JR-Welcome to Return of era 2001 folks, we have sure got a hell of a card set up for you today. I'm good ol' JR a long side Jerry "the King" Lawler.

King-hey JR you remember what happened last year at this time?

JR-no what King

King-well I'll show you, play that clip

(the titan tron goes to this clip)

*Shawn stomps a few times in the same place at the top of the cell, and the Cell begins to peal off. Shawn grabs the Undertaker, and pushes him threw the pealing Cell, Undertaker falls 15 feet into and threw the ring*

Jim Ross: "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!!"

Jerry "the King" Lawler: *King kicks JR* "Shut the HELL UP!!"

*The Ring Announcer tosses up HBK's EMF World Heavyweight Championship..and HBK holds it high in the air. All of a sudden X-Cold runs out, following slowly behind is Stephanie, walking towards the Cell. X-Cold begins to scale the Cell and reaches the top, pulls himself over. X-Cold walks towards the center of the top of the Cell, he walks slowly over to where Shawn is. X-Cold walks slowly, but surely, and when the two get close enough, X-Cold holds out his arms and HBK grabs him embracing him..a duo has formed. Shawn holds up his EMF World Heavyweight Championship..and strikes the legendary Heart Break Kid Pose. X-Cold walks behind Shawn Michaels, and does the DX Chop, Green Pyrotechnics form in an "X" each time X-Cold taunts...*

Jim Ross: "My God..it looks...it looks like.....DEGENERATION X!!!!!"

Jerry "the King" Lawler: "Shut Up!"

*All of a sudden familiar theme music blares over the PA System..."DEGENERATION X!!". Shawn and X-Cold slowly climbdown the side of the cell, and meet up with Stephanie. X-Cold sits Stephanie on his shoulder and Shawn Michaels and X-Cold walk up towards the top of the ramp way as EMF "Return of an Era" goes of the air*

(end of clip)

King-It was the return of DX last year, so I got a feeling somethings going to happen this year

JR-maybe King....

King-hey you know something don't you...

"Enter Sandman" blasts on the PA system as Sandman walks to the ring to a bunch of boo's.

JR-Though Sandman is finally the extreme champion and commish of the EMF. It was sick how he did it. He fired Stephanie McMahon-Walker in front of the world.

King-who cares.....that was great....go Sandman

"one step closer" blasts on the PA system as Mark Castle walks to the ring.

JR-Great to see talent back in the EMF

King-yeah I guess.....

*ding ding ding*

[Castle starts out with a few fists, Sandman blocks one of them and fires back knocking down with a fist, Castle gets up and Sandman stuns him with another fist. Sandman trys to whip Castle off the ropes, but Castle reverses it and knocks Sandman down with a back elbow and runs to the ropes hitting a quick elbow drop. Castle waits for Sandman to get up and whips him to the turnbuckle once he does, Castle charges in the corner, but Sandman hits a boot to the face on Castle, Castle stumbles back and trys again. But gets another boot to the face, Sandman motions to the time keeper to give him something and the time keeper gives him his kendo stick. The time keeper does so and Sandman gets up on the second turnbuckle as measures Castle up and hits a kendo stick . Castle falls down as Sandman rolls out of the ring to grab a ladder from under the ring.]

JR-remember the object of this match is to get the barbware with the ladder and the first one to use it on the other wrestler.

King-Well looks like Sandman isn't being paid by the hour

[Sandman slides the ladder in the ring as Castle is still down from the kendo stick shot, but starting to move. Sandman walks in the ring and sets up the ladder under where the barbwire is hung. Sandman makes sure the ladders ready and starts to climb up it. Suddenly Castle raises up and pushes the ladder out down. Sandman falls with the ladder landing on the ropes, Sandman sits strandling on the ropes in pain. Castle quickly drop kicks Sandman off the ropes and sends him crashing to the outside, Sandman stays down for a few moments and then trys to get to his feet. Castle quickly makes his way to the top rope and waits for Sandman to get up. Castle then leaps off and hits a cross body on Sandman. Both lay on the ground trying to get up. Castle gets up first and pulls Sandman up and smashes his face into the steal steps. Castle taughts the crowd and trys to do it again. But Sandman blocks it and, Castle trys do it another one, but Sandman blocks that one too. Sandman then hits a fists to the gut and then smashes Castles face into the step. Sandman then trys to whip Castle to the gaurd rail, but Castle reverse it and Sandman goes crashing into the gaurd rail.]

King-I guess this is a slobber knocker isn't it JR

JR-damn right it is

King-thought so

[Castle slides in the ring and sets up the ladder, then starts to climb up it. Castle gets half of the way up and gets all the way up. Castle then grabs the barbwire and makes his way up as Sandman makes his way inside of the ring. Castle readys himself to hit Sandman with the barbwire, but then Sandman throws something in Castles face. Sandman then kicks Castle in the gut and hits the Sandbuster on the barbwire!]

JR-It's over, Sandman has won this match

King-Though Sandman had to use every trick in the book to get the win

"enter Sandman" blasts on the PA system as Sandman walks to the back, theating fans on the walk up...

