Welcome to Gaia! ::

The show opens with the usual display of fireworks as the camera moves ovr the arena before coming to settle on the annouce table, where Mike is sitting alone

Mike: Welcome to Implosion. I'm Mike Remmy here starting off alone as our lovely owner is set to open the show here tonight. So lets get to it

Lilith is standing backstage in front of a monitor.

Lilith: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, Y2J, Chris Jericho

Jericho steps into view to boos from the crowd.

Lilith: Welcome to SEWF Jericho. You have your debut match here tonight, and you decided to make it a tournament match as you wanted to enter Jarel's tournament.

Jericho: The prize at the end is well worth having to deal with the dregs. I watched the beginning of the tournament and I thought to myself, why shouldn't I be the one to take down the Dragon? What were the other options? Randy Orton? The legend Killer has already been killed as far as Jarel is concerned. The Big Show? He's big and stupid, and frankly that match would just be boring. And Draze? There's a guy that just barely managed to get lucky. How he pulled a chick like Ashley is beyond me. Tonight, I'm going to go out there and beat the crap out of his brother. Maybe Ashley will develop half a brain and see that she picked a loser to stick by, if she hasn't already figured that out after Big Show demolished Draze last week.

Jericho walks off, heading for the ring

The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first....

the lights go out. Forsaken hits as blue, gold, and red lights flash. Demon rises up from under the stage on a platform.

"....weighing in at 245 pounds, Demon!"

Demon looks down to the ring for a few seconds, then starts down the ramp. He stops at the end of the ramp and looks out at the fans, his face stoic even through the cheers that come his way. Finally he turns and walks around the right side of the ring. He steps up onto the apron and glances into the ring before turning back to the crowd. He leans back against the ropes and raises his fists as flames shoot up from the ring posts. Demon steps into the ring through the ropes and climbs the turnbuckle, then raises his fists again. White lights flash through the rafters before the lights come back up and Demon steps down from the turnbuckle. the music dies out as he turns to wait for Edge

You think you know me

Edge's music hits and strobe lights and fog fill the stage before Edge makes his way out, wearing his traditional coat and shades. His long blonde hair waves with the fog before he makes his way down the ramp and slides into the ring under the bottom ropes.

"Making his way to the ring from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Weighing in at 245 pounds, The Rated-R Superstar, EDGE!!!"

He taunts and yells at the crowd before the takes his sunglasses and coat off before preparing for the match

Demon moves in quickly, taking Edge down with a clothesline. Edge scrambles to his feet and Demon hits him with a few solid rights.

Mike: Demon looks really aggressive here tonight.
Janelle: I suppose he's a bit pissed off that he's not the international champion anymore.

Demon whips Edge to the ropes, then knocks him down with another clothesline. Edge isn't expecting this kind of reaction from someone he hasn't wronged yet, and as such is more than a little dazed. He uses the ropes to pull himself up only to get clotheslined out over the top rope. Edge crashes to the mat outside in front of the announcer's table as the crowd cheers. Demon follows him out and pulls him up by his hair, then slams his face into the announcer's table. Edge stumbles back a couple of steps before he hits the floor again

Mike: Edge is certainly taking a beating here tonight.
Janelle: It seems to me that Demon is letting his rage guide him here tonight. He's done that before, and it cost him. I hope he doesn't make a mistake, for his sake. Edge isn't called the Ultimate Opportunist for nothing you know.

Demon rolls Edge back into the ring and slides in after him. Edge gets up in the corner and Demon levels him with a few more hard rights, then whips him to the ropes. Edge hits the ropes and bounces back with a dropkick to the jaw that takes Demon down. Edge gets up first and lets Demon stand, then whips him to the ropes and goes for a back body drop, which Demon counters into the Demon's Buster. Edge falls back to the mat, holding his face, and Demon goes for a pin.


one....two....

Edge kicks out. Demon pulls him up and hits a standing vertical suplex, then tries another pin.

one....two....t.....

Edge kicks out again. Demon pulls him up and attempts to whip him to the ropes, but edge reverses. Demon rebounds and ducks a clothesline, then hits the Demon Shock and goes for another pin.

one....two....th......

