Chapter 66 is here, and I have to say, WWE did a good job with their Payback show. I wasn't happy with them only having a six-day build to the PPV. However, it wasn't bad, and they did a decent job with the show. AEW's show…wasn't bad, but I am so tired of seeing them doing all these big spots in every single match, not a lot of storytelling, and no one looking like a big star.
Also, fuck Tony Khan, their doctor, and the referees for not stopping the match completely. Yes, I know they called for the bell and it looked like it was done. But Matt refused to end it, their "doctor" said he was fine, and the match continued. I want to meet this doctor of their and slap the fuck out of him for what he did.
Also, lecture the referee for not stopping it completely. I used to ref and I've been told if the wrestler can't continue then stop it. I made that mistake not stopping Brian Cage's match when he got hurt last year and that was on me. However, I'm not in AEW and these refs should have known better than to continue on with the match.
So, fuck them for not stopping it. I don't care if you will get chewed out for it. Its better than risking the other guy possibly suffering a serious injury. So, again, fuck them.
Oh, and they fucked over my boy MJF. They had one of the best heels in the company, who could have carried the title. Instead, you decide to keep boring Moxley as champion. Good work, you fucking idiots.
Anyways, last time we saw the buildup for Money in the Bank. How are things going to go? Will Ruby get what is rightfully hers? Will her friends all end up walking out with their own win? And will I have things go differently than the actual buildup to last year's Money in the Bank? (don't I always?)
Check out the chapter to find out then and time to get started with the disclaimer. I don't own anything from WWE. I only own my OCs for the story. Also, a big thanks to my friend theXman99 for his help and support.
Now, let the chapter begin and enjoy everyone.
One More Opportunity
SmackDown 4/23/19
The show opens up at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The crowd cheered loudly as they got ready for an exciting night. They showed the Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion, Becky Lynch teaming up with Karina Khan and Gail Kim. They will go up against Charlotte Flair, Lacey Evans, and Jasmine Strong.
Becky looking to get a bit of payback after the beatdown from this past Monday night at the hands of Charlotte and Lacey. So, Becky is looking forward to some payback on both women for what they did to her. All while needing to gain some momentum going into her PPV match, where she is defending both her titles. All in the same night.
They also showed the Lucha Knights going up against Wes Briscoe and Garrett Bischoff in a tag team match. While in the main event it will be Daniel Bryan will be going one-on-one with Xavier Woods. They even showed the confrontation between all eight participants in the Money in the Bank ladder match for the men side.
But before any of that happens, the show opens up with Natalya, Ember Moon, and Mickie James from Raw going up against Mandy Rose, Bayley, and Naomi, representing SmackDown Live. The crowd cheered loudly for both teams as the women get ready for this match. Yes, the ones teaming with each other don't like it, but they all want to gain momentum for Money in the Bank. Also, gaining favors with their bosses isn't so bad too.
Natalya started things off for her team against Mandy. The two women started off slowly and began countering one another, before Natalya trips Mandy then tries to lock in the Sharpshooter. Mandy tags Bayley in and gets out. Ember tags herself in and soon goes at it with Bayley as the two women go after one another. The two former NXT Women's Champions going back and forth as they get the crowd going into the match.
Both trying to get a quick roll-up, inside cradle, and even backslide pin on the other. Each kicking out before they go for a double Dropkick and then go to their corner. Mickie James and Naomi tag themselves in and soon begin going at it as well. Mickie though goes at it more aggressively and tries wearing down Naomi.
Naomi though managed to fight back and even begins getting back some control. She even hits the Rear-View and sends Mickie to the outside. Naomi then goes for a big dive, but Mickie hits her with an elbow. She then goes to Suplex her to the outside, but Naomi gets freed and hits an Enzuigiri knocking her opponent to the floor.
Naomi goes for a dive again, but Natalya blocks her path, while Ember checks on Mickie. Mandy and Bayley go over to confront their opponents as Natalya has the referee keep them back. The referee does so, but this allows Naomi to run over, hide a Baseball Slide, and then grabs Natalya before getting her in a Powerbomb position. She then throws Natalya into Ember and Mickie taking them out as the crowd cheered loudly before the show goes into commercial break.
When the show comes back, Mickie is in control after she clipped Naomi's left leg. This allowed Mickie and her team to take over as they try wearing her down. The fans cheered for Naomi as they try getting her to fight back. Bayley and Mandy call for their partner to tag them in.
To fight back and keep going. Mickie kept making sure to tag her partners in to keep Naomi from getting the better of them. But when Natalya got tagged in and went for the Sharpshooter, Naomi managed to kick her repeatedly and get freed before she can turn her on her back. Naomi then hits the Superkick before she tags in Bayley for the hot tag.
Bayley begins running wild and gets the crowd going as she feels confident, she'll win. Bayley gets ready for the finish and goes to the top rope, but Mickie tries to stop her and goes to the top rope. Natalya joins her, but Naomi and Mandy stop them. They then hit a double Powerbomb on both Natalya and Mickie.
Bayley leaps off and hits the Diving Elbow Drop on Ember. She goes for the Bayley-to-Belly, but then when her partners were on the apron to leave, Mandy trips Naomi to the floor. Mandy then grabs a hold of Naomi and then throws her into the steel steps. Bayley got distracted by this and yelled at Mandy for what she's doing.
This distraction allowed Ember to get to the top rope and when Bayley turned around, Ember leaps off to hit the Eclipse! She goes for the cover getting one…two…and three! Ember Moon got the win for Raw and for her team. Mandy begins walking off, not caring if she cost her team the win.
This was never about her brand or being friendly with her teammates. This was payback for the last two weeks and she got it. She begins mocking Naomi, who is being checked on by the officials. All while Mickie James, Natalya, and Ember Moon stand tall.
Daniel Bryan is backstage talking to Michael Cole earlier in the day about WrestleMania. He talked about how everything was going according to plan. He had Kofi Kingston right where he wanted him, he had him beat, and he was going to continue on with his reign as WWE Champion. But something went wrong.
He kept re-watching the match and couldn't figure out what had happened. He knows he had Kofi beaten, there was no way he should have been able to keep on fighting, and yet he did. Bryan though thinks he finally found out what helped Kofi win…his friends. He remembers Big E and Xavier Woods at ringside, distracting Bryan.
They broke his concentration, they prevented him from finishing Kofi off, and he knows they must have cheated to win. He knows Kofi couldn't beat him on his own and so he had his friends help him. Well, Big E is now gone and tonight, he'll take out Xavier as well. Once he's gone too, then its only a matter of time before he finishes off Kofi then takes back what is rightfully his.
The next match has Erick Rowan coming out with the Wyatt Family to take on Killian Dain with Sanity. It was a physical match between the two powerhouses of both groups. The fans cheered loudly for Erick, while the crowd booed for Killian. Both men went back and forth, trying to gain momentum for their upcoming show.
Sanity also looked to try gaining some momentum, especially after losing at WrestleMania and then last week. So, they are looking to try getting a win. But Rowan was not going down so easily and was doing all he can to not let his teammates down. Rowan managed to fight off against the big man and begins making his comeback.
Rowan managed to even catch Killian when he went for his running Crossbody and hit him with a Powerslam. Rowan went for the finish, but Nikki Cross got on the apron to get involved. Rosemary got in the ring, runs over, and spears Nikki through the ropes to the floor. Soon, Bray and Luke run over as well to join in the fight as both teams go at it. Rowan went for the Chokeslam, but Killian got behind him and lift him up on the shoulder.