"Vampires" blasts on the PA system as Vittorio walks to the ring along with featyn fallowing him to the ring.

JR-This match is a first in the EMF and I sure the heck wouldn't want to be apart of it. Basically the object of this match is to beat the hell out of your opponent with a chair

King-ha ha this match is great, because I hate both Blindside and Vittorio

JR-not too many wrestlers you seem to like King

King-I hate everyone equality

"Blindsides theme" blasts on the PA system as Blindside walks to the ring

JR-This will not be for the weak at heart, both of these wrestlers are up and comers

King-which mines this is going to be a very boring match

*ding ding ding*

[Blindsides trys to run at Vittorio, but Vittorio charges also and knocks Blindside down with a clothesline that makes Blindside do a flip in mid air. Vittorio pulls Blindside up and trys to whip him towards the ropes, but Blindside reverses the whip and caughts Vittorio on the way back for a tirler whirl back breaker. Blindside stomps on the fallen Vittorio who starts to get up, Blindside grabs a chair and waits for Vittorio to get up, Vittorio slowly gets up and Blindside swings the chair, but Vittorio ducks it and kicks Blindside in the gut. Blindside drops the chair and Vittorio picks it up and throws it in Blindside the chair as he catch's the chair and Vittorio drop kicks it back in the face of Blindside]

JR-What a move by Vittorio, that's why a lot of people are high on his talent.

King- yeah well I'm bored already, hopefully the Horde will come to add entertainment value

JR-.........

[Vittorio pulls Blindside up in the corner and hits a few knife edge chops on Blindside, then trys to whip him to the other side turnbuckle. But Blindside reverses it sending Vittorio hard into the other sides turnbuckle, Vittorio stumbles out of the corner holding his back, Blindside picks up a chair and smashes over Vittorio's skull. Blindside puts the chair on the face of Vittorio and climbs to the second rope, Blindside taughts the crowd taking too much time and jumps off the turnbuckle for a fist drop. But Vittorio moves out of the way and Blindside goes crashing into the chair, Vittorio waits as Blindside pops up in pain, Vittorio whips Blindside to the ropes and runs to the other side of the ropes. Vittorio and Blindside then hit each other.]

JR-Both Vittorio and Blindside were thinking of the same move there

King-Well what did you expect JR, I mean these moron's couldn't think of a creative move if the world title depend on it.

JR-Their going to kick your ass one of these days

King-......you think so?!

[The ref uses his standing 10 count 1....2.....3......4....5....6....7 Vittorio crawls over for the cover on Blindside 1....2. kick out. Vittorio pulls Blindside up and throw him out on the floor, as Blindside is recovering on the floor. Vittorio starts to clean off the spanish announce table as the spanish announcers run out of the way]

Spanish announcer- la mierda del aw allí va otra anuncia el vector, donde está X-frio el infierno cuando usted lo necesita.

[Vittorio pulls up Blindside and smashes his face into the announcers table, then throws a steel chair on the top of the table and rolls Blindside on the table. Vittorio climbs up on the table and pulls Blindside up, then signals for a pilediver, but Blindside hits a low blow. Then kicks Vittorio in the gut, sets him up and hits a piledriver through the table on a steel chair! Blindside trys to cover him, but the ref doesn't make the count since it's outside the ring. So Blindside slowly stumbles in the ring, Blindside recovers a bit and then starts to grab a few chairs setting them up beside each other, as soon as he gets a bunch of them lined up. Vittorio makes his way on the apron, Blindside goes over and trys to suplex Vittorio back in the ring. But Vittorio blocks it and hits a hang man on the top rope, Blindside walks around stunned. Vittorio climbs up on the top rope as Blindside is stumbling, but Blindside then bolts for the ropes and makes Vittorio uses his footing on the top. Vittorio sits there in pain as Blindside climbs up on the top rope, sets him up and hits a super powerbomb's Vittorio through the tables.]

JR-Damn it, that's going to be on the highlight reels for a while

King-This match gotta be over.....please

[Blindside a little dazed falls off the turnbuckle on for the cover on Vittorio for the 1.......2.......3.]

JR-Blindside won this match

King-zzzzzzzzz

(EMT's help both Vittorio and Blindside out of the ring. As they drape the TV title over blindside as they take both of them off in strentchers.)

"Primetime's theme" blasts on the PA system as primetime walks to the ring

JR-Primetime seems to believe it's his time to become IC champion, will that come truth

King-no....I got money on the Rock....better not come true

"if you smell what the rock is cooking" blasts on as the crowd starts to cheer, the Rock walks to the ring.

JR-It sure is good to see that the Rock finally made it back to the EMF

King-yeah.....and he better win.......because I got too much money on him

"fuel" by Metallica and Cobra walks to the ring holding the IC title and Jen following him.

JR-Cobra has come into his own in the EMF, we always knew he had great talent. Maybe he will be a future world champion

King-Well if Jen comes over here, I'm pushing you out of your chair so she can sit next to me!

JR-..........

King-shut up JR, Cobra may be the canadian pimp, but I'm the royal pimp ha ha!