Edge gets his shoulder up again. Demon pulls him up, attempting to hit the Demon Horns, but Edge trips him and catapults him to the turnbuckle. Demon hits face first, then staggers back and turns to Edge, who quickly takes him down with a spear and goes for the pin.


one....two....three!

Demon kicks out just after the 3 count and sits up as Edge rolls out of the ring while his music hits. Edge backs up the ramp, holding his jaw as Demon glares up at him.

Mike: I'm a little surprised that Edge got the win there.
Janelle: So is Demon, and I get the feeling that Demon is not a guy you want to piss off

Edge heads backstage, smiling despite the boos he's getting, as Demon slides out of the ring and heads after him

*the sound of a tiger roaring blares through the arena, followed by a gorilla's roar. Then, "Welcome To The Jungle" begins to play through the arena as Silverback and Tygre make their way out from the TitanTron. They both stop towards the top, Silverback in front and down on one knee with the massive Tygre standing behind him. Silverback throws his arms out to the side while Tygre throws his straight up as many-shaded green pyro go off behind them*

Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first at a combined weight of 753 pounds, Silverback and Tygre, THE PREDITORZ!!!

*they then walk down the ramp and into the ring, Silverback silding in below the bottom rope while Tygre steps in over the top rope. They go into the same pose in the center of the ring before warming up for their contest*

The guitar of 'Fortune Faded' by Red Hot Chili Peppers hit the speakers, and the fans in the crowd booed for one of XCW's classic Tag Teams! They started getting worked up into a frenzy, before Joshua Danielson burst out through the curtain onto the stage, shortly followed by Tyler Rounds! They each went to either side of the ramp, working the crowd into giving them mega heat, before going back to the middle. Tyler got down on one knee, and did an open-handed crucifix pose, and Joshua stood above him doing an 'X' pose as smoke filled the ramp around them!

Tyler got up, and Joshua let him lead the way down the ramp, as they both got on different sides, and they ran down and around the ring! When they met each other on the far side of the ring, they stopped and gave each other a quick fist bump, before crossing and going up to the ring apron on one knee. They looked out at the crowd for a second, before going up to both feet and flipping into the ring over the top rope! When they landed, they nodded at each other, and waited in their corner as the referee began to introduce them.

"Introducing next, weighing in at a combined weight of four-hundred and thirty-one pounds... They are the team of Tyler Rounds, and Joshua Danielson...Through the Pain!"

Tyler and Joshua then high fived, and looked out at the heavily booing crowd, before one of the two stepped out onto the apron, and the bell rang to start the match!

Mike: I remember when these two teams faced each other about 6 weeks ago. Through the Pain was able to steal a victory. You can bet that the Preditorz remember it, too.
Janelle: I figured this would be a good match for Josh and Tyler to prepare them for the hell they're going to go through at Disturbia. The Preditorz are big, yes. But they're nowhere as ruthless as the Brothers of Destruction.

Tygre and Josh step out as Silverback and Josh begin to circle the ring, trying to get a feel for each other again. They finally move in for a lockup and Silver is easily able to push Josh into a neutral corner. The ref begins to count as Silver then backs up, showing his hands to the ref before charging in for a hammer punch to Tyler's skull. Tyler is able to move out of the way, though, as Silver's hand hits nothing but the turnbuckle. Silver turns around and Tyler connects with a couple of chops to Silver's chest. That just seems to make Silver angrier. Tyler finally tries to whip Silver into the opposite corner, but winds up with his own back in the corner after Silver reverses the whip. Silver then goes and tries a splash onto Tyler, but he again moves out of the way. As Silver holds his chest in pain, Tyler is able to roll him up for a school boy.