Killian then hits the Ulster Plantation! He goes for the cover getting one…two…and three! Killian Dain got the win for his team and soon Sanity begin leaving up the entrance stage. All while the Wyatt Family get in the ring to check on Erick. Yes, tonight was a bit of a setback for the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, but they know that they'll get the momentum back.
*Mucha Lucha* begins to play as the fans cheered loudly. Luna Guerrera and Olivia Knight soon came out with the Miz as the fans cheered them on. The crowd sing along to the songs and head towards the ring.
"The following is a tag team match, set for one-fall! Introducing first, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Luna Guerrera and Olivia Knight…THE LUCHA KNIGHTS!" Greg Hamilton announced as the women and the Miz all enter the ring.
All looking forward to this match, especially how this is the first match Luna and Olivia are in that involves the men. They didn't mind and are looking to get a little payback. Oh, they knew Bully's girlfriend was the one that slapped Olivia. But, it didn't mean they wouldn't try hurting her friends.
The Miz grabs a mic and paces around before he begins to speak up. "Its been a while, hasn't it?" he asked the fans knowing he hasn't been around since WrestleMania. "I have to admit, I wasn't sure if I wanted to come back or not after what happened. After everything that I had to go through, I was sure I would have my revenge. That I would get back at the guy who tried to end my career, but at WrestleMania…I lost. I lost not just in front of all of you, but I lost in front of my family, my wife, and my daughter…essentially…I failed them."
Maryse had kept trying to tell him he didn't fail them, but a part of him felt like he did. He knew Bully would play dirty and would do anything to win. Just like he would. He let his guard down and it cost him the match.
"And because of that, I…I began questioning if I should even come back. If I had what it took to beat the one who tried to end my career. If I have what it takes to beat him. Until…" the Miz begins to form a small smile and looks up at the fans. "Until Shane McMahon came to see me. He told me that yes, I lost and there's nothing I can do to change that, except one thing. To keep moving forward. To not give up, to keep on fighting, and prove Bully Ray wrong."
The Miz brings up how Shane told him that Bully Ray proved to everyone he couldn't beat him. He showed him the full-match and showed how Miz was beating him. How he showed he could hold his own against him, but also was beating him down within an inch of his life. The only reason he took control was with the help of his friends.
"Shane showed me that Bully Ray knew he couldn't beat me. He knew he couldn't take me down on his own, because he was afraid of me. He was afraid that I was more vicious, more dangerous, and more of a man than him. He knew it and that's why he was hoping he wouldn't come back, because he now knows what I am capable of!" said the Miz as the fans, Luna, and Olivia all applaud the Miz knowing he's right.
"Bully Ray! At WrestleMania, you got one over on me because of your friends. This time, it won't go down the same way. This time, I've got backup of my own," the Miz then turns to Luna and Olivia, and smiled. "Yeah, they may not be like your boys, but that's good, because unlike them, they've got bigger balls than them."
The fans cheered and laughed, as the Miz hands the mic over to Olivia to speak up. "Wes Brsicoe, Garrett Bischoff, you boys made a big mistake getting in our faces. You both think because we're girls that we can't hold our own against you? Well, unlike you two, we've actually been world heavyweight champions everywhere we've been to. And we didn't get to come here because of our last names, little boys."
Luna took the mic and begins speaking up next. "Garrett, Bischoff, no se preocupe, no vamos a poner fin a sus carreras. Vamos a acabar con los dos incluso antes de que comiencen sus carreras. Prepárate, porque ahora estás subiendo al ring con los verdaderos luchadores, y te convertiremos en nuestra perra!"
Luna hands the mic over back to Miz who speaks up next. "Bully Ray, I know deep down how afraid you are of me and you should be. At Money in the Bank, I'm going to show you and the world once again, why I am the Miz and I'm…" the Miz moves the mic up as the fans all shouted 'AWESOME!' loudly, before Miz says it softly. "Awesome."
The Miz leaves the mic in the middle of the ring, as he begins to leave the ring. Soon, *The Beaten Paths* begins to play as Bully Ray comes out with Wes Briscoe, Garrett Bischoff, and Velvet Sky as the crowd booed loudly at them.
All four pose on the entrance stage, before they head towards the ring. The Miz grabs a steel chair and got it ready to use against Bully if he tried anything. Bully stops in front of the ring, brings Wes and Garrett close before whispering their plan. Once he finished he sends them both into the ring as Wes and Garrett go in to pose, while the referee keeps Luna and Oliva back.
The moment that Luna and Olivia begin removing their titles, they are attacked by Wes and Garrett from behind. The referee calls for the bell to begin the match, while trying to get the men off the women. Garrett is seen beating down Luna in the corner, while Wes is stomping at Olivia down in the corner opposite from them. They then pick both women up and then whip them into each other.
However, Luna corkscrews over Olivia, who runs at Garrett hitting him with a Spear into the corner, while Luna hits a European Uppercut to Wes in the corner. The crowd cheered loudly, while Bully looked on surprised by this. The Miz applauds the athleticism of both women. Luna and Olivia pick up Wes then whip him into the ropes.
Olivia hits him with an Inverted Atomic Drop, before Luna hits the ropes then hits a low Dropkick on Wes's left leg knocking him down. Olivia hits the ropes, leaps over Wes, and locks in a Bridging Reverse Chinlock, before Luna hits the ropes again and hits a Dropkick to the side of Wes' head taking him out.
Garrett came at them, but they ducked a Clothesline attempt, kicked him right in the gut at the same time, and Olivia lifts him up for a Side Slam Backbreaker! However, she holds him in place, while Luna goes to the top rope and hits a Diving Elbow Drop on Wes. Wes rolls to the outside and joins Garrett. Bully and Velvet begin yelling at them, telling them this isn't part of the plan.
Olivia hits the ropes and goes for a dive, but Wes and Garrett run out of the way towards the corner. Olivia though leaps over and lands on the apron. Luna then runs over and leaps over the corner turnbuckle to hit a Over the Top Rope Somersault Plancha! Luna lands on her opponents and then gets on the barricade as she gets the crowd going.
Luna then sets both guys close to each other on the floor before Olivia rushes over and jumps off the apron to hit a Back Senton landing on both guys. The crowd popped and begin chanting 'This is Awesome!' and 'Lucha Knights!' repeatedly. The Miz applauds the work from both women, while Bully and Velvet look on angrily as the show goes to commercial break.
*End of Commercial Break*
The show comes back with Luna in the corner of Aces & Eights after Velvet got involved distracting Luna, which allowed Wes to throw her off the top rope and land on the mat. Wes and Garrett begin beating down Luna in the corner, with Wes distracting the referee, allowing Garrett to choke her. Olivia tried to tell the referee what's going on, but Garrett stops it before he gets caught. Wes then picks up Luna and holds her, then tags Garrett in.
Garrett kicks Luna in the gut and then gets her in a Chinlock. Trying to wear her down as the crowd cheers her on. The Miz and Olivia tried to rally Luna up to make the tag, while Bully and Velvet mock her. Luna begins slowly getting back up, then begins hitting Garrett in the gut and gets freed.