*ding ding ding*

[Both Primetime and Cobra hits Rock with a few fists and double whips him to the ropes. Rock trys for a double clothesline, but Cobra and Primetime ducks it and Rock goes to the other side of the ring. Both Primetime and Cobra hit a back body drop. Primetime then gets hit from behind by Cobra with a double axe handle by Cobra, then scooped up and slammed to the canvas. Suddenly the Rock gets back up and hits a few hard fists that rock Cobra back into the corner, Rock spits on his fists and almost knocks Cobra out of the ring. Primetime then comes and rolls Rock up in a school boy pin for a 1....2..kick out. Rock gets up slowly and gets kicked in the gut and put down by a DDT by Cobra. Cobra then hits a few hard fists and whips him off the ropes, Cobra trys for back body drop. But Primetime counters with a swing neck breaker]

JR-It's up in the air who will win

King- (looking at Jen) go Rock!

[Primetime goes over where the Rock has used the corner to get up. Suddenly he explodes out of the corner and knocks Primetime down with a clothesline. Cobra starts to get up as the Rock charges at him too, but then Cobra picks up Rock and drops his neck across the top rope. Rock stands there stunned as Cobra throws Rock through the middle and top rope, Cobra then goes over to where Primetime is getting up. Cobra readys himself for the triple kick, once Primetime gets up Cobra trys the triple kick. Cobra goes for the first kick, but Primetime ducks it and grabs Cobra's leg. Primetime then hits a dragon screw that puts Cobra down, Primetime then wastes little time putting on the figure four leg lock on Cobra]

JR-Cobra has to tap, the figure four is a very painful hold.

King-Yeah it may be.....but the wrong person is putting it on Cobra, damn it Rock get in.

[The Rock slides in the ring and stomps on Primetime before Cobra taps, Primetime lets up and gets up a little dazed as the Rock sets up and waits for Primetime to turn around. Primetime does and Rock sets up and hits the Rock bottom, Rock then quickly sets up and slowly pulls off his elbow pad. The Rock then signals for the people's elbow.]

King-Hey JR it's the people's elbow

JR-I know King

[ Rock then starts running to the off the one side of the ring and bounces off it jumping over the fallen Primetime and continue's to the other side bouncing off the ropes. Rock then sets up to land the elbow suddenly Cobra gets up and connects one kick, then another, then hits the third Kick. Rock stands there very dazed as Cobra then trys to set him up for a suplex. But the Rock trys one of his own, but Cobra blocks it and lands on his feet into a small package for the 1.....2....3]

JR-Cobra's still IC champion.

King-damn I lost another bet

"fuel" blasts on the PA system blasts on the PA system as Cobra walks up the ramp with Jen holding the IC title and disappears in the back

JR: King, our next match up is sure to be a bloody one...

King: That's right, JR! It's a last man's standing match for the number one contendorship tothe world title!

JR: Not only that, but Matt Dragon and Scott Steiner have personal issues.

King: You can say that again, JR!

[ Sirens blast over the PA system and Scott Steiner's music hits. He walks out onto the entrance ramp and poses. Steiner makes his way to the ring with Shane and Midajah. ]

JR: Scott Steiner is a very dangerous man...I wouldn't want to be in Dragon's shoes.

King: I hear you on that one JR...with Steiners freak nad Shan-o-Mac at ringside, I don't think the odds are in favor of Matt Dragon.

[ As Steiner poses in the ring with Shane and Midajah, "Snakes" by Papa Roach hits and Dragon sprints down to the ring, hops onto the apron and uses the ropes to hit a springboared dropkick to the jaw of Steiner. ]

JR: This one's gonna be a slobberknocker!

[ Midajah and Shane roll out of the ring as Dragon stomps on Steiner. Dragon bounces off the ropes and hits a legdrop. Dragon quickly hops up onto the top turnbuckle and goes for a cross body, but Steiner gets up and catches him in mid air. Steiner hits a fall away slam on Dragon. Steiner kicks Dragon in the gut as he tries to get up. Steiner lets Dragon recover, and bounces off the ropes, clothslining him to the mat. ]

JR: A huge Steinerline!

King: Big Poppa Pump is just too powerful, JR.

[ Steiner picks up Dragon and delivers an overhead belly to belly suplex, sending Dragon three quarters of the way across the ring. Dragon uses the ropes to pull himself up. Steiner comes down with a few axe handle smashes across Dragon's back. Steiner whips Dragon into the ropes. Dragon comes back and slides between Steiner's legs, hooks Steiner and hits a sleeping neckbreaker. ]

JR: Matt Dragon needs to keep utilizing his speed if he wants to stay in this match up.

[ Dragon lands a rolling knee drop across the back of Steiner's head. Dragon hits the ropes, but Shane grabs his ankle, tripping him. Dragon gets up and shouts at Shane. Dragon turns around to be clothslined over the top rope to the floor. Steiner poses in the ring as Shane pummels Dragon on the outside. ]

JR: It's a shame that he can't be disqualified for that.

King: Get 'em Shane!

