Post by Vince McMahon on Aug 30, 2007 14:13:10 GMT -5
Match (Main Event): Edge Runs the Gauntlet (Rob Van Dam, Batista, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Ryan Beyer, Shawn Michaels)
Fans in Attendance: 5,500
Post-Match (5:10-7:30 P.M. EST): Trash Talking (Talking the Talk)
The Dispute: Edge puts his money where his mouth is as he runs the NHBWO Gauntlet. Can Edge win 5 for 5? Or is he in line for the worst beating of his life?
Match Show Time: 8:00 P.M. EST (Walking the Walk)
(The Main Event) ”The Gauntlet“
(Edge runs the NHBWO Gauntlet as he competes in 5 match-ups.)
"Smoke engulfs the entrance stage as Edge's music blasts the PA System. The ring is surrounded by Edge's opponents for the Gauntlet match. Edge emerges through the smoke to an orchestra of boos. With a serious and intent look on his face he slowly makes his way down to the ring removing his entrance before making his way into the ring. He slides into the ring as he gazes upon all the faces on the outside. Ryan Beyer is seated ringside wearing his typical entrance attire and black sun glasses. Shawn Michaels has his back turned from the ring as he leans up against the guard rail staring into the sea of fans. Batista and Chris Jericho have a minor stare down and a few words before turning their attentions back to Edge who stares them down in the ring. Rob Van Dam warms up on the outside with a few punches and high kicks and he talks some trash to Edge. Randy Orton looks calm and calcuated as he punches his final touches on his wrist ring tape. The bell sounds and Edge begins to warm up in the ring.
Match #1: Edge vs. Rob Van Dam
Edge taunts Rob Van Dam in the ring. RVD slides into the ring and both men get face to face. Edge slaps RVD in the face and quickly goes to work with a high knee lift which sends RVD stumbling to the mat below. Edge rams RVD's face into the top turnbuckle. RVD staggered and daze falls out of the corner as Edge tries to pick up an early win with a school boy. The referee makes the count. 1, 2. RVD kicks out. Edge quickens the pace taking out RVDs leg with a chop block from behind. Edge with high intentions in mind dodges towards a corner signalling early for his finishing move. RVD staggers to his feet as Edge positions himself. Batista grabs the leg of Edge causing him to trip and fall on the mat. Edge turns around argues with Batista. Edge turns around and gets nailed with a superkick like move from RVD. RVD brings Edge to his feet and quickly slams him to the mat. RVD climbs to the top rope and jumps with full force connecting with the Five Star Frog Splash. The edge of RVD's boot catches Edge in the face busting him wide open. RVD quickly pins Edge who is completely stunned and incapable of moving. The referee makes the count. 1, 2, 3. The referee raises RVD's arm in victory as RVD extends his hand out to Edge in a gesture of respect. Edge extends his hand and RVD pulls him to his feet. Edge shakes RVD's hand as the fans cheer. RVD nods his head as he turns his back to leave the ring. Edge drops to the mat and gives RVD a low blow. Edge quickly brings RVD to his feet hooking his head, he drives RVD to the hard mat below with an impailer DDT. Referee's attend to RVD as Edge calls for his next opponent.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Match #2: Edge vs. Batista
Batista steps onto the ring apron glaring down Edge as he paces in the ring still bleeding like a stuck pig after the mishap with RVD's boot. Batista quickly goes after Edge who slides out of the ring. Batista chases down Edge who slides back into the ring. Chris Jericho stops Batista in his tracks after a fierce clothesline just as Batista rounded the ring corner. Edge distracts the referee in the ring as Jericho takes it to Batista on the outside. Jericho gives Batista a low blow before tossing him back into the ring. Edge seeking opportunity capatalizes with a spear on Batista. Edge lets out a smirk as he stares down Batista. Edge backs away waiting for Batista to get up. Edge puts his finishing touches on Batista after nailing him again with another spear. Edge goes for the pin hooking the leg. 1, 2, 3. Edge picks up his first win in the gauntlet. Edge smirks from cheek to cheek as the referee raises his arm in victory as Batista slides out of the ring.