Luna hits the ropes and goes for a move, but Garrett hits her with a Back Elbow, taking her down. Garrett goes for the cover, but Luna kicks out at one. Garrett then punched Olivia knocking her off the apron. Garrett pulls Luna away from the corner and sees Olivia going into the ring.
Garrett tells the referee to stop her, which he does as the referee tries to get Olivia to get out of the ring. Olivia is held back as she gets into an argument with the referee, while Garrett and Wes attacked Luna. They then tag out and Wes is now in as he begins choking Luna against the ropes. The referee sees this and gets him to stop him.
Wes begins arguing with the referee, while Garrett chokes Luna on the bottom rope. The Miz though goes after him, but Wes tells the referee to turn around to see what Miz is doing. The referee tells Miz to back off and stay in his corner. This allowed Bully and Velvet to pull Olivia off the apron then throw her against the barricade trying to take her out. They then move away before the referee sees this.
The crowd booed loudly as Wes and Garrett see they have control now of the match. They lift Luna up and then hit a double Clothesline. Wes goes for the cover getting one…two and Luna kicked out. Wes picks up Luna and tags Garrett in. They whip her across the ropes for a double Flapjack.
However, when they are lifted up, Luna held on to their necks and brings them down for a double DDT! The crowd cheered loudly as all three competitors are now down. Luna begins getting the crowd going as she gets the crowd behind her. Olivia begins to slowly recover and make her way up.
But Velvet tried to distract the referee to keep the tag from being made. Bully used this chance to grab Olivia and throws her over the barricade into the crowd. However, this allowed Miz to run over and throw a chair into his face knocking him down. The crowd cheered loudly as Miz now begins attacking Bully on the floor.
Bully managed to get him off and begins retreating. The Miz begins chasing after Bully as the match continued on. Wes pulls out a hammer and prepares to use it, but Luna kicks him in the groin. She then takes the hammer and then throws it at Garrett before falling on the mat, while the fans laughed knowing what she did.
The referee turns around to see Garrett with the hammer and begins questioning what he's doing with it. Garrett realizes what happened and throws the hammer away telling the referee he didn't use it. The referee argues with Garrett about this, while Luna used the distraction to get behind Garrett to roll him up from behind, but only did it to roll him over on his knees and kicks him in the side of the head. Olivia gets back on the apron and Luna tags her partner in as Olivia lifts up Garrett with ease and hits a German Suplex!
Olivia catches Wes who came running at her and hits an overhead Belly-to-Belly showing her power. Olivia yells loudly as she begins running wild. She picks up Garrett again and hits an Inverted Suplex from behind! Olivia then grabs Garrett and hits a Dragon Suplex!
Olivia turns to Luna and nods as they both begin to finish this match. Olivia lifts up Garrett on her shoulders, while Luna goes to the top rope. Luna leaps off and hits a Blockbuster, while Olivia falls back for the Electric Chair! They go for the cover getting one…two…and three!
The crowd cheered loudly as Olivia and Luna got the big win.
"Here are your winners, the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions…THE LUCHA KNIGHTS!' Greg Hamilton announced as the Miz heads back in the ring to join his partners.
The Miz raises both their hands, while Velvet Sky checks on Wes and Garrett. Bully Ray watched on from the back after being chased by the Miz. Bully Ray looks on angrily with what happened, but he knew this was a minor setback. They will get back at the Miz and his little sidekicks.
Mark his word, this war is not over yet. It has only just begun.
Backstage
Ruby is in the back as she gets ready for the interview, she is going to be involved in her second Money in the Bank ladder match and she knew how important this is for her. Last year, she was close. Oh, so very close on winning the briefcase and getting her chance at glory.
She's asked for some time off before the show since she didn't want to risk pissing off someone who isn't involved in the match. Otherwise, the same shit that happened last year will happen again. So, just in case she'll avoid any sort of trouble until she wins the briefcase. So far, everything was going the same as every Money in the Bank show.
Everyone giving interviews on why they should win it. Everyone talking about how much this means to them. Everyone talking about what they will do when they win the briefcase. But her?
She isn't going to do any of that. Ruby has been without her title since the end of 2017. She has come close every time she tried to fight for it, but every time it has been taken from her. Now this time. This time, she'll be guaranteed to win it all and she won't let it get taken from her.
So far, only two people in the match have won the ladder match and only one was successful. Out of the eight participants, only two have been world champions. Orton and herself. So, the others will be hungry to try winning the match and become champion. So, she better be ready, because hell will be unleashed soon.
The door opened and in came Renee Young. She sat down next to Ruby and begins the interview since she knew Ruby was only here for a little bit.
"Ruby, thank you for meeting me. I wanted to ask you about your upcoming match at Money in the Bank. You are going to be competing in your second Money in the Bank ladder match. A match you competed in last year and you came close on winning," until of course Renee brought up about Big Cass getting involved in the match. "How confident are you about going into this match and possibly winning the Money in the Bank briefcase? Do you have a different strategy than last year?"
Ruby moves both her hands up and looks away from Renee, trying to figure out what exactly she'll say. "Honestly? I'm not 100% confident I will win, especially with what I have gone through. Every time it looks like I'm about to win, something or someone comes along to take it away from me. Every time I reached up to grab the brass ring once again, its snatched away at the last second. Since 2017, I've had chances after chances to take back what was rightfully mine and every time…"
Ruby sighed as she looks down at the floor and took a deep breath before she continued. "I do have a plan though. I plan to win no matter what. I plan to go into this match, and I will do whatever I have to do to take back what is rightfully mine, no matter the odds. Not to prove something to anyone, but I have to."
Ruby looks up at Renee and leans back against her seat. "I cannot lose again. I cannot accept defeat on the chin again and I will not let anyone get in my way. Friend or foe, I will destroy everyone that gets in my way. And when I win the briefcase…" she then gave a small scoffed before she replied. "Whoever is holding my WWE title, I hope you won't take it personally when I cash it in on you and take back what is rightfully mine. So, you better be ready, because the wolf, is taking back what stolen from me. And no one…no one Renee will get in my way."
Ruby soon finished staring in the distance, while knowing she needs to gain momentum going into possibly one of her most important matches.
Later
The show continued with Rey Mysterio going one-on-one with Shinsuke Nakamura. Sakura Muta is at ringside on commentary to watch the match. She's questioned about why she's accepted this match with Rey, and she explains that she has always seen Rey as a legend. A man who started at a young age in wrestling and despite the odds stacked against him, became one of the greatest wrestlers in the business.
The greatest underdog, who no one ever thought would become world champion, ended up becoming world champion. Not once, but three-times. She has so much respect for him and has been looking forward to fighting against him. Outside of WWE, she's never had a chance to go up against the master of the 619. So, she's looking forward to facing off against him, and prove herself.
Rey and Nakamura went back and forth during the conversation. Nakamura tried to wear down Rey and keep him from flying around. However, Rey managed to surprise Nakamura and regain some momentum. He even avoided the Kinshasa and knocks Nakamura on the top middle rope.
Rey hits the 619 and then a Frog Splash before he gets the one…two…and three! Rey has defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and has gained momentum into his title match against Sakura. Sakura stood up and applaud Rey's performance, while holding her title up. Rey motions towards it and vows to win the title from her.
Sakura isn't worried and is looking forward to proving herself against Rey one-on-one.