[ Shane rolls Dragon back into the ring, and Steiner lays in a few kicks to the ribs. Steiner hits Dragon with a hanging verticle suplex. Steiner picks up Dragon and tosses him into the ropes. Steiner lifts Dragon over his head and presses him a few times before slamming him to the mat. Steiner poses, kissing his bicept before dropping his elbow across the Dragon's throat. Steiner does a few push ups and gets to his feet. ]

King: Steiner is taking him apart, JR!

[ Steiner lifts Dragon up and delivers a spinebuster. Steiner lock on a half crab. Dragon struggles, but gets to the ropes. The ref makes Steiner break the hold, which causes Steiner to argue with the ref. Shand pulls Dragon out of the ring and tosses him into the railing. Shane folds up a chair and raises it over his head, but Dragon superkicks Shane, causing himi to drop the chair. Dragon steals the chair from Shane and prepares to crack it over his head, but Midajah low blows Dragon from behind. ]

JR: Theres just too much for Dragon too contend with.

[ Steiner rolls out of the ring and hammers Dragon with a few right hands. Steiner grabs Dragons head and slams it into the steel ring steps, sending the top portion flying. Steiner lays Dragon over the remaining steps, and goes to pick up the top portion. Shane jabs the chair into Dragon's midsection. Steiner raises the steps above his head and drops them down, but Dragon moves out of the wey at the last second. ]

JR: He's lucky he avoided that!

[ Shane and Steiner double team Dragon, stomping the hell out of him. Steiner picks Dragon up and slams him onto the guard rail. Dragon spills over into the crowd. Dragon gets up and throws a fan out of his chair as Shane runs and hops onto the guardrail. Dragon folds up the chair and just as Shane leaps through the air, slams it into his face. ]

JR: What a hellacious chairshot to the boy wonder!

King: Shane! Get out of there!

[ Steiner climbs over the rail only to be met with a chair shot to the head. Dragon brings the chair down over Steiners back a few times. Dragon raises the chair up, but Midajah climbs over the guard rail and grabs it from behind. Dragon turns around and looks Midajah up and down. Midajah looks a little scared.]

King: Whats he going to do to her JR?

JR: How should I know?

[ Dragon pulls Midajah to him and grabs her ass with both hands. The crowd pops, and Midajah slaps Dragon across the face. Dragon smirks, but Steiner has recovered, and hits Dragon with a chairshot to the back of the head. ]

JR: Good god almighty! Look at the dent in that chair!

[ Steiner drags Dragon hrough the fans, and throws him into a concrete wall. Steiner picks up Shane, and they again doulbe team Dragon, laying in kicks to his ribs. Shane wipes some blood from his face and flicks it onto Dragon. Steiner picks up Dragon and trash talks him. steiner goes for a right hand, but Dragon ducks, causing Steiner to punch the wall. Steiner grunts and shakes his hand. Dragon pummels Steiner with lefts and rights, and drags him through a hallway, throwing him into a trunk at the end. ]

JR: These two are taking the fight into the backstage area.

King: You're astute JR...idiot.

[ Dragon hooks Steiner and hops onto a table going for the Breath of Fire, but Steiner shoves Dragon into the wall. Dragon stumbles back a few steps. Steiner spins him around and kicks him in the gut. Steiner positions Dragon and drives him through the table with a double underhook powerbomb. ]

JR: Steiner just snapped Dragon in half!

[ The ref begins to count. 1..2..3...4...Dragon gets up. Steiner drives his knee into Dragon's gut, and pummels him with fists. Steiner plops Dragon onto a table piled with glasses, plates and silverware. Steiner drags Dragon down the table knocking everything to the floor. Dragon grabs a plate and shatters it over Steiner's head. ]

JR: Steiner has been busted open! He's bleeding from the top of his head!

King: Now it's getting good!

[ Dragon grabs a frying pan and hits Steiner over the head with it. Steiner takes a few steps in the oppisite direction as Shane charges at Dragon. Dragon kicks Shane in the gut and DDT's him onto a plate on the floor, shattering it. Dragon grabs a glass and and a pitcher and pours himself a glass of water. Dragon takes a drink. ]

JR: Dragon's ego is too big! He should be taking it to Steiner!

King: I can't believe what he's done to Shane!

[ Dragon finishes his glas as Shane gets to his feet. Dragon smashes the glass into Shane's already bleeding face. ]

JR: My god! Eve Shane doesn't deserve this!

[ Shane goes down in a heap, bleeding profusley. Dragon laughs at Shane, but Steiner runs him over with a clothsline. EMT's come and take Shane away on a stretcher. Steiner grabs Dragon and throws him through a window head first, shattering it. ]

King: Dragon's done it now...he's made Steiner mad!

JR: Steiner has drawn blood!

[ Steiner picks up Dragon and brings him back into the hallway, tossing him onto the floor. Dragon quickly gets up and takes a few steps away from Steiner. Steiner goes for another clothsline, but Dragon ducks and gives Steiner a low blow from behind. Dragon wipes off some blood from his face, and bulldogs Steiner onto the concrete floor. Dragon grabs the camera wire and chokes Steiner with it. Steiner slowly gets up, raising Dragon onto his back. ]

JR: If Steiner doesnt get some air soon. he'll pass out!

