The scene opens up in Albany, New York. There are only about 9,000 people in the stands compared to the 16,000 that normally fill the arena. They are all pumped up though. As they wave around their signs and are standing up out of their seats. Suddenly the titan tron comes on to show the backstage hallway. Crimson Tide is wlaking down the hallway but NOT in his usual attire. He is wearing no face paint and has a small black mask on. He is also wearing a shirt with the letter 'T' in the middle written in white. And a black cape to top it all off. Fans laugh at the sight of the changed Crimson Tide. Suddenly he walks into a room where War Machine is standing next to a catering table. And is drinking some water.

[Tide]: Hello citizen War Machine!

War Machine turns to look at who is calling his name. He looks over the outfit that Tide is wearing and gets a strange look on his face.

[War Machine]: Yo Tide! How you been man?

How have I been? How has the Tide been? Well the Tide has been doing grrrrreat! In the past few weeks I have visited the many oceans...travelled....across man countries. And always preventing hanous crimes....such as...purse snatching and....children being out past city cerfew. And now I will assist my good friend Crimson Tide...in his training.

You're going to train yourself?

No, no, no citizen War Machine! It's clear that the Tide is here and ready to help the Crimson One! Speaking of the greatest Xtreme Champion...the World has ever seen...have you seen him?

Yes! He is right here!

Crimson Tide is here? Hmmm...I never heard of the Crimson One hiding from anyone. Where is he...oh yes...that room over there. Let me go check to see if I can find the Xtreme Champion. Now...if he comes on back here. Make sure you tell him that I'm looking for him.

Ok, but I honestly don't know what the hell is going on.

Tide reaches his hand out and shakes War Machine's hand. He then gets into a stance and spins around. He rushes over to a door and walks inside the room. Noises are being heard as things crash all over the place. War Machine shakes his head as Mars walks on in with his Television Title.

[Mars]: Feel the sensATION when you see the foundATION!

Yo Mars how is life treating you?

Life is treating me like I'm the 100th customer at Dairy Queen. And to make things even sweeter. Is the fact that I am the Television Champion! It doesn't get better than this!

Suddenly Crimson Tide comes sumbling into the room. Obviously he found a way out of the other room and made his way back to this one. He is wearing face paint that is a little screwed up. And is no longer wearing the cape but a leather jacket. Unfortunately he forgot to take off the shirt with the 'T' on it. And he has to deal with it the rest of the promo.

[Crimson Tide]: Hello citiz--I mean Mars!

"Mars"....don't you just love the sound of that. I mean what better than Mars!?

I'll tell you what is not better than Mars. And that is 9LP! You know what though. I am better than 9LP. So that would mean I am better than Mars.

Nobody better than Mars!

How about...Ur...anus!?

You two are a bunch of goofballs. You both have important matches this week. And you stand here wasting away. Now you see after missing my training last week do to that goofball Austin. I won't miss my training this week. So have you guys seen Tide?

Did he have a mask on and a black cape?

Yes as a matter of fact he did.

Did he also wear a black t-shirt with the letter 'T' on it? Sorta like the one you're wearing?

Exactlly like the one I'm wear--I mean! What I mean is...ummmm...you see the Tide gave me this shirt. He gave it to me as a soveneir.

I bet he did.

Listen as the man with the Xtreme Title. And the man with the title of kicking 9LP's trash talking, nursery rhyming, midget ass! I must take a leave of absence to go to the ring. And speak to all of the people. Hopefully 9LP will get the message as well. That even though he has the flu he won't scare me!

9LP has the flu?

Yeah he's always talking about some sickness crap! He's either got the flu or a case of the herpes. I'd go with the ladder considering the beastly woman he is with. But I'm not worried about all the diseases and health problems he has. All I know is that he will be adding a few more health problems to that list after the Crimson One gets through with him. And they won't be health problems that are transmited through sex!

Well obviously...I mean I hope so!

Let me finish War Machine! You see I will make sure that 9LP remembers the night he faced the most feared man in the world. And I'm not talking about Ben Laden! So put that on your head and wear it!

Tide storms out of the room leaving War Machine and Mars seeming a bit confused.

What you thinking?

I'm thinking....nothing better than Mars!

The scene cuts directly inside the arena. At ringside is Paul Heyman and Michael Cole.

[Paul Heyman]: The Crimson One is coming out here Michael Cole. And I can smell the pride in the air.

[Michael Cole]: I think that's pop corn your smelling.

The lights then go off in the arena. And the fans rise to their feet and hold up their lighters. Tide's theme music begins to play.