*Let's Go (the Royal We)* by Run the Jewels begins to play as the crowd cheered loudly for the arrival of the Terror from Down Under, Jasmine Strong. Jasmine came out looking focused for her match tonight. She knew she has a chance to get a little bit of payback against her opponents tonight. Against Karina for taking her title and Becky for taking her moment at WrestleMania.
Jasmine poses in the middle of the ring and yells loudly before she heads towards the ring. "The following is a six-women Tag Team match set for one-fall!" Greg Hamilton begins to announce. "Introducing first, from Sydney, Australia, she is the Terror from Down Under…JASMINE STRONG!"
Jasmine gets in the ring and poses as the crowd cheers for the tall woman. All while looking forward to seeing the destruction she is going to unleash at Money in the Bank.
*Like a Lady* begins to play next as Lacey Evans coms out looking fancy as always. Lacey gets booed by the crowd, while she just ignores them and heads towards the ring.
"Introducing her tag team partners, from Parris Island, South Carolina…LACEY EVANS!" Greg Hamilton announced as Lacey gets on the apron and poses.
She then turns to Jasmine and tells her to help open the ropes to let her in the ring. Jasmine rolled her eyes and picks her up and brings her over the top rope with ease. Lacey just stood there a little surprised, while Jasmine just stays in her corner. She clearly wasn't happy to be teaming up with Charlotte and Lacey. But she'll suck it up in order to get what is hers.
*Recognition* begins to play next as the crowd begins booing loudly for the arrival of Charlotte Flair. She came out with her robe and posed on the entrance stage, while Jasmine looks on annoyed.
"Introducing next, from the Queen City…CHARLOTTE FLAIR!" Greg Hamilton announced as Charlotte heads up the steps and, on the apron, while motioning to the referee to lift her ropes for her.
The referee does so, and Charlotte gets in the ring to pose. She then turns to Jasmine and the two clearly show their disdain for one another. It was no secret that Charlotte still hated Jasmine for stealing her moment to be in the main event of WrestleMania, while Jasmine blames Charlotte for her losing her Intercontinental title. So, the two have a reason to hate each other, while Lacey doesn't care as long as she gets to weaken Becky before their title match.
*Strong and Sexy (Stronger)* begins to play as Gail Kim came out to a standing ovation from the fans. Making her return to the main roster since 2011. She was now back and looked ready for action since her time on NXT.
"Introducing next, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada…GAIL KIM!" Greg Hamilton announced as Gail heads towards the ring but stops as she sees the three women waiting for her to get inside.
But Gail instead stops and then turn to the entrance stage. *Black & Yellow* begins to play as the fans cheered loudly for the arrival of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. Karina Khan came out wearing her title around her waist and poses on the entrance stage, while they chant her name.
"Introducing next, from London, England, she is the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion…KARINA KHAN!" Greg Hamilton as Karina heads down towards ringside where she gives a hug towards Gail Kim. Gail returns the hug and as the two women look ready for their match.
They then move their left/right arms towards the entrance stage as *Celtic Invasion* begins to play, with the fans cheering loudly. They soon saw the arrival of the Man herself. Becky Lynch soon came out with both the Raw and SmackDown Women's titles as she poses on the entrance stage.
"And introducing their partner, from Duplin, Ireland, she is the WWE Raw and SmackDown Women Champions…BECKY LYNCH!" Greg Hamilton announced as Becky heads towards ringside to join her teammates.
The three women soon rushed into the ring and begin attacking their opponents as the bell is rung. Becky goes right after Lacey, Karina goes right after Charlotte, and Gail goes right after Jasmine. Becky tackles Lacey to the outside and begins brawling with her, while Charlotte threw Karina into the corner and begins stomping her. Jasmine is seen choking Gail in the corner as well as the referee tries to regain some order.
Charlotte whips Karina into the corner where Jasmine is at, but Karina reverses and Charlotte is knocked into Jasmine. Jasmine stops attacking Gail and turns to Charlotte, looking pissed. Charlotte tries to tell her it was an accident and to focus on their opponents. Jasmine pushes her and tells her she isn't going to do what she wants.
Charlotte gets mad and slaps Jasmine in the face then tells her to do what she tells her because she is the queen. Jasmine grabs Charlotte by the throat and reminds her she isn't her queen. Gail and Karina used this distraction to get to the top rope then hit a diving Missile Dropkick into both women taking them out. Karina and Gail kicked up as they get the crowd going.
Meanwhile, on the outside, Becky this a Back Suplex on Lacey on the announce table before grabbing her by the hair then throws her into the steel steps. Becky gets in the ring and joins her teammates as they get the crowd riled up just before the show goes into commercial break.
*End of commercial break*
The show comes back to show Karina slamming Charlotte into the corner, while their teammates are on the apron in their own corner. Charlotte drives her elbow into Karina's gut and then slams her into the corner as well, before she delivers a big chop. Karina headbutts Charlotte in the head causing her to stagger. Charlotte runs at her, but Karina kicks her left leg out and causes her to trip on the middle turnbuckle.
Karina tags Gail in who goes to the corner across from Charlotte, runs over, and hits a Corner Crossbody as she slides between the top and middle rope. She pushes Charlotte forward and goes to the top rope before hitting a Front Dropkick taking her down. Gail goes for the cover getting one…two and Charlotte kicked out.
Charlotte rolls away from Gail before tagging in Jasmine. The crowd cheered loudly as Jasmine was tagged in and was soon coming face-to-face with Gail Kim. Gail didn't seem to mind this and has fought against women bigger than herself. Plus, she owed Jasmine after their encounter in WarGames.
Jasmine stands in front of Gail and looks down at her. Gail looks up at her and she slaps her across the face. Jasmine smiled a little and goes for a punch, but Gail ducks it and begins kicking Jasmine's legs to try chopping her down. Jasmine pushes Gail back, but she comes back and hits a Low Dropkick trying to wear her down. Jasmine did fall on one-knee, as Gail begins wailing on her with punches to the face.
Jasmine pushes her back once more, as Gail punches Charlotte and then Lacey. Gail goes to the top rope and then goes for a Crossbody. Jasmine though caught her and lifts her up with ease as the fans cheered. Jasmine then goes for a Running Powerslam, but Gail wiggles out of her grip and goes for a Crucifix Bomb pin.
Jasmine though wasn't having any of it and instead hits a Samoan Drop. Dropping her weight on Gail and knocking the air out of her. Jasmine gets up and goes to pick Gail, up, but Lacey tags herself in when she saw how close Jasmine was. Jasmine turns to Lacey, upset that she tagged herself in.
Lacey tells her to get out of the ring and slamming Gail's head down on the mat. Gail tried to punch back, but Lacey punched her and knocks her to the mat. She then gets her in a headlock and tries to wear her down. Force her to give up, but Gail wasn't going to give up that easily as she begins trying to get out of the hold.
Lacey throws her into her corner and tags in Charlotte. Lacey held on to Gail's head, while Charlotte gets in the ring. The referee tries to get Lacey to let go, while Charlotte is stomping on Gail's chest. The referee gets them to stop before he got to the five-count as both women back off.
Gail is picked up by Charlotte as she goes to throw her into the corner. Gail reverses it and Charlotte hits the corners, but instead leaps over it and leans on the apron. Charlotte goes for a shoulder tackle in the gut, but Gail moves out of the way and hits a Knee Drop on her opponent, driving her head down on the mat.