[ Steiner runs forward and finds himself in the gorilla position. He backs into a wall, crushing Dragon against it, but Dragon won't let go. Steiner walks out the entranceway onto the ramp back into the arena. Steiner slams Dragon against the steel support of the EMF tron, but Dragon still doesn't let go. ]

JR: Steiner looks like he's slowing down...if Dragon can hang on he may have this thing won!

[ Steiner stumbles around the ramp, and stands at the edge. Steiner flips Dragon over trying to send him cashing to the floor fifteen feet below, but Dragon holds onto the wire around Steiners neck and dangles over the edge. Steiner begins to pummel Dragon with right hands trying to knock him off. Dragon manages to get his feet on the ramp, and lets go of the wire. Steiner flings it off his neck and gasps for air. ]

JR: Those two just avoided a dangerous situation!

King: I wanted to see someone fall dammit!

[ Steiner tries to catch his breath on the entranceway, but Dragon gets a running start and dropkicks him, sending him rolling down the ramp to ringside. As Steiner gets up, Dragon runs down the rampway, hops on to the guardrail and leaps off, landing on Steiners shoulders, going for a hurricanrana, but Steiner powerbombs him to the floor. ]

King: Ha! That backfire on him!

JR: Nice counter by Steiner.

[ Steiner reaches under the ring and pulls out his trsty lead pipe. He raises it in the air and slams it over Dragon's back. Dragon writhes in pain, rolling around on the floor. Steiner slams the pipe across Dragons back a few more times, then poses. Dragon gets to his hands and knees, but Steiner kicks him in the gut. Steiner again raises the lead pipe and this time slams it repeatedly over Dragon's ribs. Steiner rolls Dragon into the ring. Steiner taunts Dragon, and trash talks him. Dragon spits blood in Steiner's face, infuriating him.]

JR: My god! Dagon has to be in a wealth of pain! He's obviously bleeding internaly!

King: Not to mention from his head!

[ Steiner picks Draogon up and whips him into the ropes. Steiner smacks the pipe into Dragon's stomach doubling him over. Steiner lifts the pipe over up and smashes it over the back of Dragon's head. ]

JR: Good god almigthy! What a sadistic man Steiner is!

[ Steiner signals to the crowd, and drags Dragon t othe center of the ring. Steiner drops the pipe and locks on the Steiner Recliner. ]

King: That's it, JR! It's definatley over...all thats left now is the ten count!

JR: I'd have to agree with you king...Dragon put up a good fight...but no one could withstand the amount of punishment he's taken tonight.

[ After a few moments, Steiner drops Dragon to the floor. The ref begins the count as Steiner poses and yells at the fans. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Dragon gets on all fours...9...Dragon gets to his feet. ]

JR:...My god King! What resiliancy! Dragon has gotten up from the Steiner Recliner!

King: I can't believe it! I'm shocked!

[ As Steiner poses, Dragon picks up the lead pipa and whacks Steiner in the head with it. Dragon jabs the pipe into Steiner's stomach a few times. Dragon goes to the top rope and connects with a frog splash onto Steiner. Dragon waits for Steiner to get up, and superkicks him in the jaw, sending him over the top rope to the floor. ]

JR: Dragon's doing the impossible!

[ The ref slides out of the rings and initiates the count. 1,2,3,4,5,6, Steiner gets up. ]

King: It'll take more than that to put Steiner down!

[ Dragon climbs to the turnbuckle and waits for Steiner to get to his feet. Dragon hits a missle dropkick sending Steiner from the top rope sending Steiner to the floor. The ref counts 1,2,3,4,5, Dragon gets to his feet,6,7,Steiner recovers. ]

JR: This is one hell of a slobberknocker!

[ Steiner goes for a clothsline but Dragon ducks and slams Steiner into the ring post. Dragon whips Steiner into the guard rail. Dragon hops over the guardrail and hooks Steiner and hits a neckbreaker across the guardrail. Dragon hops back over the guard rail and picks up Steiner. Dragon drags Steiner to the spanish announce table. Dragon slams Steiners head into the edge of the table a few times. Dragon goes over to the time keeper's table and grabs the ring bell. He charges at Steiner and lays him out wit ha shot to the head. Dragon goeos back over to the time keeper's table and tosses the time keeper out of his chair and folds it up. Dragon waits for Steiner to get up and knocks him back down with a chairshot. ]

JR: I can't believe my eyes! Dragon is taking this match over!

King: He's sadistic!

[ Dragon pulls out a monitor from the spanish announce table and smashes it to pieces over Steiner's head. Dragon lays Steiner on the spanish announce table and points to the top turnbuckle. He climbs to the top rope and sets himself. Dragon leaps off the top rope and connects with a huge splash onto Steiner through the table. The ref initiates the ten count. 1,2,3,4, Dragon gets to his feet,5,6,7,8, Steiner somehow gets up. ]

JR: These two are going all out!

King: One of them is bound to pass out soon from blood loss!

[ Dragon and Steiner exchange punches. Dragon kicks Steiner in the groin and hooks him. Dragon hops onto the guard rail and hits a tornado DDT off the guard rail to the floor. Dragon places a chair over Steiner's face and stomps away at it. Dragon tosses the chair away and picks up Steiner. ]

JR: My god...Steiner is a bloody mess!

