Post by brandwars on Nov 16, 2016 3:29:36 GMT
WWE Draft Special (7/17/16)
The WWE roster is standing on the ramp where two podiums are set up representing Raw and Smackdown. Vince McMahon is standing in the ring along with Stephanie and Triple H.
Vince McMahon: “Welcome to the new era of World Wrestling Entertainment. This era will be most competitive era ever in WWE history. Brand Wars will officially begin tonight. Representing Raw will be my beautiful daughter Stephanie and my son-in-law, Triple H. And running Smackdown will be left anonymous. This individual told me that he or she will let their presence known when the time is right. I do know that each Commissioner has chosen a General Manager to help run each brand so with that being the case we will let each Commissioner reveal their selection starting with Raw.”
Stephanie McMahon: “Being a former General Manager it’s important to choose someone who is a team player. That knows what is best for the members of our roster and the fans in attendance and watching at home. This man will bring excitement and give you fans the chance to voice their opinions on our show every Monday night. That man is none other than Mr. John Laurinatis.”
John Laurinatis comes out waving to the crowd and makes his way down to the ring to join the Raw Commissioners.
John Laurinatis: “Thank you Stephanie and Hunter for choosing me to lead Raw once again. People Power is back again! I will ensure that we crush Smackdown each and every week in the ratings.”
Vince McMahon: “What a great selection! Give it up to Team Raw for a great General Manager selection. Smackdown’s Commissioner will be communicating with us via email. Michael Cole, the voice of Smackdown will be the mouthpiece.”
An email alert sound plays and Michael Cole gets up from the announce table and up to the Smackdown podium.
Michael Cole: “May I have your attention please? I have just received an email from the anonymous Smackdown Commissioner. And I quote “I’m excited to have been selected to run Smackdown as your Commissioner. I ensure you all that I will be making my presence known until then. I have to make a huge decision tonight of who will run Smackdown. I chose the man who has had the most experience running Smackdown. That man is Teddy Long.”
Teddy Long comes down to the ring and stops and dances with The New Day before making his way down to the ring.
Teddy Long: “I want to say a big thank you to the Smackdown Commissioner for choosing me to run Smackdown every Tuesday night. We are going to have fun each and every week with new and entertaining matches. Every member of my roster will have to work and earn their way to the top. Smackdown unlike Raw will be a land of opportunity where you must earn your way up and nothing is just handed out from The Authority and Laurinatis.”
Vince McMahon: “As you can notice there are no champions up here. Both brands have decided to strip all champions of their titles as we are rebooting the divisions. Each brand will have their own titles and there will be two divisions that will be exclusive to each brand. The Women and Cruiserweight Division will be showcased in two battle royals. Then tonight each General Manager will select one person to represent their brand in a match where the winner gets to choose what division they want on their show. First, we need to make some selections so after our first match we will have our first 5 draft choices from each brand. There will be 3 rounds here tonight. The rest will be told after the show in a supplementary draft.”
Match 1 – The Miz w/Maryse defeats Sami Zayn by pinfall after a Skull Crushing Finale set up with distraction from Maryse. (7:11)
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Draft Round 1
Stephanie McMahon: “It’s time for the first pick for Team Raw. It’s time to pick the face of not only Monday Night Raw. The face of the entire WWE. That man will be none other than Seth Rollins.”
Teddy Long: “My Commissioner told me that you all would select Seth Rollins. We want a superstar that doesn’t feel entitled to everything. One that has and will continue to work for his achievements. This man is none other than John Cena!”
Stephanie McMahon: “What a great pick for Smackdown. Since you couldn’t have the new face you had to go out and draft the old face. Raw is the place for the best current day superstars. That’s why with our next pick we select.”
Triple H: “Roman Reigns!”
Stephanie looks shocked and Triple H calms her down while Smackdown gets ready to make their second pick.
Teddy Long: “Well playa I can honestly say I was interested in drafting Roman Reigns to Team Blue. But we need somebody that is crazy and that despises the Raw Brand Authority. That’s why I have to pick The Lunatic Fringe, Dean Ambrose.”
Stephanie McMahon: “We mentioned a new era coming to Raw. It will most certainly be a new day in Raw. That’s why we are selecting The New Day.”
Teddy Long: “Playas that one hurts because you know how much I love making those tag team matches. My Commissioner told me that we need to focus on top stars that would take a man who would take out anybody to get to the top. That’s why we selected The Viper, Randy Orton.”
Stephanie McMahon: “The Blue Brand is shaping out to have a great roster. A Viper, a Lunatic, and SuperCena. We want a star that will fight. So it’s time to Fight Owens Fight. Our next pick is Kevin Owens.”