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Silver kicks out easily. Tyler then goes over and makes the tag to Josh. Both of them immediately go over and pull Silver up before whipping him into the ropes. As Silver comes back, Through the Pain tries a double clothesline. Silver runs right through it and hits the other ropes as Tygre makes a blind tag. Silver is then hit with a double dropkick from the cruiserweights, forcing him down to the mat as Tygre climbs in over the top rope. Through the Pain shows off to the crowd as Silver rolls out of the ring and Tygre stands patiently behind them. Finally, the cruiserweights turn around and see Tygre who immediately levels both of them with a double clothesline. Tyler rolls outside, leaving Josh to the behemoth in the ring. Tygre picks him up to standing before whipping him into the ropes. On the rebound, Tygre tries to level Josh with a big boot. Instead, Josh runs under the boot and hits the ropes again as Tygre turns around. Josh then jumps up for a crossbody block, but Tygre catches him. Tygre, seemingly toying with Josh, manages to pick him up into a gorilla press as both Silver and Tyler get back to standing on the apron. Tygre proceeds to do a couple of shoulder presses with Josh before dropping him in a Super Gutbuster. Tygre goes for the pin.

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Tyler comes in and breaks up the pin with a dropkick to Tygre's skull. The action provokes Silver to come back into the ring as Tygre begins to stand up.

Suddenly, the lights go out and nothing is seen or heard for a few seconds. Finally a gong sounds and the lights come back up, showing Undertaker and Kane in the ring with the Preditorz standing in the corners confused and Through the Pain cowering outside the ring. Both members of the Preditorz walk up to the Brothers: Silver to Undertaker, Tygre to Kane. Neither seem intimidated, but both curious why they would interfere in their match. The Brothers respond as Undertaker grabs Silver's throat and Kane begins pummeling Tygre's skull. Silver is then lifted up in a Tombstone and slammed down head first to the mat. Kane punches Tygre into the corner until he sees Undertaker stand back up. He then whips Tygre into Undertakers waiting boot. The shot stuns Tygre and turns him back to Kane who grabs his throat with his left hand. Tygre struggles to get the hand off his neck as Kane turns to the center, allowing Undertaker to plant his right hand on the same spot. The Brothers are then able to lift Tygre up and slam him down in a double-chokeslam. Undertaker and Kane look around at the behemoths laying on the mat before looking out to Josh and Tyler, their faces in fear.

Janelle: Oh my GOD!! That HAS to be the biggest double-chokeslam I've ever seen!!
Mike: It does make you wonder if the Brothers now have an issue with the Preditorz.
Janelle: I don't think so, Mike. I think that this was a message to Through the Pain. Basically saying "If these two giants can't stop us, how can you?"

Both Brothers raise their right arms into the air before their music plays.

Jarel is shown sitting in the lockerroom watching tape from last week's show. He turns to face the camera.

"You know, I started this little tournament as a means to get some people off my back. Everyone always wants to end the streak and I figured I'd give them a chance on my terms. It's sad to see so many people line up for the beating of a lifetime. Randy Orton? I beat you long ago in hell in a cell. I demolished you. I beat you, and battered you, and left you a broken shell of a man. Yet you deem it necessary to try again. Twice you've stepped into hell with the Dragon, and twice you have failed. And if by some miracle you win, 3 times will not be the charm."

Jarel glances at the screen.

" Ken Armand. Ken, you haven't been able to beat Jaysin Haynes in a regular match. Now you think you'll defeat me, and in hell in a cell no less? Keep dreaming kid. Big Show. Well, you beat the hell out of Draze, and you're over 7 feet tall and almost 500 pounds of a monkey's scrotum walking around like you own the place. I've been in the ring with you, and I've beaten you. More importantly, I've beaten guys bigger than you. And trust, if you step into the cell with me again, I will beat you again. Next I hear Chris Jericho will be making his SEWF television debut in my little tournament. That's just wonderful. So tell me, Jericho, oh savior, who will save you from the wrath of the Dragon? And of course next we come to Drox. Didn't I just demolish you last month at a house show in a no holds barred match? Imagine that multiplied times 100, and you get what I'll do to you in hell in a cell. And of course, I have to mention EJ, who I hate to say isn't having the best of luck as far as wins here. And then there's Edge. Ah Edge, you blonde haire ********, you waste of carbon. Why would you want a second time in hell with me? You didn't fair very well the first time. Well, hell, you didn't win your match anyway. Why should I care? The point is, all of you have stepped up to the plate, and you either don't truly understand or have forgotten what you're in for. As such, I've prepared a little package highlighting all 39 of my wins in hell in a cell. Enjoy."