King: There gonna need dental records to identify him!

[ Dragon picks up the bloody, dented chair and waits for Steiner to get up. As he does, Dragon lays him out over the anounce table with a chairshot. ]

JR: No not over here! Take it back in the ring for godsake!

King: Ah! Theres blood all over my stuff!

[ Dragon climbs onto the table and picks up Steiner. Dragon drives Steiner through the table with a variation onf the Breath of Fire.]

JR: I dunno if you can still hear me fans...but Steiner is in a bad way!

King: No doubt about that JR!

[ Dragon gets to his feet and tells the ref to count. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Steiner barley gets to his feet. ]

JR: My god! The resiliancy of these two atheletes is amazigng!

[ Frustrated, Dragon picks up Steiner and rolls him back into the ring. Dragon throws a chair in the ring, then rolls in himself, but is met with stomps from Steiner. Steiner grabs Dragon and t-bone suplexes him onto the chair. Steiner wastes no time in applying the Steiner Recliner to Dragon. Dragon struggles and grabs the chair, flinging it behind him hitting Steiner in the face, causing him to break the hold. Dragon gets up and picks up the chair, smashing it over Steiner's head another time. Dragon goes for a third time, but this time Steiner is ready as he punches the chair in Dragon's face. Shane McMahon then comes running down the ramp with a pipe, Shane rolls to the inside as Steiner can barely stand, Steiner tells Shane to give him the pipe, Shane looks at the pipe and then smashes it in the face of Steiner, at this time Dragon gets to his feet, Steiner stumbles back as Dragon runs up the ropes, and hits the Breath of Fire onto the chair. Steiner lays on the mat in a heap of blood, out cold, as the ref counts. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10! ]

JR: Why the hell did Shane do that to Scott Steiner?! Well looks like Midajah is pissed at Shane.

[Midajah jumps in Shane's face as she reaches back to slap him, she then smiles and kisses Shane as Shane puts his hand out and they leave the ringside area hand in hand...]

Ross: Oh Steiner is gonna be pissed!

King: You know what this means, JR...Dragon's the number one contender! He's gonna get a shot at the title at Hell on Earth!

JR: Even though Dragon is an arrogant son of a bitch, he still deserves that shot after what he's gone through tonight!

[EMT's come down and put Steiner in a stretcher, but Dragon fights them all off. Dragon grabs Steiner and gives him a second Breath of Fire off the turnbuckle. Dragon smiles through the blood streaming down his face, and poses to the crowd. Dragon calls for a mic.]

Matt Dragon: Road...what I did to Steiner tonight...is nothing compared to what I'm going to do to you...

[Dragon drops the mic, and again picks up Steiner. For a third time, Dragon hits the Breath of Fire on Steiner. Dragon smiles as he slowley heads backstage. EMT's finaly load Steiner onto the stretcher and take him away.]

Ross: Fans it is now time for the World Title Match, this should be a great battle!

King: I really don't know how much more of this I can take! The action here tonight has been great!

Ross: Well, I for one am really enjoying tonight and things are just going to get better when these two get into the ring together!

[The houselights slightly dim as Punisher's theme slowly builds. The lighting by the curtain flashes red and blue, and Inferno comes out, to an amazing explosion of cheers from the crowd. He stands for a moment at the top of the ramp, looking out to the corwd, then cracks his knuckles and, with a purposeful stride, makes his way to the ring. Along the way he is flexing his hands, and rolling his neck around, loosening it. He makes his way around the right side of the ring, and leaps to the apron, and steps through the ropes. He goes the opposite corner, going up on the turnbuckle and raising one hand, then jumps back down, and stands in the ring, arms crossed, patiently waiting for Road's entrance]

Ross: Punisher looks to be in great shape for this match!

King: Road is going to have a hard time to get by Punisher!

[The lights dim slightly, as Road's theme begins, blaring it's guitar out loud, and Road enters. Out from the back steps Road, wearing his World Title around his waist. He is met by a loud chorus of cheers. He slowly makes his way down the ramp. He walks around the ring and slowly walks over to the timekeeper's table. He sets the title on it and makes his way to the ring. He climbs onto ring apron. He steps between the ropes and gets into the ring]

Ross: Road has busted his ass to get where he is at...Will Punisher take that all away from him tonight? We are about to find out.

King: I think he will Jr!

Road vs. Punisher World Title Match

[Earl Hebner signals for the bell, getting the match officially underway. Both men walk towards the center of the ring. They begin to walk around each other, slowly circling each other. The two men quickly lock up. They struggle back and forth, Road quickly gets the upperhand, backing Punisher against the ropes. Once he backs Punisher up, he quickly backs away. The two men lock up once more, but Punisher reacts, sliding around behind Road with a standing switch. Punisher pulls Road back and rolls him up for a pin. Earl Hebner drops for the count (1...2...KICKOUT)]

Ross: Both men wrestling a very technically sound match

King: Come on this is supposed to be a street match!