Teddy Long: “You mention all the colorful personalities here on Smackdown and we aren’t finished yet. That’s why with the four pick we are picking Bray Wyatt.”
Stephanie McMahon: “This is just too funny, Teddy. It seems like you and your Commissioner is taking this draft as a joke. And you know what happens when you make jokes. This next draft pick will put you on the list. That’s right our next pick is Chris Jericho.”
Teddy Long: “Well it’s time to make the pick I’ve looked forward to the most. It’s time to select the first tag team for the Blue Brand. That pick will be none other than The Usos.”
Match 2 – Randy Orton defeats Sheamus by pinfall after a RKO. (9:53)
Chris Jericho walks into the office and sees Stephanie McMahon and John Laurinatis.
Chris Jericho: "Thank you so much Stephanie for selecting me before that stupid idiot Teddy Long does. Raw will always be the show of Jericho."
Teddy Long walks up behind Jericho while he is talking.
Teddy Long: "Jericho. I'm sorry you feel that way. But I need you all to leave I have some talent I need to talk to before the next round of the draft."
Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Zeb Colter, and Cesaro walk in.
Stephanie McMahon: "You can't do this Teddy. I have two possible future Raw superstars wanting to talk to me about possible opportunities on Raw."
Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett walk in.
Alberto Del Rio: "What are these perros in here for?"
Cesaro: "I believe he just called us dogs."
Zeb Colter: "Alberto Del Rio. Does Jack Swagger need to teach you a lesson about respecting other Americans?"
Wade Barrett: "I think we have an old man here that needs to be put in his place."
Dolph Ziggler: "I have some bad news for you Barrett I'm about to Superkick your head off your shoulders."
Stephanie McMahon: "Gentlemen. Gentlemen."
Del Rio, Barrett, Swagger, Cesaro, and Ziggler are getting in each other's faces.
Chris Jericho: "You know what? All five of you. You just made the list!"
Teddy Long shoves his way between all six men.
Teddy Long: "There is only one way to settle this and it will happen tonight. You six men will compete in a six man tag team match. It will be Chris Jericho, Alberto Del Rio, and Wade Barrett going against the team of Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, and Cesaro. Now you better get ready because that match will be right after the Cruiserweight Battle Royal which is next."
Teddy Long walks out of the room while everybody is upset.
Chris Jericho: "Thank you so much Stephanie for selecting me before that stupid idiot Teddy Long does. Raw will always be the show of Jericho."
Teddy Long walks up behind Jericho while he is talking.
Teddy Long: "Jericho. I'm sorry you feel that way. But I need you all to leave I have some talent I need to talk to before the next round of the draft."
Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Zeb Colter, and Cesaro walk in.
Stephanie McMahon: "You can't do this Teddy. I have two possible future Raw superstars wanting to talk to me about possible opportunities on Raw."
Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett walk in.
Alberto Del Rio: "What are these perros in here for?"
Cesaro: "I believe he just called us dogs."
Zeb Colter: "Alberto Del Rio. Does Jack Swagger need to teach you a lesson about respecting other Americans?"
Wade Barrett: "I think we have an old man here that needs to be put in his place."
Dolph Ziggler: "I have some bad news for you Barrett I'm about to Superkick your head off your shoulders."
Stephanie McMahon: "Gentlemen. Gentlemen."
Del Rio, Barrett, Swagger, Cesaro, and Ziggler are getting in each other's faces.
Chris Jericho: "You know what? All five of you. You just made the list!"
Teddy Long shoves his way between all six men.
Teddy Long: "There is only one way to settle this and it will happen tonight. You six men will compete in a six man tag team match. It will be Chris Jericho, Alberto Del Rio, and Wade Barrett going against the team of Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, and Cesaro. Now you better get ready because that match will be right after the Cruiserweight Battle Royal which is next."
Teddy Long walks out of the room while everybody is upset.
Match 3 – Cruiserweight Battle Royal - Neville defeats Chavo Guerrero, Trent Barreta, Kalisto, Sin Cara, Epico, Primo, The Hurricane, Evan Bourne, Justin Gabriel, Yoshi Tatsu, Hideo Itami, and Hunico (11:48)
Seth Rollins: "What was that drafting Roman Reigns? I thought you wanted to get rid of him."
Seth Rollins and Triple H is walking backstage.
Seth Rollins: "What was that drafting Roman Reigns? I thought you wanted to get rid of him."
Triple H: "Remember we have to keep our friends close and our enemies closer. If we separated you two we will never find out that you are better than Roman. I know you can beat him. You have to prove it."
Seth Rollins: "Well I'm representing Raw tonight. I know Stephanie wants the Women's division. I will go out and defeat whoever Smackdown chooses."