Gail tries to get to her corner, but Lacey distracts the referee just as the tag was made. So, the referee didn't see Becky getting tagged in and tries to get her back to her corner. While Becky argues with the referee, Charlotte grabs Karina, pulls her off the apron, and throws her into the steel steps before getting back in the ring. She grabs Gail's leg and drags her back to her corner before she begins driving her shoulder into her gut as Lacey tags herself in.
The moment she did that though, Jasmine tags herself in. Lacey looks shocked by this and argues with Jasmine on what she's doing. Jasmine ignores her and grabs Gail before getting her in a Cobra Clutch and hits her with a Backbreaker! Jasmine goes for the cover getting one…two and Gail kicked out. Jasmine gets up and stomps on Gail's back before she goes for a Camel Clutch to try force her to tap out.
Gail though kept fighting back and tried to get out of the hold. She managed to get her arms freed and tried to get out of the hold. However, the moment she was getting out of it, Charlotte comes in and kicks her in the face. The referee argues with Charlotte to get back in the corner as the queen waves her hand off at her.
Jasmine lets go of Gail and goes over to Charlotte, grabbing her by the hair and telling to stay out of her fight before pushing her off the apron to the floor. Lacey tries to tag herself in, but Jasmine grabs her hand and squeezes it, then warns her not to try it. She lets go and turns to her opponent. Jasmine grabs Gail and begins picking her up, until Gail hits Eat Defeat!
Jasmine staggers a little, so Gail hits it again and then a third time! The third time staggered Jasmine back to her corner, allowing Charlotte to get back in the ring and tag herself in. Gail meanwhile, managed to tag Becky in as the fans cheered loudly. Becky runs over and hits a running elbow and then a Dropkick before she rolls over then poses for the fans.
The fans cheered loudly for her as Becky hits Lacey and knocks her off the apron. Becky goes to the outside and begins stomping at her, before she runs back on the apron. Charlotte comes running at her, but Becky moves out of the way and kicks her in the face causing her to stagger back. Becky goes to the top rope and hits a Shoulder Tackle before getting up and sees Charlotte in the corner.
Becky runs at her, but Charlotte caught her with her left arm wrapped around her neck. She drives her on her left knee and then backwards, hitting the top turnbuckle. She then placed Becky's left knee on the top bottom rope and tries to hit a Knee Drop on it. Becky moved her leg out of the way and kicks Charlotte in the gut to knock her down.
Becky goes to attack Jasmine, but Jasmine grabbed her by the throat and goes to punch her. Charlotte comes running in and hits both women with a Big Boot. The attack knocked Jasmine off the apron to the floor, while it took down Becky. Charlotte goes for the Figure-Eight, but Becky pushes her into the corner and tries to go for a Roll-up. Charlotte reverses it and tried to use the ropes, but Jasmine punches her in the face causing Becky to reverse the hold getting one…two…but Lacey breaks the pin hitting Becky with the Women's Right punch.
Karina runs over and hits a European Uppercut, causing Lacey to stagger. Karina then picks up Lacey and hits the Cradle Shock! Jasmine gets in the ring and hits a Running Shoulder Tackle! The hit knocks Karina through the middle rope and to the floor as the fans cheered. Gail goes to the top rope and hits a Missile Dropkick, knocking Jasmine against the ropes and gets them entangled.
Gail sees this and smiles as she hits the ropes to hit a big move, but Charlotte hits her with a Spear! Taking out Gail before she turns towards Jasmine. Charlotte begins mouthing off at her and slaps her repeatedly in the face for what she did to her. Jasmine gets angry at this and kicks Charlotte hard in the chest sending her back, allowing Becky to get a Backslide getting one…two…and three!
Becky, Karina, and Gail win the match! The fans cheered loudly as the three women begin regrouping together as Becky helps Karina and Gail up.
"Here are your winners, Gail Kim, the Women's Intercontinental Champion Karina Khan, and the Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch!" Greg Hamilton announced.
The referee helps free Jasmine, while Charlotte and Lacey are on the outside, pissed off they lost. They begin arguing at Jasmine for what she did, while Jasmine flips them off. She didn't give a damn about them and only wanted to get back at the women. But they refused to give her what she wanted and piss her off.
Jasmine vows though to win at Money in the Bank and become champion. No matter who got in her way.
Later
The final match of the night has Daniel Bryan coming out with the fans booing loudly at him as he got ready for the match. Xavier Woods came out next with the WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston, getting the crowd cheering loudly for them. This was an important match for Xavier as he got ready to face off against Bryan and show what he can do. Kofi was on commentary as he watched the match and talk about his upcoming match.
The two men went back and forth with the crowd cheering. Bryan went into this aggressively and tried to beat down Xavier, but Xavier managed to show his aggressive side as well. Getting the crowd behind him and taking down Bryan. Xavier even begins mocking Bryan, as the crowd cheered him on and laugh at Bryan.
Bryan took back control of the match and managed to injure Xavier's left leg when they were on the outside. Bryan focused on the injured leg and tried to wear him down. Trying to beat him and then begins mocking him back. All while even mocking Kofi and the fans as they try cheering Xavier to fight back.
Xavier managed to get back to his feet and fight back against Bryan. He begins regaining some momentum and get the fans going. Xavier goes to finish him off, but Bryan rolled to the outside. Bryan tried to escape, but Kofi stopped him, and Xavier takes Bryan down. He throws him back in the ring and goes to finish this match, while Kofi cheers him on.
However, the Usos attacked Kofi from behind and begin beating him down. The crowd booed loudly as the Usos stomp him on the ground. Xavier sees this and tried to get involved, but Bryan clips his left leg and throws him back into the ring. Bryan then hits the Running Knee and then locks in the Heel Hook submission hold and forces him to tap out.
The referee calls for the bell and Bryan kept the hold locked in. The Usos throw Kofi in the ring and help beat him down. Bryan lets go of the hold and forces Kofi to watch as he beats the hell out of Xavier. Even uses a steel chair to injure his left leg before he has the Usos take out Bryan.
Daniel Bryan and the Usos pose in the middle of the ring as the crowd booed loudly before the show ends with all three heels in the middle of the ring.
SmackDown 4/30/19
The show opened up with a recap of last week, where they showed Xavier Woods going up against Daniel Bryan. They showed Bryan defeating Xavier by submission, thanks to the Usos, who came out to attack Kofi Kingston. Daniel Bryan then takes out Xavier with the steel chair, further injuring his left leg, and then has the Usos take Kofi out. It then ends with Daniel Bryan and the Usos in the middle of the ring.
The show soon opened in the Schottenstein Center arena in Columbus, Ohio. It opens up with Daniel Bryan in the middle of the ring with the Usos. Bryan holding a mic in his hand as he talks about what happened last week. He speaks about how what happened was all on Kofi Kingston.
That it was Kofi's fault that his friend got taken out, because he was selfish. He only thought about himself and only himself. Never thinking about getting his friends a shot at the WWE title. He never thought about giving Xavier Woods or even Big E a shot at the title, because all he thought about was himself.
He used them, just like he used the fans to get him into WrestleMania. He couldn't do it on his own, so he used everyone and once he got what he wanted, he threw them all out. He didn't care what happened to Xavier or Big E. If he did, he would be at the hospital with them to care for them.
He even found out that Kofi hasn't even called them to see how they are doing, showing how he really doesn't care, but he does. What Bryan and the Usos did, it was never meant to try ending Xavier's career. It was to help him realize that Kofi doesn't care about him. Make him see the light, and he hopes he will.