he screen is dark until a large animated dragon comes flying across it. numbers begin to flash across the screen along with the words Hell in a Cell. finally they slow down to show clearer images of Jarel's victories inside hell in a cell, some against the same opponents

1: Shawn Michaels: a chokeslam from the top of the roof

2: Brock Lesnar: a german suplex off the roof of the cell

3: Stone Cold Steve Austin: shoved off the roof of the cell

4: The Rock: taps to a Dragon sleeper inside the cell

5. Kane: a powerbomb off the roof of the cell

6. the Undertaker: Dragon Suplex pin on the roof of the cell

7. Big Show: chokeslam through the roof of the cell

8. Goldberg: chokeslam from the top rope onto the steel stairs inside the ring

9. Triple H: chokeslam from the roof of the cell, tombstone on the announcer's table

10. Kevin Nash: several chair shots from a barbed wire steel chair to the head, followed by a chokeslam and Tombstone

11. Kane & Shawn Michaels (handicap match): double chokeslam through the roof of the cell. powerbomb to shawn michaels and tombstone to Kane inside the cell.

12. Zarel: thrown through the wall of the cell, chokeslam through the announcer's table, Dragon Drop using the wall of the cell

13. The Rock: chokeslammed through a table inside the cell, followed by a Dragon Drop

14. Shawn Michaels: shoved off the roof, chokeslammed through the roof, Dragon Walk and Tombstone

15. Kane: several chair shots to the head and a Dragon Suplex pin through a table.

16. Randy Orton: chokeslam and Tombstone on the steel stairs

17. Batista: 3 consecutive Tombstones on the steel stairs

18. John Cena: F-U countered into a Tombstone

19. Chris Jericho: Tombstoned on top of the cell

20. Kurt Angle: tapped to the Sharpshooter inside the cell

21. Kane: passed out in a triangle choke inside the cell

22. Rey Mysterio: thrown against the ringpost on the outside of the ring, then chokeslammed on the steel stairs

23. X-Pac: one handed chokeslam through the roof, then tapped to a Trianlgle Choke inside the cell

24. Kane & Zarel: Kane powerbombed through the roof and Zarel chokeslammed off the roof and through the announcer's tables. several shots to their heads with the steel stairs, finished with a tombstone to Kane on the stairs.

25. DX (Shawn Michaels and Triple H): shots from barbed wire steel chair and barbed wire baseball bat. Triple H powerbomed from the top rope through a table. Tombstone to Shawn Michaels on the barbed wire steel chair.

26. Christian: a severe beat down in the corner, several shots from a barbed wire steel chair, a chokeslam on thumbtacks

27. Edge: face rammed into the wall of the cell a few times, a shot to the head with the steel stairs, a release Dragon Suplex from the roof of the cell

28. Mick Foley: thrown through one wall of the cell, tossed from the top through the announcer's table, chokeslammed through the roof onto thumbtacks

29. Shelton Benjamin: back body dropped through the roof, powerbombed out of the corner, tapped to the Dragon Sleeper

30. Chris Benoit: german suplexed from the top rope, tapped to Dragon Sleeper

31: Randy Orton: tapped to the Sharpshooter after a chokeslam from the roof

32: Matt Hardy: chokeslammed on barbed wire, tapped to sharpshooter

33: Jeff Hardy: chokeslammed from the top rope, Tombstone

34: Steve Sparks: kicked off the side of the cell into the flames and announcer's table below, Tombstoned inside the ring

35: Zarel: thrown off the roof, chokeslammed through the roof through a ladder laying on top of a table

36: Cartwright, Zarel, and Kane: Kane chokeslammed through the roof, Zarel back body dropped through the roof, Cartwright chokeslammed into the flames below the cell.

37. The Undertaker-running boot to the face, chair shot to the head while leaning up against the wall of the cell, chokeslam on glass.

38. Kalos-brawl on top of the cell, Jarel dodges Kalos Swanton attempt from the top of the cell, letting Kalos crash through the announcer's table

39. Gravedigger: brawl inside the cell, guillotine across the top rope; chokeslam; Gravedigger taps to the Dragon Sleeper

the camera comes back to Jarel.