[The two men lock up once more. Punisher gets the upperhand, and whips him into the ropes. Road bounces off of the ropes and comes running back. Punisher lowers his head, setting up for a back body drop, but Road reacts leaping over Punisher and bringing him down with a sunset flip. Road holds him down for the pin. Earl Hebner drops for the count (1...2....KICKOUT). Both men quickly climb to their feet, and stare at each other.]

King: What is this crap?! This isn't a match!

Ross: Whats wrong with a nice clean match!

King: I want to see these guys rip each others heads off!

[The two men once again lock up in mid ring. Road somehow manages to get the upperhand, putting Punisher in a side headlock. Punisher quickly counters it into a back drop, but as he raises Road into the air, Road flips back, sliding down Punisher's back, and landing behind him. Road hooks Punisher behind. Road attempts a German suplex, but Punisher locks his leg around Road's and blocks the attempt. Punisher quickly breaks the waistlock and hooks Road from the side around the neck. Punisher slides his leg behind Road's and quickly brings him back with a big Russian legsweep. Punisher gets to his feet and waits for Road to get to his feet on his own. As Road gets to his feet, Punisher lunges forward with a clothesline. Punisher lands it, leveling Road with it]

Ross: It looks like things are really starting to heat up!

King: It's about time! I was about to fall asleep!

[Punisher pulls Road to his feet. Road reacts, knocking Punisher's hands away. Road quickly wraps his hands around Punisher's head and brings him down with a jawbreaker. Punisher staggers back, but does not fall. Road rushes towards Punisher and quickly grabs him, bringing him over his shoulders and down to the mat with a swift fireman's carry. Road quickly locks a sleeper on the downed Punisher. Earl Hebner rushes over and checks Punisher. Earl lifts Punisher's arm, and it stays up. Punisher begins to power up, slowly getting to his feet. As Punisher rises, Road keeps the sleeper hold locked on, clinging by Punisher's neck and hanging down his back. Punisher staggers around in the ring before suddenly falling straight back, sandwiching Road in between himself and the mat. Punisher quickly hooks Road's leg for the cover. Earl Hebner makes the count (1...2...KICKOUT)]

Ross: Punisher almost flattened Road!! It was almost all over!

King: Unfortunately, it's not....

[Punisher gets to his feet and pulls Road to his feet as well. He quickly sets Road up for a powerbomb or piledriver. He signals to crowd, fans boo. Punisher starts to lift Road, but suddenly, Road grabs Punisher by the legs and pulls them out from under him. Road quickly grabs the legs of the downed Punisher and pulls back, tossing him back. Punisher flies through the air, landing in the nearby ropes. Punisher gets tangled in the ropes before fall through and rolling out onto the ring apron. Punisher slowly rolls off the apron to the outside. Road comes over to the ropes and waits for Punisher to get to his feet. As Punisher does, Road grabs the top rope and slingshots himself over, landing on Punisher with a flying body press. Both men crash to the outside on the floor]

Ross: Road just flew over that top rope with a nice cross body.

[Road slowly gets to his feet and climbs onto the ring apron. He rushes over and climbs up, perching on a turnbuckle. Punisher stands as Road leaps, Punisher then quickly reacts by moving out of his way as Road flies hitting the guardrail chest first. Punisher walks over to the time keeper's table and jerks him up as he takes his chair and begins walking back over to the fallen Road. Punisher swings the chair back and blast it over Road's back, the shot echoes through the arena. Punisher then climbs the ring steps and waits for Road to stand. Road does as he wobbles up just to get sent back down as Punisher leaps off the steps smashing the chair over Road's head!]

Ross: Punisher is really taking to Road here, not holding anything back!

[Punisher then begins to kick away on Road, Punisher then begins to look under the ring as he pulls out a table and rolls it into the ring. Crowd begins to cheer as they see the table, Punisher picks up Road and slings his head onto the steel steps. Punisher then picks him up and sends him inside the ring. Road gives a kick to Punisher but, Punisher catches the kick as he spins Road around and tries for a clothesline, Road ducks and comes back with a huge superkick as a loud pop sound is heard as Road's foot meets Punisher's face. Road slides out of the ring and picks up the chair which had been used on him earlier in the match, Road slides back in and awaits Punisher to get up, Punisher slowly gets up as Road tosses Punisher the chair, Punisher catches it as Road punches the chair right into Punisher's face. Road shakes off the pain from hitting the chair as he then sets up the table in the corner as it lays in the corner of the ring. Road picks up Punisher and tries tossing him into table, Pun blocks as he slings him towards the table, but as he does he irish whips Road as Road goes crashing through the table. Punisher then puts his hands on his knees and begins to breath heavy. Punisher drags Road from the corner to the middle of the ring. Earl Hebner then sees the cover and makes the count. (1...2..Kickout!)]

Ross: This Road is one of the toughest men to walk in the EMF

[Punisher quickly climbs to his feet, obviously starting to get frustrated. He reaches down and jerks Road up. Road suddenly comes to life, drilling several forearms to the stomach of Punisher, before lunging forward and nailing an extra hard forearm to Punisher's head. Punisher staggers back, stunned from the blows. Road pushes Punisher back into the ropes before whipping him across the ring towards the opposite ropes. Road runs towards the charging Punisher and leaps into the air. Road spins around in mid-air, nailing Pun with a big flying elbow. The fans begin to cheer loudly as Punisher falls to the mat. Road quickly pulls Pun up, setting him up into a powerbomb or piledriver position. The fans cheer even louder. Road pulls Punisher back by his waistband before planting him on the mat with a spike piledriver. Road quickly covers Punisher. Scott Tysinger drops down for the count (1...2....KICKOUT)]

Ross: I thought he had him!