Its too late for Kofi, but he promises that once he takes back the WWE title and Xavier returns, he will give him a title shot. He knows Kofi won't do it, but he will and the fans know it.
Kofi comes out on the entrance stage and talk about how the only one being selfish around here, is Bryan. How he claims he couldn't beat him at WrestleMania without the help of his friends. That he couldn't make it to WrestleMania without them and that he used them. Yet, it took three guys to beat him and Xavier last week.
Bryan proved that he couldn't even beat Xavier on his own and so he sic his dogs after him. Kofi did talk to his friends and promised them that at Money in the Bank, he will beat Bryan. He will beat him one-on-one and he will retain the WWE title. But for tonight, they are going to compete in a ten-man tag team match.
Bryan with the Usos, Andrade, and Baron Corbin from Monday Night Raw. While it will be Kofi Kingston, Finn Bálor, Ricochet, and…
*Fight* begins to play as Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn came out getting a big pop from the crowd. The two best friends have returned after WrestleMania and are ready for their first match tonight. Daniel Bryan looks on angrily as he begins shouting how this isn't fair. Kofi shakes the hands of KO and Sami, as both men are looking forward to get their hands on their opponents tonight.
Once this segment ended, the commentators bring up the matches for tonight. The ten-man tag team match for the main event. While also showing the Luke Harper going one-on-one with Alexander Wolfe. And even showed Mandy Rose teaming up with Sonya Deville against Asuka and a mystery partner.
All while, they will update the fans of what happened to Elias this past Monday Night on Raw. They claimed that near the end of the show that Elias was found backstage, completely unconscious. They had rushed him to the hospital, where they are waiting for an update. For now, though, doctors have decided he will not be able to compete for this Sunday's Money in the Bank show.
For now, though? The show must go on.
*Celtic Invasion* begins to play, with the fans cheering loudly. They soon saw the arrival of the Man herself, Becky Lynch. She came out with both her Raw and SmackDown Women's titles as she poses on the entrance stage.
"The following contest is set for one-fall!" Greg Hamilton begins to announce "Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland, she is the WWE Raw and SmackDown Women Champions…BECKY LYNCH!"
Becky Lynch heads into the ring and poses in the middle of the ring as she has gained momentum leading into her two title matches for Money in the Bank. Defending first her Raw Women's title against Lacey Evans, while the SmackDown Women's title will be defended against Charlotte Flair. However, she has to get through Jasmine Strong first in order to get to Sunday.
*Let's Go (the Royal We)* by Run the Jewels begins to play as the crowd cheered loudly for the arrival of the Terror from Down Under. Jasmine Strong came out looking focused. More than last week. She may not be fighting for the title this Sunday, but if she wins, she'll gain momentum for Sunday.
Plus, if she wins the briefcase and Becky retains her titles…who's the say she can't cash in the briefcase on Becky for both titles?
"And introducing her opponent, from Sydney, Australia, she is the Terror from Down Under…JASMINE STRONG!" Greg Hamilton announced as he leaves the ring, just as Jasmine gets on the apron and walks over the top rope.
She then walks to the middle of the ring and stares down at Becky, who looks up at her. The crowd cheered loudly for this as both women have some unfinished business. Both have never pinned or made the other submit. And this time, there will be no outside help.
If Charlotte or Lacey get involved, she already told them, she will make sure they don't make it to Sunday. Becky also made sure Karina and Gail don't get involved either. So, she can finally beat the seven-foot tall amazon woman. And prove why she is the Man.
Becky hands the titles over to the referee and then punches Jasmine. The referee calls for the bell as Jasmine staggers back from the punch as Becky continued attacking her. Hitting her with several jabs and kicks as she gets her in the corner. The referee begins going for the four-count and tells Becky to back off or she'll get disqualified.
Becky backs off and soon goes back to attack Jasmine again as the referee tries again to get her to back away. Even warning her to get her out of the corner or else. Becky pushes the referee away but is grabbed by the throat by Jasmine with one hand. Jasmine then tossed over the top rope as the crowd cheered loudly. Jasmine begins recovering with what's going on, before the referee begins the count.
Jasmine rolls to the outside and runs over before hitting a Shoulder Tackle. Sending Becky flying over the barricade and to the arena floor as the fans cheered loudly for her. The referee rolls to the outside and goes over to check on Becky over the barricade. Making sure she's okay, all while Jasmine goes back in the ring and poses just as the show goes into commercial break.
*End of commercial break*
Jasmine lifts up Becky Lynch for a Military Press and then drops her on the announce table, causing Becky to yell in pain. The referee tells Jasmine to get Becky back in the ring or she'll be counted out. Jasmine rolls back in the ring and then back out before she grabs Becky then throws her across the floor, while the fans give a mixed reaction.
During the commercial break, Jasmine is shown to go over the barricade and throw Becky back into the ring. Lifting her up for a Military Press and threw towards the commentators, who had to get out of the way. Jasmine now throws Becky back in the ring and goes to the top rope, while the fans cheered. Jasmine waits for Becky to get up and leaps off to hit a Shoulder Tackle.
She goes for the cover getting one…two and Becky got a shoulder up. Jasmine gets Becky up and locks in an Abdominal Stretch submission hold. Becky yells in pain as Jasmine pulls Becky more back causing her pain as Becky tried to get freed. The fans chanted for Becky and tried to rally her to keep fighting back.
Jasmine begins driving her elbow down on Becky's ribs causing her more pain and stop her attempt at a comeback. Jasmine then lifts her and hits a Pumphandle Gutbuster! Jasmine goes for the cover getting one…two and Becky barely kicked out. Jasmine looks a little surprised but decides to just focus on continuing punishing Becky.
Charlotte and Lacey are in the back watching the match, applauding what Jasmine is doing. They really don't need to come out to get involved in this match. All they have to do is watch Jasmine beat the living hell out of Becky and that's all that's needed to guarantee their wins this Sunday. So, they'll just sit back, relax, and watch Becky get her ass whipped.
Jasmine picks up Becky and throws her into the corner before hitting her with no one, but two chops to the chest. She then hits two chops at the same time as the fans all shouted 'Woo!' for each chops. Jasmine whips Becky into the corner across from her and runs over to tackle her, but Becky got both her feet up then pushed Jasmine back. Becky goes to the top rope and leaps off to hit a Dropkick causing her opponent to stagger back into her corner.
The crowd cheered as Becky was getting back some momentum as she runs to attack her. Becky hits a corner Clothesline and then runs back to her corner. She then runs back and hits a second Clothesline in the corner. She runs back one more time and yells as she gets the fans behind her. Becky runs over and Jasmine runs over hitting her with a Running Clothesline, causing Becky to spin once and land on her back.
Jasmine goes for the cover getting one…two…and no Becky kicked out! Jasmine didn't waste any time and grabs Becky by her ribs before hitting her with three Gutwrench Suplexes. She goes for the cover again getting one…two…and Becky barely got the shoulder up! Jasmine looks on surprised by this, while the fans cheer on for Becky.
Jasmine gets up and decides its time to finish this. She wore her down enough, so she goes to get her in Full-Nelson submission hold. She picks her up from behind and begins getting ready to lock in the hold, but Becky begins fighting back. Refusing to get her to lock in the hold and drops down then using her feet rolls Jasmine over to get her in a pin getting one…and Jasmine kicked out.