"Be careful what you wish for, little boys. You most definitely will get it."

the camera goes out

Mike: Well, Janelle, we've finally come to our main event tonight. Rhamm and Shawn have had some major clashes lately and it's all to see who's better suited to challenge Zarel next.
Janelle: Mike, we'll find out tonight. As I mentioned at the top of the show, it's a 30-minute iron man match. The rules are simple: whoever scores the most pinfalls or submissions in 30 minutes is the victor and will challenge Zarel at Showdown.



Sexy Boy hits as the lights flash and the fans erupt. Shawn Michaels steps out onto the stage and looks straight down at the ring.

"And introducing his opponent, from San Antonio, Texas, weighing in at 225 pounds, the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels!"

Shawn takes off his tshirt as he walks down the ramp. He doesn't stop to signal his pyros, but instead dashes down the ramp and into the ring. The music cuts out as Shawn gets to his feet and charges Rhamm as the bell rings.

Mike: Shawn Michaels looks fired up. He's going right at Rhamm.
Janelle: This isn't going to be the type of classic HBK had with Bret Hart. This is going to be an all out fight.

A brawl ensues as the two exchange punches. Shawn kicks Rhamm in the gut, then hits a chop across the chest that forces Rhamm a couple of steps back. Shawn attempts to whip Rhamm to the ropes but Rhamm reverses. Shawn hits the ropes and bounces back into a clothesline. Shawn hits the mat but scrambles to his feet. Rhamm whips him to the ropes again. This time Shawn ducks under Rhamm's clothesline, then hits a chopblock. Rhamm falls to his knees, making him an easy target for an Enziguri from HBK. Michaels quickly goes for a pin.

1....
2.

Rhamm is able to kick out and starts getting back up. HBK gets back up as well, knowing that he has to get at least somewhat of an early advantage on the Animal. He runs into the ropes as Rhamm finishes standing and hits him with the forearm before quickly kipping up as Rhamm rolls onto his side. Shawn goes to the corner and begins warming up his foot for the Music as Rhamm gets back to his feet. When Rhamm turns around, Michaels goes for it. Rhamm ducks, though. Shawn quickly turns around, only to be met by Rhamm's boot in his own gut. Rhamm then kicks HBK's legs out from under him, forcing him down to the mat before beginning to stomp on HBK's right knee.

Mike: Looks like Rhamm istaking a page out of Shawn Michaels' book.
Janelle: I think he just wants to make sure Shawn can't hit sweet chin music

Shawn slides back away from Rhamm and uses the ropes to get to his feet. Rhamm comes after him and whips him to the turnbuckle. Rhamm charges in, attempting a shoulder block. Shawn jumps up and Rhamm barely puts his arms up to prevent from hitting the ringpost, then Shawn catches him in a sunset flip.

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Rhamm kicks out and both men stand up. HBK beats Rhamm up and tries to whip him into the ropes. Rhamm reverses it and takes HBK down with a clothesline. Rhamm takes a quick look at the clock: 26:53. He knows that he has to slow the pace down, so after hitting an elbow drop he locks HBK in a rear chinlock to try and wear the man down. HBK struggles to get out as he manages to get back to a sitting position. He reaches out to the ropes as Rhamm keeps the hold on. After about a minute, HBK is finally able to get back to his feet and sends a couple of elbows into Rhamm's gut. Rhamm finally releases the hold and HBK grabs his head and brings him towards the turnbuckle, slamming his head into the top one. Rhamm's a little dazed, so Shawn takes advantage and slams Rhamm's head again. Rhamm stumbles out to the center. HBK immediately prepares for the music and when Rhamm turns around he gets his bell rung by it. HBK immediately goes for the pin.

1....
2....
3! Time: 24:19.

HBK, now with a small advantage, knows how devastating his move is and immediately follows with another pin attempt.

1....
2....

Rhamm is able to kick out this time as he slowly sits up.