Winner: Edge
Match #3: Edge vs. Chris Jericho
As Batista is escorted away from ringside Chris Jericho enters the ring with a huge smirk on his face. Edge slowly gets to his feet as Chris Jericho quickly makes his move catching Edge from behind with a bulldog. Blood splatter now covers the canvas below Edge as Jericho runs and mounts the ropes hitting a lionsault onto Edge. Jericho goes for the pin. 1, 2. Jericho lifts Edge's shoulder up and grins. Jericho talks some trash to Edge before slapping the taste out of his mouth. Jericho quickly lifts the legs of Edge and hooks him straight into the "Walls of Jericho". Edge screams in pain as he reaches desperately for the ropes. Jericho continues to sinch in the hold and Edge has no alternative but to tap out. Jericho like a house of fire continues to lock in the hold as Edge screams for his life. The referee tries to break the hold but Jericho only locks the move in harder. Edge screams in pain as the camera picks up upon Edge's left right leg breaking. The Superstars on the outside do nothing but watch as Edge is literally being broken apart. Batista suddenly runs down the ramp and into the ring catching Jericho with a heavy clothesline knocking him down to the mat. Batista and Jericho brawl on the outside to the back as referee's attend to Edge in the ring.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Match #4: Edge vs. Randy Orton
Edge screams in pain in the ring as his leg looks to be completely twisted and shattered. Orton enters the ring with a confused and concerned look on his face. Orton kneels down and tries to help Edge. Edge begs Orton just to cover him, that he can't take anymore. Orton willingly agrees and drapes his body over Edge. Edge screams for the referee to make the count. 1, 2, 3. Orton stays in the ring as referee's continue to check on Edge. Edge tells the referee's that he needs to finish what he started as he staggers back to his feet to a standing ovation. Orton pats Edge on the back as he leaves the ring.
Winner: Randy Orton
Match #5: Edge vs. Ryan Beyer & Shawn Michaels
Ryan Beyer slowly enters the ring not sure if he wants to go through with the match. Edge staggers in pain and asks Beyer to enter the ring. Beyer looks at Shawn Michaels who has still got his back from the ring. The referee turns his attentions to Michaels on the outside as Beyer looks on in the ring. Edge sits down on the mat and removes what looks to be a fake leg. The fans rise to their feet as Edge catches Beyer on the side of the head busting the leg in two. Edge screams for the referee to make the count. The referee makes the count. 1, 2, 3. Edge picks up a shocking win as he prances around the ring like he's won the World Heavyweight Title. Edge quickly asks for a microphone from ringside.
Winner: Edge
Edge: You see what just happened here?! I just fooled each and everyone of you. You really bought into the ole' breaking leg bit. Ryan Beyer, you dumb son of a bitch...you think that NHBWO is your serving platter? Well guess again because you are looking at the new #1 con...
Shawn Michaels: Woah, Woah, Woah...Edge..I think I've heard enough. I gave you alot of insenative tonight, okay? I took you off the pervabel chopping block. Thanks to me and the fake leg...you got what you wanted and I got what I wanted.
Edge: No, No! It doesn't work like that Shawn, you know what I want...I want to be #1 contendor for the "World Heavyweight Title"...
Shawn Michaels: Look thats just not going to happen. You know what the difference is between you and me. I am an Icon in this business, A Legend...I worked my way to get where I am today. You haven't done anything near my levels of accomplishment, so why don't you come back 10 years from now and maybe then Mr. McMahon will offer you a shot at what is rightfully mine.
Edge stares down Shawn Michaels and slaps him in the face. Shawn holds his cheek as Edge continues to talk him down. Shawn Michaels lets out a grin as he lays out Edge with "Sweet Chin Music". Shawn exits onto the ring apron. Just as he is about to leave the ring, Shawn begins to climb the top rope. Shawn Michaels leaps off the top rope and nails an elbow drop over the heart of Ryan Beyer. Shawn Michaels begins to tune up the band as Beyer slowly rises to his feet. Michaels connects Beyer squarely in the jaw with some "Sweet Chin Music". Michaels grabs the World Heavyweight Title and raises it above both Beyer and Edge as the show comes to a close.