Becky gets up and kicks out Jasmine's left leg then hits the ropes. Becky runs over and goes for a Big Boot, but Jasmine caught her foot with ease. She then drops the foot and grabs her by the throat. Jasmine lifts her up for the Chokeslam, but the moment she lifted her, Becky managed to counter the move and goes for a Victory Roll pin getting one…two…and Jasmine breaks free before three.
Becky gets up and hits an Enzuigiri knocking Jasmine down. The referee begins her count giving the wrestlers up to ten to get back to their feet or they'll lose by double knockout. The fans chant for both Becky and Jasmine as the fans cheer loudly for them. Jasmine and Becky begin getting up as Becky runs over to hit a Clothesline causing Jasmine to stagger back.
Becky hits the ropes and then goes for it again managing to stagger her opponent back, but she isn't down yet. Becky goes to the top rope and then hits a Shoulder Tackle of her own to knock Jasmine down. Becky gets up and yells loudly as she gets the fans behind her. Becky grabs Jasmine's left arm and goes for the Dis-Arm-Her to finish her off.
Jasmine though managed to counter her and roll her over getting one…two and Becky kicked out. Becky runs over, but Jasmine caught her by the throat and goes for the Chokeslam. Becky kicks out her left leg causing her to fall on one-knee and then goes to lock her in the Dis-Arm-Her. Becky though is unable to get Jasmine on the mat, but she managed to slowly get her down on the mat.
Jasmine though managed to get freed and push her away. Jasmine gets up and gets kicked in the gut by Becky, who then goes for the Exploder Suplex. But Becky's back was in too much pain for her to even try lifting Jasmine. This allowed Jasmine to push Becky off of her and then grabs her by the throat to finally lift her up for the Chokeslam!
Jasmine then without wasting any time, picks Becky up, sets her in the Powerbomb position, and hits the Jackknife Powerbomb! Jasmine goes for the cover getting one…two…and three! Jasmine did it! She just defeated both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion!
The fans cheered loudly and looked on shocked that Jasmine did it. She not only defeated Becky Lynch, but she did it without any shenanigans. No Charlotte Flair, no Lacey Evans, and no outside help at all. She just defeated the Man by herself.
Even Jasmine couldn't believe she did it, but she did. She has her hand raised by the official, while she stands tall. Gaining momentum for her Money in the Bank ladder match this Sunday. She couldn't wait for it and was if she wins the briefcase, then she is guarantee she'll win the title…or perhaps even titles.
Backstage
The rest of the show continued with Sakura Muta is in the back as she goes to meet with Shane McMahon and Paige to sign the contract for her title match with Rey Mysterio. Rey had already signed his, so now, Sakura needs to do the same thing. She goes to the office to find Paige there with the contract, waiting for her. But no signs of Shane.
"Oh, hey Paige. Is Shane around?" Sakura asked.
"He just stepped out for a moment. He was told there was some sort of commotion in the parking garage, so he went to check it out," Paige explained as she shows her the contract. "By the way, are you ready for your title match this Sunday?"
Sakura nods as she looks over the contract. "As ready as I'll ever be to face a legend like Rey Mysterio," she takes the pen and prepares to sign the contract, before she stopped and sighed. "You know? The first time I saw Rey compete in person? Was when he came to Japan years ago. I was there that night when he wrestled and how amazing he looked out there."
Sakura's first time she got to see Rey perform was 1995 when he went up against Psicosis. It was such a great match and she was surprised with how good he was in the ring. Both men showed they could do so many amazing and cool moves back then. Moves that many wrestlers in that time couldn't do, at least the big guys.
So, she was looking forward to fighting against the legend himself and hope she will prove herself to everyone.
Paige knew from Karina, how important this means for Sakura. She has a chance to have a great match with Rey Mysterio and she knows she won't hold anything back.
"I know you'll do amazing and I'll be rooting for you," said Paige as she shows her support for Sakura.
Sakura appreciated it and nods before she signs the contract. "Thank you and I promise, I will win this Sunday. And I will come back here, champion."
Later
The show continued with Luke Harper going up against Alexander Wolfe. The last match between Sanity and the Wyatt Family before this Sunday. This could also possibly be the last match for the Wyatt Family since the losing team not only will disband, but the one who gets pinned or submits will be fired. So, both teams are incredibly nervous.
The match showed Harper taking much control over Wolfe. Showing his power and dominance against his smaller opponent. However, Wolfe was no slouch and showed he could hold his own against Harper. Wolfe soon took control and was beating down Harper. Wearing him down until he was sure he won't be able to fight back.
Harper though wasn't going down so easily. He kept on fighting back and even begins hitting his big moves. Trying to put away Wolfe as he prepared for the finish. Until Sanity got involved to provide a distraction.
This led to the Wyatt Family getting involved and getting into another brawl like before. Only this time, Wolfe's plan to finish off his opponent backfired. Harper hits the Discus Clothesline! He goes for the cover getting one…two…and three!
Luke Harper got the big win for his team and gained a huge momentum going into their title match for this Sunday. The Wyatt Family all pose in the middle of the ring with their SmackDown Tag Team titles. All while Sanity vow they will win this Sunday. They will not break up and will do whatever it takes to win.
They then had the women for the Money in the Bank ladder match coming out to talk about their match. Each one, Natalya, Mandy Rose, Ember Moon, Karina Khan, Mickie James, Bayley, Jasmine Strong, and Naomi all coming out to talk about Sunday. Why they all deserve to be in this match, why they should win it, and how they won't let anyone get in their way.
It soon turned into a brawl between all the women, which ended up with Jasmine taking everyone out. She even lifted up Bayley and threw her into most of the women on the outside. Karina hit Jasmine with the steel chair and tried to take her down, but Jasmine punched the chair out and hits her with the Jackknife Powerbomb from the ring to the announce table. Breaking the table as the fans all gave a big pop and chanted 'Holy Shit!'
Jasmine stands tall in the middle of the ring and shows she won't let anyone get in her way. Friend of foe, she will become Ms. Money in the Bank.
The next match was supposed to be Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, but since Mandy got taken out, and Paige didn't feel right to have Becky compete while her opponents get a free night. So, she changed it to Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans teaming up to face off against Asuka and her mystery partner. No one, but Paige knew who it was and were curious on who it could possibly be.
To their surprised it is revealed to be…the NXT Women's Champion, Kairi Sane! The crowd gave a big pop as the Pirate Princess came out with the fans cheering for her. All while her opponents looked on pissed off and angry that they have to deal with Asuka's little partner. Kairi came in, hugs Asuka, and the two poses in the middle of the ring.
Charlotte and Lacey attacked both women from behind before throwing Asuka outside. They then begin focusing on Kairi and try to take her out quickly. However, Kairi showed she wasn't going down without a fight. As she is whipped off across the ropes, she managed to duck their Clothesline and hit a double Spear taking them both out!
Both women roll to the outside as Asuka rushes over and hits them both with a double Clothesline. She picks them both up just as Kairi goes to hit the ropes and then Asuka moves out of the way so that Kairi can hit a Suicide Dive taking both women out. Kairi and Asuka get in the ring and get the crowd going before the show went into commercial break.
Once the show came back from commercial break, Lacey and Charlotte had regained controlled of the match as they were beating down Asuka. Trying to wear her down, while also keeping her isolated, so she can't make the tag to her partner. They both gained momentum this past Monday when they defeated Natalya and Ember Moon in their match.