Then a lightning blot comes crashing down on the ramp. And there's a huge explosion. Followed by a bunch of pyros going off. The word 'Execution' appears in bloody red on the titan tron. Tide then steps out from behind the curtains on to the ramp. There is a spotlight on him. While the rest of the arena remains pitch black. He makes his way down the ramp and up the steel steps. Tide steps through the ropes and walks over to the ring announcer, Howard Finkle. He grabs a microphone off of the Fink and shoves him to the ground. Which causes the stadium to fill the arena with loud roars of boos. Tide looks around with a disgusted look on his face. He adjust the Xtreme Title that is dangling on his shoulder and begins admiring it. He looks up and the arena lights turn back to normal.

Well isn't it a pitty. To be in this city! Because we all know Albany is filled with a bunch of wannabe gangsters! And before you say anything. Before you go on your stupid chants. I want you to know that even though I am a hated man. That even though the wrestlers in the back and all of you fear me....I am still behind you American Jerks 110% of the way!

"Boooooo.....USA!....USA!....USA!"

Ok enough of that already! There's more important things then the damn terroist attacks. And that's my Intercontiental Title match against 9LP! You see 9LP you talk alot of shit for someone who never says anything! Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah! No one gives a damn what your woman thinks. No one cares about some loser named Liam. And ain't a damn person who gives a rat's ass about you! You walk around acting so high and mighty. You think just because I am an Xtreme Champ that I can't beat your ass!? Let me remind you about something boy! You see you were once an Xtreme Champion as well! And you should know as good as anyone. That being Xtreme isn't a bad thing....well...not anymore! Now that I have the title I bring back all the credibility! I was tired of seeing no talented pieces of garbage like Shamrock holding on to the belt. A man who isn't even Xtreme! And I was tired of seeing the same old stiff ass contenders! Kevin Nash...Assassin....Darkman! Give me a damn break! It's called the Xtreme Title. Not the Xtreme Pussy Title! And that is why I decided it was my duty to run over the competition and make the title respectable for the first time in XWF History! Incase you haven't noticed I am undefeated since my return. I am the Crimson One! A man who doesn't take shit from anybody. Especially you 9LP....9...Layers...of Poison! Can the name be more queer!? No you see 9LP your not fighting any of the boys anymore. Your not fighting some New School reject. You are facing a man among boys. You are facing an Old School Jackhammer. I'll keep pounding at you...over...and over...and over again! Chipping away at you! Until you can't take anymore. Until you are forced to the mat staring up into the rafters. And then comes the High Tide! The move that will wash you away for good. The move that will help crown me the new Intercontiental Champion!

The fans begin to boo at what Tide said. Tide then grabs the camera man in the ring and pulls the camera closer to his face. The man stumbles a bit as Tide forces him around. Making the fans even more upset.

Put this damn camera closer to my face. I want 9LP to look at me. Look at me damnit! Look into the eyes of your maker. Look into the eyes of the man who is going to end your title reign. You hate the hater? Well boy I am the hater! And I want you to hate me. I want your blood boiling at the thought of my name. You talk about the sickness crew? Well 9LP I am the sickness! I am like a plague. I start small and quickly latch on. My previous matches have proven I'm a winner. And I can go at any level. And now the plague grows even more. Now the Crimson One becomes even better. I have been waiting. Lying in wait...just waiting for this moment! Not only do I have a chance to become Intercontiental Champion! But I get a chance to do what I have been waiting for. And that is kicking your ass! You may not have known it. You may not have known the hostility I have towards you. That's because I have kept things quiet. Waiting in the shadows and letting things develop and form around me. Having things evolve into this. And now we are at the first stage. The stage of destruction! The stage of Crimson Tide's destruction! I get you in MY type of match! Xtreme Rules match! Where anything and everything goes! I will pull out all the stops. I will do things no one has even imagined. You will think it's a Nightmare your in. But that you will soon realize that this is a reality. You face a man with nothing to lose and everything to gain. And I will gain that title. I will gain respect. And you will lose everything you have built. You rape the raper? You are an Anti-Christ!? People equal shit you say? Well none of that shit will matter at Showdown. Throw out all the catch phrases and all the banners. Throw out the past and everything you know. Because what you thought you knew....you trully didn't know! The truth will set you free on Wenesday. And I am that Truth. Look at me 9LP! Look at the man who ends it all! Oh and remember that you are scheduled for an execution. And you will be Simply Executed....Tide Style!

Tide grabs the camera and pulls it in closer to his face. Staring deep into the lens. Then he steps back and shoves the camera. Knocking the camera man down. Tide looks at his belt on his shoulder and an evil smile grows over his face. The fans begin to boo. The scene fades to black.