Mike: Well, HBK strikes first. Now he just needs to keep the advantage.
Janelle: That won't be easy, Mike. There's a lot of time left for Rhamm to catch up.

Once Rhamm has sat up, HBK locks him in a sleeper hold, trying to knock him out again. Rhamm struggles and reaches for the ropes, but eventually he starts fading. The ref sees him almost out and lifts his arm up. It falls to the mat. He grabs it again; same result. The ref tells the timekeeper to get ready and grabs Rhamm's arm a third time. He lifts it up before releasing it. Rhamm is able to stop it this time and starts to get his strength back. HBK tries to hold him down, but Rhamm is able to get to a knee. Once there, Rhamm sends an elbow into Michaels' gut, weakening his grip a little bit. With the grip lessened, Rhamm is able to get back to his feet. He sends another elbow into Shawn's gut before managing to get his left arm behind HBK and lift him up into a back suplex. HBK arches his back as Rhamm struggles to get to his side.

Clock: 21:23.

Rhamm is finally able to stand up, still holding his jaw. Michaels is slow to stand, but is finally able to do so. Rhamm runs and knocks HBK down with a clothesline. HBK quickly gets back up, only to be leveled by another clothesline from The Animal. HBK is slow to get up a third time and Rhamm is right there. Rhamm grabs HBK's wrist and whips him into the ropes, knocking him down with a shoulder block on the rebound. Rhamm immediately falls for an elbow drop, feeling the momentum shift to his favor. He tries a pin after the elbow.

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HBK is able to kick out. Rhamm gets up as quickly as he can. Shawn rolls onto his stomach and begins to get up. Rhamm cuts him off by stomping on his right hand. Shawn curls his hand up into his chest as Rhamm goes around behind HBK. He proceeds to grab HBK's left ankle and lifts it up. He kicks at his knee a couple of times as Shawn yells in some pain. Rhamm then steps over Shawn's leg, locking in a Half Boston Crab. Rhamm reaches back, trying to finish the Locked Horns. Shawn, however, has his arms in front of him as he tries to reach the ropes. Rhamm stops trying for the arm, knowing that he has HBK in the center of the ring. Rhamm takes a quick glance at the clock: 18:34. Rhamm wrenches on the knee of HBK, hearing him scream and realizing that if he can eliminate the plant leg of HBK's, he shouldn't be able to clock him again with the SCM. The ref continues to ask Michaels if he wants to give up, but Shawn continues to reach for the ropes. 30 more seconds pass and it seems like an eternity. 1 minute. Shawn is finally able to start crawling to the ropes.

Mike: I don't know how long Rhamm's had that crab locked in, but it's got to do some damage to Michaels!
Janelle: That's all good and well if Rhamm wants to injure Shawn, but it doesn't look like it's going to do much good to get a victory.

Rhamm feels Shawn crawl towards the ropes. Shawn is only a couple of inches away and Rhamm then to grab Shawn's right leg. Shawn grabs the ropes just as Rhamm grabs his leg. The ref tells Rhamm to break the hold, which he does at the count of 4. Rhamm stands in the center of the ring and waits for Shawn to pull himself up. Shawn finally does, keeping as much weight as possible off of his left leg. He turns back to Rhamm who plants him with the Rockcrusher! Rhamm immediately tries a pin.

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2....

HBK is BARELY able to kick out. Rhamm sits up and gets to his knees. HBK rolls onto his side. Rhamm stands up and picks HBK off the mat before hitting him with a 2nd Rockcrusher! He again tries a pin.

1....
2....
3! Time: 15:08.

Rhamm rolls off of HBK and waits for him to stand.

Mike: Well, we're halfway through this match, Janelle. Who do you think could win this now that both Rhamm and Michaels have a victory?
Janelle: Well, Rhamm has certainly issued more punishment and may have taken out that leg of Shawn's. That'll certainly hamper his ability to use the Sweet Chin Music, but won't completely eliminate it.