Triple H: "Yes, but you better not let us down. We have a huge decision regarding the WWE Championship to make soon. Now go get ready we should know your opponent soon enough."
Match 4 – Cesaro/Dolph Ziggler/Jack Swagger defeats Alberto Del Rio/Chris Jericho/Wade Barrett when Cesaro pins Jericho following Swiss Death
(17:03)
(17:03)
Round 2
Stephanie McMahon: “Before I make our first draft selection for the second Round. I would like to announce that in tonight’s main event for the pick between divisions we will be putting our face of the brand, Seth Rollins in that match up against you, Teddy. I look forward to seeing who you pick to lose against Seth Rollins.”
Teddy Long: “Backstage I had a talk with two men about who will be in the main event. I have decided to go with the man who will never stop in his quest to destroy Seth Rollins. So for what could be the last time we will see Seth Rollins face off against The Lunatic Fringe, Seth Rollins. You feel me playas.”
Triple H: “Don’t let him get in your head. Teddy you know as well as I do. That Seth Rollins will defeat Dean Ambrose again right here tonight. So let’s get to our next draft pick, Stephanie.”
Stephanie McMahon: “That’s right and our next pick will do what Seth Rollins will do to Dean Ambrose tonight. That’s right he will crush his competition. That man is Rusev!”
Teddy Long: “Well you see Smackdown wants the biggest stars here in and out of the WWE. That’s why with our first pick of the second round. Smackdown selects the A-Lister, The Miz.”
Stephanie McMahon: “Our next draft pick shows how ruthless this roster will be. Our next pick is The Celtic Warrior, Sheamus.”
Teddy Long: “You may prefer superstars with the look of a superstar. We are going with guys who can back it up in the ring. This guy will look forward to showing off each and every night for Team Blue. We would like to welcome Dolph Ziggler to Smackdown.”
Stephanie McMahon: “Teddy you have a great idea there and that’s why our next pick is none other than the Swiss Superman, Cesaro.”
Teddy Long: “This next pick is one you two are familiar with. Except I’m not drafting Corporate Kane. My next pick is the Demon Kane!”
Stephanie McMahon: “My next pick is huge. Bigger than Kane for sure, because Raw selects The World’s Largest Athlete, The Big Show!”
Teddy Long: “Smackdown is clearly the lone wolf of the WWE. That’s why this man personifies that exactly. Smackdown’s next pick is for Baron Corbin.”
Stephanie McMahon: “Hang on let’s bring our General Manager up here to give our last pick for the second round.”
John Laurinatis: “Thank you Stephanie. You see this Certified GM is going to be selecting the Certified G and his tag team partner Big Cass.”
Teddy Long: “Well one thing is for sure. John Laurinatis you still act like a fool. So I’m afraid I got some bad news for you playa. My last draft pick for this round is Wade Barrett.”
Match 5 – Rusev w/Lana vs. Kane goes to a Double Count out (6:24)
Rusev and Kane continue brawling in the crowd after the match is over. Rusev and Kane make their way back to ringside. Kane throws Rusev back into the ring. Kane rolls in and is hit with a Superkick. Rusev starts to pose when Kane sits up. Rusev rolls out of the ring and grabs Lana heading up the ramp.
Backstage, Stephanie McMahon walks into her office and Jim Ross is sitting there waiting.
Stephanie McMahon: "I'm so glad you made it here tonight, because I have some huge news. You have been offered a spot here on Monday Night Raw's commentating team."
Jim Ross: "I'm sorry Stephanie. I'm not going to work with Michael Cole."
Stephanie McMahon: "Well I have great news. Michael Cole will be the voice of Smackdown while you will be the voice of Raw sitting beside Jerry Lawler."
Jim Ross: "I think we have a deal Mrs. McMahon."
Match 6 – The Dudley Boyz/The Ascension/The Dust Brothers vs. The New Day/The Usos/Enzo/Cass goes to a No Contest. (0:00)
This match breaks down before it starts as all the teams get involved causing the ref to call off the match. Big Cass and Enzo and Goldust are in the ring as the other teams are brawling on the outside. Big Cass launches Enzo into Goldust. Stardust on the outside gets hit with a double superkick from The Usos. The Dudley Boyz are fighting The New Day as The Ascension retreat up the ramp. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise on D-Von and Big E hits the Big Ending on Bubba. The New Day, Enzo/Cass, and The Usos celebrate in the ring.
Match 7 – Women’s Battle Royal - Charlotte defeats Sasha Banks, Dana Brooke, Becky Lynch, Bayley, Summer Rae, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Paige, Naomi, Tamina, Alicia Fox, Natayla, Emma, and Eva Marie (9:04)
Charlotte goes over and asks for a microphone after eliminating Sasha Banks to win the battle royal.