Fans in Attendance: 5,500
Post-Match (5:10-7:30 P.M. EST): Trash Talking (Talking the Talk)
The Dispute: Edge puts his money where his mouth is as he runs the NHBWO Gauntlet. Can Edge win 5 for 5? Or is he in line for the worst beating of his life?
Match Show Time: 8:00 P.M. EST (Walking the Walk)
(The Main Event) ”The Gauntlet“
(Edge runs the NHBWO Gauntlet as he competes in 5 match-ups.)
"Smoke engulfs the entrance stage as Edge's music blasts the PA System. The ring is surrounded by Edge's opponents for the Gauntlet match. Edge emerges through the smoke to an orchestra of boos. With a serious and intent look on his face he slowly makes his way down to the ring removing his entrance before making his way into the ring. He slides into the ring as he gazes upon all the faces on the outside. Ryan Beyer is seated ringside wearing his typical entrance attire and black sun glasses. Shawn Michaels has his back turned from the ring as he leans up against the guard rail staring into the sea of fans. Batista and Chris Jericho have a minor stare down and a few words before turning their attentions back to Edge who stares them down in the ring. Rob Van Dam warms up on the outside with a few punches and high kicks and he talks some trash to Edge. Randy Orton looks calm and calcuated as he punches his final touches on his wrist ring tape. The bell sounds and Edge begins to warm up in the ring.
Match #1: Edge vs. Rob Van Dam
Edge taunts Rob Van Dam in the ring. RVD slides into the ring and both men get face to face. Edge slaps RVD in the face and quickly goes to work with a high knee lift which sends RVD stumbling to the mat below. Edge rams RVD's face into the top turnbuckle. RVD staggered and daze falls out of the corner as Edge tries to pick up an early win with a school boy. The referee makes the count. 1, 2. RVD kicks out. Edge quickens the pace taking out RVDs leg with a chop block from behind. Edge with high intentions in mind dodges towards a corner signalling early for his finishing move. RVD staggers to his feet as Edge positions himself. Batista grabs the leg of Edge causing him to trip and fall on the mat. Edge turns around argues with Batista. Edge turns around and gets nailed with a superkick like move from RVD. RVD brings Edge to his feet and quickly slams him to the mat. RVD climbs to the top rope and jumps with full force connecting with the Five Star Frog Splash. The edge of RVD's boot catches Edge in the face busting him wide open. RVD quickly pins Edge who is completely stunned and incapable of moving. The referee makes the count. 1, 2, 3. The referee raises RVD's arm in victory as RVD extends his hand out to Edge in a gesture of respect. Edge extends his hand and RVD pulls him to his feet. Edge shakes RVD's hand as the fans cheer. RVD nods his head as he turns his back to leave the ring. Edge drops to the mat and gives RVD a low blow. Edge quickly brings RVD to his feet hooking his head, he drives RVD to the hard mat below with an impailer DDT. Referee's attend to RVD as Edge calls for his next opponent.
Winner: Rob Van Dam
Match #2: Edge vs. Batista
Batista steps onto the ring apron glaring down Edge as he paces in the ring still bleeding like a stuck pig after the mishap with RVD's boot. Batista quickly goes after Edge who slides out of the ring. Batista chases down Edge who slides back into the ring. Chris Jericho stops Batista in his tracks after a fierce clothesline just as Batista rounded the ring corner. Edge distracts the referee in the ring as Jericho takes it to Batista on the outside. Jericho gives Batista a low blow before tossing him back into the ring. Edge seeking opportunity capatalizes with a spear on Batista. Edge lets out a smirk as he stares down Batista. Edge backs away waiting for Batista to get up. Edge puts his finishing touches on Batista after nailing him again with another spear. Edge goes for the pin hooking the leg. 1, 2, 3. Edge picks up his first win in the gauntlet. Edge smirks from cheek to cheek as the referee raises his arm in victory as Batista slides out of the ring.