HBK rolls onto his stomach and slowly begins to stand up. Rhamm goes over to him when he does and whips him into the corner. HBK hits the turnbuckle hard and then gets sandwiched by Rhamm's clothesline. Rhamm proceeds to punch HBK's temple a couple more times before lifting him up so that he's sitting on the top turnbuckle. Rhamm sends another right into the side of Shawn's head before climbing up onto the second turnbuckle himself. He sets Shawn up for a superplex and tries to lift him off. Shawn blocks the attempt before sending a couple of punches into Rhamm's gut. Shawn finally gets his head free and sends a few shots into Rhamm's temple, eventually forcing the Animal off the turnbuckle. Rhamm lies dazed on the mat as HBK finishes climbing to the top before taking flight, connecting with the elbow drop! HBK stays on for the pin.

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2...

Rhamm is able to kick out before rolling outside the ring. Rhamm falls to his knee outside as HBK slowly gets back up to standing, still favoring his injured leg. Christy comes over to check on Rhamm and see how he's doing. She helps Rhamm up as HBK comes over to the ropes, grabbing the top rope and vaulting over towards the duo! Rhamm sees HBK coming and pushes Christy out of the way, but is unable to get out of the way himself. Both men lay outside the ring as the ref begins a 10-count. At the count of 4 both men begin to stir. Shawn is able to get back to his feet first at the count of 7 and rolls back into the ring. Rhamm gets up at the count of 9 and rolls himself barely inside the ring.

HBK sees Rhamm's position and runs against the ropes. On the rebound, HBK hits a baseball slide dropkick to Rhamm's side, forcing the Animal back outside the ring. Christy wants to come over to help, but is afraid that Shawn may attack unexpectedly again. Rhamm makes his way back to the ring apron and uses it to pull himself up. HBK waits in the ring and takes a look at the clock: 11:34. Rhamm finally pulls himself back into the ring and uses the ropes to slowly pull himself up. HBK grabs Rhamm's hand when he stands and whips him into the opposite ropes. HBK then backs into the ropes himself and runs back at Rhamm, hitting a crossbody on the big man. HBK stays on him for a pin attempt.

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2...

Rhamm kicks out. HBK stays on the Animal, connecting with several punches to his skull. HBK gets up, grimacing a little as his leg is still hurting. Rhamm rolls onto his stomach as HBK waits. He gets ready to try the Music again as Rhamm begins to stand. Rhamm stands wobbily, but stands. He finally turns back to Michaels, who comes out of the corner. Unfortunately, his leg buckles and he can't finish the Music. Rhamm sees HBK drop and pounces. He goes over and grabs the injured leg of HBK, kicking it a few more times. Rhamm again steps over and puts HBK into the Half Boston Crab. This time, though, HBK's right hand was by his own thigh and Rhamm is able to reach back and grab it, completing the Locked Horns. HBK yells in pain as Rhamm looks at the time: 9:25. Rhamm gets his balance and manages to stand up with the Locked Horns in place, forcing HBK to yell out even more.

After a few seconds, Shawn has no choice but to tap out. Time: 9:08.

Rhamm releases the Locked Horns and stumbles forward to the ropes as Shawn lays on the mat holding his left knee. Rhamm turns around and sees Shawn hurting. He decides to try and break HBK's knee and goes back to it. He tries to put HBK into a Half Boston Crab again, but this time HBK has his senses back and kicks Rhamm off and into the corner. HBK slowly stands, still favoring his left leg, as Rhamm watches. When Shawn finally stands, Rhamm runs in and brings his knee into Shawn's gut, bending him over. Rhamm then sets HBK up for the Avalanche. Rhamm's able to lift HBK up but Shawn manages to shift his weight behind Rhamm, landing hard and leaning against the ropes. As Rhamm turns around, Shawn is able to muster up enough strength to clock the Animal with the Music again. Both men collapse to the mat afterwards: HBK on his stomach, Rhamm flat on his back. Neither man moves as the crowd erupts in cheers. The ref begins a 10-count.

1.....neither man moves.
2.....still nothing.
3.....nothing.
4.....HBK begins to stir.
5.....HBK tries to get up.
6.....Shawn finally begins to roll towards Rhamm.
7.....Shawn stalls as he rolls.
8.....Shawn is finally able to cover the Animal.

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2....