Charlotte: "Raw or Smackdown where ever the Women's Division goes I will reign supreme over all as your Queen. No Boss. No Bella. No Becky. Nobody will stop me from becoming the Women's Champion."
Charlotte: "Raw or Smackdown where ever the Women's Division goes I will reign supreme over all as your Queen. No Boss. No Bella. No Becky. Nobody will stop me from becoming the Women's Champion."
Match 8 – Roman Reigns defeats Bray Wyatt w/The Wyatt Family via Disqualification when The Wyatt Family interferes. (8:09)
Roman Reigns is fighting off Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. He throws them both out of the ring. Braun Strowman stands on the apron and takes off his mask. He steps over the top rope. Roman goes for a Superman Punch but Braun Strowman catches Roman and throws him down. Braun picks Roman up by the hair and lifts him up choking him out. Bray Wyatt enters the ring and calls Braun to stop. Braun releases Roman and he just drops to the mat. Harper and Rowan lift Roman up and throws him into Bray who hits Sister Abigail. The Wyatt Family stand together in the ring and Bray Wyatt points for them to walk away. Harper, Rowan, and Strowman all go their separate ways while they leave the ring. The lights go out and Bray Wyatt blows out the lantern. The lights come back on and the empty rocking chair is left at ringside.
Round 3
Stephanie McMahon: “The third and final round is about to begin and we only get 5 more picks of the available superstars that we want to draft to our respective brands. Our first pick will be the fan favorite, Sami Zayn!”
Teddy Long: “Stephanie I will tell you that is an amazing pick and I have the same idea. Smackdown will be selecting Apollo Crews.”
Stephanie McMahon: “On Raw we will have the most competitive tag team division in the WWE. With that being said we are selecting the most decorated tag team in history, The Dudley Boyz.”
Teddy Long: “While Raw is going with the most decorated tag team. I am going to select the most bizarre tag team, The Dust Brothers made up of Goldust and Stardust.”
Stephanie McMahon: “Raw is the big production show. We are all about the money and that’s why no expenses were spared as we bring back Ted DiBiase Jr. to Monday Night Raw.”
Teddy Long: “Earlier tonight I selected Bray Wyatt. Now it’s time to bring him one of his family members to Smackdown. That’s why we are selecting Luke Harper.”
Stephanie McMahon: “This tag team could be the most dominate force in the WWE and on Raw they will get their chance, because The Ascension is coming to Raw.”
Teddy Long: “This man was a former World Champion when I was running Smackdown in the past. I think he could reach that spot again. So Smackdown will be drafting Alberto Del Rio.”
Stephanie McMahon: “It’s time for the final pick for Team Raw before the supplementary draft. It’s time to go big or go home. This guy is still in the back and he is hungry. On Raw we will Feed Him More competition. Raw selects Ryback!”
Teddy Long: “Stephanie that is a great last pick but I’m choosing a man who is a Real American. He’s reached the mountain top before and I believe he will fit in great here on Smackdown trying to find his way back up to the top. Smackdown selects Jack Swagger.”
Match 9 – John Cena defeats Kevin Owens by pinfall after an Attitude Adjustment. (14:10)
John Cena is celebrating in the ring when Dean Ambrose's music hits. Dean Ambrose walks down the ring and Cena just stares him down. Cena nods and pats him on the back as he leaves the ring. Dean Ambrose goes over and grabs a microphone.
Dean Ambrose: "Tonight is it. It could be the final time I get to get my hands on that backstabbing Seth Rollins. I will make sure that I get the best of him before we go our separate ways. I will enjoy every last second of it. Now Seth get down here and let's get this show on the road."
Match 10 – Battle for Divisions - Seth Rollins (RAW) defeats Dean Ambrose (SD) by pinfall after a Curb Stomp. (19:37)
Stephanie McMahon: "Thanks to Seth Rollins defeating Smackdown's choice to represent the company. Raw will be bringing in the division that I helped revolutionize. The Women's Division will be exclusive to Monday Nights. So Teddy Long have fun with your Cruiserweights."
An email sounds and Michael Cole stands up and goes over to the podium representing the Smackdown Commissioner.
Michael Cole: "May I have your attention please? I have received a message from the anonymous Smackdown Commissioner and I quote. "Congratulations on choosing the Women's Division. Smackdown is pleased to have the Cruiserweights on a brand that will truly showcase their talents as top stars. I'm sure that Mr. Heyman will enjoy watching them as well as he will be there to discuss his client, Brock Lesnar on potentially signing with the Blue Brand. I hope you have a great rest of the day."."