King: Well, Jr the last time someone went out to a piledriver was the early 80's! Please!

[Road slowly gets to his feet looking at Punisher who kicked out. He reaches down and starts to pull Pun up, but Punisher quickly comes to life, landing a big forearm to Road's stomach, sending Road staggering back. Punisher quickly grabs Road and whips him towards the ropes. Road bounces off and comes charging back at Punisher. Punisher lowers his head and lifts Road up into a back body drop, but Road somehow manages to hook Punisher around the neck as he comes up. Road struggles in mid-air before coming back and planting Punisher with a big DDT. The fans go wild at this sight. Both men lie on the mat, catching their breath]

Ross: What a move!! What athleticism on the count of Road! Amazing!

King: I have to say, even I was impressed with that, but I'm sure Punisher will takes this thing when its over!

[Road slowly gets to his feet, as Pun gets to his knees. Road walks over and grabs Pun by the head. Punisher unloads on Road with a brutal series of forearms to the stomach and begins to rise to his feet, but suddenly Road nails Punisher with a big ax handle smash, subduing him. Road hooks Punisher for what appears to be a suplex. He lifts Punisher into the air and in an amazing show of strength and balance, holds Punisher high in the air in a hanging suplex position for several moments. The crowd oohs and aaahs as many camera flashes fill the arena. Road then brings Punisher down with a big hanging powerslam (Jackhammer). Road quickly hooks Road's leg for the pin. Earl Hebner makes the count (1...2....KICKOUT)]

Ross: I can't believe it... he kicked out!

[Road once again gets to his feet in total shock at Punisher's resilience. Road slowly pulls Punisher to his feet. Punisher comes to life, landing a barrage of punches. He quickly grabs Road and whips across the ring into the ropes. Road bounces back and comes charging at Pun. Punisher swings a big clothesline, but Road ducks under and quickly turns to face Punisher. Punisher instantly spins around with a spinning back fist. He nails Road with it, partially stunning him. Punisher starts unloading on Gabe with a series of super quick jabs. Punisher then pulls back and swings a huge roundhouse punch. Somehow, the stunned Road manages to catch Punisher's hand as runs up the ropes walking the ring ropes, he then goes for the DDT off the top but, Punisher catches him and hits a modified belly to belly as he holds for the pin. (1...2..Kickout!) Punisher seems very pissed off as he then sets Road up to his feet. Punisher then sets Road to the top and goes for a superplex off the top, Road blocks slinging Punisher in a reverse suplex to the mat. Punisher falls to the mat as he quickly wobbles his way back up, Punisher turns around as Road is perched on the top turnbuckle, Road leaps off as he then hits the Apocalypse on Punisher. Referee makes the count, (1...2...3!!)]

Ross: Road has done it! What a night!!! Listen to how loud this place is!

King: Good, maybe now Punisher will get pissed and really beat up Road!

Ross: How'd he do it?! He finally managed to put Punisher down!

[Road rises to his knees with a look of joy on his face. The fans explode into cheers. Road slowly gets to his feet and raises to his arms. Suddenly, Road stops and turns his attention to the downed Punisher. Punisher shakes his head as he slides to the outside and makes his way back to the dressing room. After a few moments, Earl Hebner slides into the ring with the World Title Belt. Shane McMahon then runs down to the ring as he slides in and snatches the belt from Hebner, awaiting Road to turn around. Suddenly, Matt Dragon springs forward as he hits a superkick on Shane, hen jerks the belt out of Shane's hands, ripping it away from him. The fans sit silent, not knowing what to make of the situation]

Ross: What's going on here?!

King: Yes! Maybe Dragon will clock him!

[Dragon takes a few steps back, clutching the belt against his chest, Dragon then slowly extends the World Title, offering it to Road. Road slowly reaches out and takes the belt. Dragon then grabs Road's hand and raises it high into the air as the crowd erupts in relieved cheers. At that moment, The Fink makes the official announcement]

"The Fink": Your winner and STILL EMF World Heavyweight Champion, Road!!

Ross: Thank God! I thought we was going to see Dragon and Road kill each other

King: That's it, I need a barf bag. I'm going to be sick!

[Dragon still holding Road's hand, then quickly turns and clotheslines him. Dragon then reaches into the back of his tights as he pulls out a mic. Fans boo, as Dragon stands over top of the fallen champion.]

Dragon: Road! Enjoy the moment...You being World Champion, cause at Hell on the Earth..... [Laughs] That belt is as good as mine!

King: YES!!! Atta boy, Matt Dragon!

Ross: Fans we have just got word that Austin has arrived to the empty arena at the Fleet Center in Boston!...We are going to go there now!

(Austin vs. HHH will be up tomorrow, J's computer is down)