Rhamm is BARELY able to kick out. The ref takes a look at the clock: 6:44. Both men take about 45 seconds to stand up. Rhamm leans against the ropes with a dazed look in his eyes as Shawn tries to keep a majority of his weight off of his injured leg. Shawn eventually goes over to Rhamm and tries to whip him into the ropes. Rhamm is able to reverse it and bends down to hit a backbody drop. HBK has it scouted and kicks Rhamm's chest with his bad leg. Rhamm is sent upright and back a little bit as HBK holds his leg. Shawn moves in again to kick Rhamm's gut, but Rhamm catches his leg. Rhamm immediately tries to trip Shawn so he's on his back, but HBK catches him with an Enziguri instead. Rhamm drops to his knees, then his stomach as HBK recuperates. Shawn finally goes over and turns Rhamm over before making a cover.

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Rhamm still kicks out. Shawn, getting frusterated, looks at the clock: 3:57. Shawn quickly gets up and positions himself for a third SCM. Rhamm takes a long time getting to his feet. He crawls to the ropes first, then starts pulling himself up. Rhamm looks at the clock himself: 3:12. Only 3 minutes and 12 seconds to survive and he goes on to face Zarel at Showdown. He turns around, looking to finish Shawn off. Instead, he gets pelted by a THIRD chorus of Sweet Chin Music. This time, Shawn is able to make the cover.

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3! Time: 3:01.

Shawn immediately gets up, knowing that in order to get a guaranteed shot at Zarel he needs one more win over the Animal. Rhamm rolls onto his stomach and begins to make his way back to his feet. Shawn waits and, as Rhamm begins to get vertical, runs against the ropes. Rhamm stands and is hit by a forearm from Shawn. HBK tries to kip up, but he's forced back to the mat by his injured leg. He holds it as Rhamm again rolls to his knees. Both men slowly get back to their feet as the crowd yells out "2 minutes!" The two trade blows until Rhamm is able to punch HBK back into the ropes. He tries to whip Shawn into the corner, but puts his head on the middle turnbuckle and rolls up before rolling back down. Rhamm sees him and, as Shawn turns around, Rhamm levels him with a clothesline. Rhamm stays on HBK for a pin attempt.

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Shawn's able to kick out. Rhamm gets to his knee. He sees the clock: 1:08. He decides to try and end this the way he knows best: breaking Shawn. He goes over and grabs Shawns injured leg, kicking it a couple of times. He pulls Shawn into the center of the ring before turning HBK over into the Half Crab. HBK yells in pain as Rhamm sees the seconds tick away.

50....49....48....

Rhamm tries to reach back and finish the Horns again, but Shawn has his arms in front of him. Rhamm can only hold onto the leg of Shawn as hard as he can, wrenching on the knee. Shawn cries in pain but begins to make his way to the ropes.

37....36....35....

Mike: This is gonna be close Janelle! It looks like Shawn may tap at any moment!
Janelle: Don't be so sure, Mike. He's getting close to the ropes.

At the last second, HBK pushes with his hands and manages to get to the ropes. The ref tells Rhamm to break the hold. When Rhamm refuses, the ref begins his count. Rhamm breaks the hold at 4, throwing Shawn's leg to the mat.

18....17....16....

Rhamm sees the clock ticking down and pulls Shawn up. Shawn surprises Rhamm with an atomic drop before bouncing against the ropes and connecting with another forearm!

9....8....7....

Shawn goes for a quick cover.

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Rhamm gets his shoulder up as both men lay on the mat as time runs out.

BUZZER!!!

Mike: Okay, so now I'm confused. Both Rhamm and Shawn had two victories over each other. So, who goes on to face Zarel?
Janelle: Well, Mike. That's something that I'm going to have to think about during the next week.

Suddenly, Stricken by Disturbed plays through the arena as Zarel makes his way from backstage. He walks down to and into the ring, looking at the bodies of Michaels and Rhamm struggling to get back up. Rhamm is able to stand first and Zarel goes over to him, picking him up and spiking him with the Cradle Piledriver. Zarel then turns his attention to Michaels and slams him down with the D-Bomb. Zarel stands over both bodies with his arms raised up to the crowd