Winner: Edge
Match #3: Edge vs. Chris Jericho
As Batista is escorted away from ringside Chris Jericho enters the ring with a huge smirk on his face. Edge slowly gets to his feet as Chris Jericho quickly makes his move catching Edge from behind with a bulldog. Blood splatter now covers the canvas below Edge as Jericho runs and mounts the ropes hitting a lionsault onto Edge. Jericho goes for the pin. 1, 2. Jericho lifts Edge's shoulder up and grins. Jericho talks some trash to Edge before slapping the taste out of his mouth. Jericho quickly lifts the legs of Edge and hooks him straight into the "Walls of Jericho". Edge screams in pain as he reaches desperately for the ropes. Jericho continues to sinch in the hold and Edge has no alternative but to tap out. Jericho like a house of fire continues to lock in the hold as Edge screams for his life. The referee tries to break the hold but Jericho only locks the move in harder. Edge screams in pain as the camera picks up upon Edge's left right leg breaking. The Superstars on the outside do nothing but watch as Edge is literally being broken apart. Batista suddenly runs down the ramp and into the ring catching Jericho with a heavy clothesline knocking him down to the mat. Batista and Jericho brawl on the outside to the back as referee's attend to Edge in the ring.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Match #4: Edge vs. Randy Orton
Edge screams in pain in the ring as his leg looks to be completely twisted and shattered. Orton enters the ring with a confused and concerned look on his face. Orton kneels down and tries to help Edge. Edge begs Orton just to cover him, that he can't take anymore. Orton willingly agrees and drapes his body over Edge. Edge screams for the referee to make the count. 1, 2, 3. Orton stays in the ring as referee's continue to check on Edge. Edge tells the referee's that he needs to finish what he started as he staggers back to his feet to a standing ovation. Orton pats Edge on the back as he leaves the ring.
Winner: Randy Orton
Match #5: Edge vs. Ryan Beyer & Shawn Michaels
Ryan Beyer slowly enters the ring not sure if he wants to go through with the match. Edge staggers in pain and asks Beyer to enter the ring. Beyer looks at Shawn Michaels who has still got his back from the ring. The referee turns his attentions to Michaels on the outside as Beyer looks on in the ring. Edge sits down on the mat and removes what looks to be a fake leg. The fans rise to their feet as Edge catches Beyer on the side of the head busting the leg in two. Edge screams for the referee to make the count. The referee makes the count. 1, 2, 3. Edge picks up a shocking win as he prances around the ring like he's won the World Heavyweight Title. Edge quickly asks for a microphone from ringside.
Winner: Edge
Edge: You see what just happened here?! I just fooled each and everyone of you. You really bought into the ole' breaking leg bit. Ryan Beyer, you dumb son of a bitch...you think that NHBWO is your serving platter? Well guess again because you are looking at the new #1 con...
Shawn Michaels: Woah, Woah, Woah...Edge..I think I've heard enough. I gave you alot of insenative tonight, okay? I took you off the pervabel chopping block. Thanks to me and the fake leg...you got what you wanted and I got what I wanted.
Edge: No, No! It doesn't work like that Shawn, you know what I want...I want to be #1 contendor for the "World Heavyweight Title"...
Shawn Michaels: Look thats just not going to happen. You know what the difference is between you and me. I am an Icon in this business, A Legend...I worked my way to get where I am today. You haven't done anything near my levels of accomplishment, so why don't you come back 10 years from now and maybe then Mr. McMahon will offer you a shot at what is rightfully mine.
Edge stares down Shawn Michaels and slaps him in the face. Shawn holds his cheek as Edge continues to talk him down. Shawn Michaels lets out a grin as he lays out Edge with "Sweet Chin Music". Shawn exits onto the ring apron. Just as he is about to leave the ring, Shawn begins to climb the top rope. Shawn Michaels leaps off the top rope and nails an elbow drop over the heart of Ryan Beyer. Shawn Michaels begins to tune up the band as Beyer slowly rises to his feet. Michaels connects Beyer squarely in the jaw with some "Sweet Chin Music". Michaels grabs the World Heavyweight Title and raises it above both Beyer and Edge as the show comes to a close.