
The crowd rabidly screams "Hell Yeah", Stone Cold has a smirk on his face and looks at John Cena.
Steve Austin: So you're the SmackDown! commissioner, huh? The big man for the blue. Well, it doesn't really bother me who the hell the SmackDown! commissioner is anyways; the only thing that matters to Stone Cold is that he runs RAW and makes damn sure everything runs smoothly; and since Stone Cold's got the first pick of the roster, I'm gonna sit right down at that commentary table, watch the show, and pick when I decide I want to. That's the bottom line, cuz Stone Cold said so!
John Cena: Don't mind if I join you, Stone Cold, after all, I'll be quite interested in seeing who you pick first. |