Asuka though ducks a punch from Lacey, which ends up hitting Charlotte. Asuka kicks Lacey in the head and then makes the hot tag to Kairi. Kairi goes to the top rope and takes down both women. Kairi gets the crowd behind her as she begins running wild and goes for the finish as she goes to the top rope.
Lacey though stops her and knocked her off the top rope. Lacey then puts on her glove as she goes for the Women's Right punch. However, Kairi hits her with a Spear before she can hit her with the punch. Lacey tries to tag in Charlotte, but Charlotte gets off the apron and waves off Lacey as she begins to leave her partner. Lacey begins yelling at her, wondering what she's doing.
This allowed Asuka to get in the ring and kicks Lacey in the side of the head knocking her out. She drags her near the corner as Kairi goes to the top rope and then hits the Insane Elbow Drop! She goes for the cover getting one…two…and three! The crowd cheered loudly as the referee calls for the bell and raise the hands of both women.
Kairi and Asuka are declared the winner, before the two embraced for a hug. They get the crowd behind them and pose on the top rope with the fans cheering them on.
Backstage
Ruby is in the back as she got ready for the main event of the night. The huge ten-man tag team match. She knew with four members of the Money in the Bank ladder match in the main event that shit is going to go down. She knew it and so did everyone else.
However, her focus soon turned towards her fiancé, who has made her main roster debut. "Kairi," said Ruby as the two women embrace for a hug. "I can't believe you're here. Why didn't you tell me you were showing up?"
"It was a surprise," said Kairi who didn't want Ruby to know she was here. "Did you like it?"
Ruby chuckled softly and nods as she held her arms around her smaller lover. "I really did," she gave her a big kiss on the lips before she breaks the hug. "I'm really glad you're here. Need something to help me with my nerves."
Ever since WrestleMania ended, the two have been busy being on their shows. So, it was rare for them to be at home together. However, they kept on planning for their wedding and already have a date planned for it. They just need to find some time to be together and relax.
Kairi held Ruby's hands and knew she has a lot on her mind. Not just about their wedding, but also about her big match. Kairi knew how important this is for Ruby and how she needs this. She's been having so much doubts about herself winning back her title and knows this might be her only shot to do it.
She held her hands tightly and sighed. "Watashi wa anata ga shinpai shite iru koto o shitte imasu, soshite sore wa daijōbudesu. Watashi wa anata o shinjite irunode, anata wa kore o okonau koto ga dekimasu. Watashi wa anata ga nani mo sezu, dare mo anata no jama o shinai koto o shitte imasu. Katsu tame ni hitsuyōna koto o shite kudasai. Nani ga atte mo sapōto shimasu."
(I know you're worried and it's okay. You can do this, because I believe in you. I know you won't let anything, or anyone get in your way. Do what you need to do to win and I will support you, no matter what.)
Kairi then leans up and kisses her on the lips. "Anata wa riyū o shitte imasu ka. Watashi wa anata o aishite ite, sore ga kesshite kawaru koto wanaikaradesu."
(You know why? Because I love you and that will never change.)
Ruby knew Kairi is right and she knew she will always have her support no matter what. She will always support her, just like how Ruby will always support Kairi. Both knew it and both will be there for one another. And will always love each other to the end.
Ruby held her close and is happy to know she was here. "Arigatō, Kairi."
(Thank you, Kairi.)
Later
The show continued with the main event match with Daniel Bryan, the Usos, Baron Corbin, and Andrade with Zelina Vega going up against Kofi Kingston, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Finn Bálor, and Ricochet. It was what everyone expected it to be on the final show before a big pay-per-view. A big fight, as both sides tried to gain momentum for Sunday.
Kofi, Finn, Ricochet, and Sami leaping into the air to take down their opponents. While KO not wanting to be outdone, climbed to the top rope and leaped off to hit a Swanton on their opponents. The bad guys took control after isolating first Finn and then KO, who managed to run wild, before the Usos clipped his left leg. Bryan's team soon began focusing on the injured leg and tried to take him out, while the fans cheer for KO on.
KO countered the End of Days and hits a Stunner! KO tagged in Kofi for the hot tag and Kofi began running wild. Taking down everyone as he got the fans going. Kofi begins getting ready for the Trouble in Paradise as he prepares to take out Corbin, until Bryan got involved and Kofi takes him out. When he turned around, Corbin thrusts his hand into his throat choking him and then hits him with the Ends of Days!
Corbin goes for the cover getting one…two…and three! Baron Corbin has defeated the WWE Champion and has gained momentum to Money in the Bank. However, this is short-lived as Mustafa Ali got to the top rope and took Corbin down. Andrade hits Ali from behind and hits the Hammerlock DDT!
Andrade mocks Ali before he turns around and gets hit with the Helluva Kick by Sami Zayn! The Usos came into the ring and hit a double Superkick taking Sami down! Kevin got in the ring, avoids the Superkick from the Usos and hits one of his own to Jimmy. Jey kicks out KO's leg and tries to take him out.
Until Ricochet hits him from behind and takes out Jey Uso with the crowd cheering him on. Until Bryan comes back in the ring and hits the Running Knee! The crowd boos loudly at Bryan as he turned his attention to Kofi. He prepares to finish him off, but then Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise!
The crowd cheered loudly after Kofi took him down. However, this was short-lived as Randy Orton came into the ring and hits the RKO! Orton then hits it on Corbin, Ricochet, Andrade, Finn, Ali, and then hits a double spiked DDT on the Usos.
Orton looks around seeing everyone taken out and goes to the outside. He pulls a ladder from under the ring and throws it inside. He begins setting the ladder up and prepares to climb up it. Orton makes his way up to the ladder and has his hands on the briefcase that will be used for this Sunday.
Orton prepares to unhook it when the lights went out. When they came back, Ruby is seen on top of the ladder with Orton and sprays the green mist in his eyes. Orton falls to the mat and screams in pain. The crowd cheered loudly as Ruby was now all alone on the top of the ladder, unhooks the briefcase, and stands tall with it.
The fans continue cheering for her as Ruby is the last one standing. The last one in the middle of the ring, on top of the ladder, and holding the briefcase. Showing everyone, she will not only win the match, but she will become Ms. Money in the Bank. No matter what or who gets in her way.
That's the end of the chapter and I hope everyone liked how this ended. Okay, yes technically the PPV was not for another week. However, I didn't feel like waiting for too long. And to be honest?
I've been wanting to get to the Money in the Bank PPV for some time now. So, we'll do it a week ahead of schedule. Anyways, I hope everyone will be looking forward to what happens next, because it is going to be a lot of fun. So, how will things go four fair ladies?
Will Ruby finally win the briefcase to get her shot at once again becoming WWE Champion? Will Sakura retain her United States title and prove why she deserves it? Will Luna and Olivia help the Miz get revenge against Aces & Eights? And will Karina or Jasmine win their match to get a hold of the briefcase?
Check out the next chapter to find out and also thanks again to my friend theXman99 for his help on the story. I appreciate it and glad this is going well. Also, thanks guys for the reviews and support. I appreciate it also and glad you are having a good time.
Now then, if you liked how things went then please leave a review. If you didn't like it then don't leave a flame review. They are not welcomed. Take care guys and see you all next time.