Raw May 22nd

[Stephanie McMahon]

Fireworks shoot off. The fans cheer as the camera's pan the arena.

Jr: Hello everyone and welcome to Raw! We are just 6 days away from Backlash! We are live in Birmingham, Alabama!

King: I can't wait until Sunday Jr. Its going to be awesome.

Jr: Well Backlash is 6 days away. Tonight we got some interesting matches.

Jericho's music hits. The fans boo. Jericho walks out on the stage and he walks down the ramp.

Jr: Here comes the man who will face Stone Cold at Backlash.

Jericho rolls into the ring and he takes a mic from April. Jericho's music fades.

Jericho: Welcome to Raw is Jericho!

The fans boo.

Jericho: And this Sunday at Backlash. I will be getting in the ring with Stone Cold Steve Austin. And tonight. I will show you what I'm gonna do to Stone Cold this Sunday.

Jericho drops the mic. Shawn Michaels music hits. The fans cheer. Shawn walks out on the stage. Shawn stands on the stage and he poses. Fireworks shoot off on the stage.

Jr: Jericho better not worry about Sunday and he better worry about Shawn Michaels tonight.

Shawn walks down the ramp and he climbs into the ring. Shawn and Jericho stare down. Shawn's music fades. Shawn and Jericho continue to stare down.

Jr: This is gonna be an interesting match. Jericho needs a win going into Backlash.

The bell rings.

Shawn and Jericho stare down. They walk around the ring. Shawn and Jericho step out into the center of the ring. Jericho grabs Shawn's legs and he pulls them out from under him. Jericho tries to lock in the Walls of Jericho. Shawn tries to fight.

Jr: Jericho looking for the Walls of Jericho.

Shawn kicks Jericho off. Jericho falls to the mat. Shawn and Jericho get up. Jericho takes Shawn's legs again and he pulls them out from under him. Jericho tries to lock in the Walls of Jericho. Shawn fights him.

Jr: Jericho again going for the Walls of Jericho.

King: Jericho's almost got it. This match could be over.

Jericho almost has Shawn turned onto his belly.

Jr: Shawn Michaels fighting with everything he's got. He can't take the Walls of Jericho. His back won't allow him.

Shawn kicks Jericho off again. Jericho falls to the mat. Shawn and Jericho get up. Jericho goes for Shawn's legs again. Shawn kicks Jericho in the head. Jericho falls to the mat.

Jr: Oh what a kick to the head.

Jericho gets up and Shawn punches him in the face. Jericho stumbles. Shawn hits a kick to the gut. Jericho holds his gut. Shawn shoves Jericho back into the ropes and he punches him in the face. Shawn then whips Jericho into the ropes. Jericho comes off the ropes and Shawn throws a back elbow. Jericho ducks under it and he hits the ropes again. Jericho grabs the top rope and he stares at Shawn. Shawn walks to Jericho and he throws a punch. Jericho blocks it and he punches Shawn in the face. Shawn stumbles back into the center of the ring. Jericho walks up to Shawn and he kicks him in the gut then he sets up and he connects a suplex. "Jericho: Count it ref!" Jericho pins Shawn.

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Shawn kicks out. Jericho gets up and he looks at the ref. The referee holds up 2 fingers. Shawn gets up and he turns to Jericho. Jericho punches Shawn in the face. Shawn stumbles back into the ropes. Jericho hits an elbow to the head. Jericho then whips Shawn into the ropes. Shawn comes off the ropes and Jericho jumps and he connects a dropkick to the face. Shawn gets up and he holds his mouth. Jericho jumps and he connects another dropkick. Shawn gets up and he stumbles. Jericho hits the ropes and he connects a running bulldog. Shawn lays on the mat. Jericho gets up and he looks at the fans. "Jericho: Yeah baby!" The fans boo. Shawn gets up to his hands and knees. Jericho stands above Shawn and he poses. Shawn gets up to both knees and he looks at Jericho. Jericho takes Shawn by the hair. Shawn punches Jericho in the gut 3x. Jericho hits a knee to the head and Shawn drops back to the mat. Jericho hits the ropes and he runs to Shawn and he connects an elbow drop to the back. Shawn screams in pain. Jericho gets up and he hits another elbow drop to the back. Shawn screams and he rolls over near the top left turnbuckle. Jericho follows Shawn. Shawn sits in the turnbuckle. Jericho smacks Shawn in the head. "Jericho: Come on Shawn. Come on." Jericho stomps on Shawn's chest 5x. Shawn holds his chest as Jericho turns and he runs to the bottom right turnbuckle. Jericho turns back to Shawn and he runs toward him. Jericho throws a big boot but Shawn rolls out of the way. Shawn gets up and Jericho turns to him. Shawn punches Jericho in the face 5x. Shawn then shoves Jericho back into the turnbuckle. Shawn rams his shoulder into Jericho's gut 3x. Shawn goes for another one but Jericho pounds him on the back. Shawn stumbles but he hits another shoulder to the gut. Jericho pounds Shawn on the back 3x. Shawn stumbles down to a knee. Jericho then takes Shawn by the hair and he pulls him up and he shoves him into the turnbuckle. Jericho throws a punch but Shawn dodges it. Shawn shoves Jericho into the turnbuckle and he rams his shoulder into Jericho's gut 3x. Jericho throws a punch but Shawn blocks it and Shawn hits him with a punch of his own. Shawn then lifts Jericho up on the turnbuckle. Shawn punches him in the face 3x. Shawn then climbs to the middle rope and he sets up for a superplex. "Jericho: Oh! No no no!" Jericho takes Shawn's hair. Jericho punches Shawn in the ribs 3x. Jericho shoves Shawn off and he falls to the mat. Jericho sets up on the turnbuckle. Shawn gets up and he turns to Jericho. Jericho jumps and he connects a diving dropkick. Shawn lays on the mat. Jericho smirks as he walks to Shawn. Shawn gets up and Jericho kicks him in the gut. Jericho then sets up and he connects a suplex. Jericho gets up and he stomps on Shawn's chest 3x. Jericho stomps on his chest again. Jericho then hits the ropes and he jumps up on the middle rope and he goes for the lionsault. Shawn rolls out of the way and Jericho crashes into the mat. Jericho gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn lifts Jericho and he connects a spinebuster. Shawn pins Jericho.

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Jericho kicks out. Jericho gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn hits an arm drag. Jericho gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn hits another arm drag. Jericho gets up and he turns to Shawn. Shawn hits an arm drag into an arm bar. Jericho screams. Jericho gets up and he pulls Shawn toward the ropes. Shawn breaks the hold and he shoves Jericho into the ropes. Shawn steps back into the center of the ring. Jericho angers and he turns to Shawn and he walks toward him. Shawn jumps and he connects a dropkick. Jericho gets up and he stumbles as he turns to Shawn. Shawn hits another dropkick. Jericho gets up and he stumbles toward Shawn. Shawn lifts Jericho and he connects an atomic drop. Jericho stumbles as he turns back to Shawn. Shawn hits a kick to the gut and he lifts Jericho and he connects a body slam. Jericho lays on the mat. Shawn walks over to the top right turnbuckle and he climbs it and he sets up. Shawn jumps and he goes for a diving elbow drop. Jericho rolls out of the way and Shawn crashes into the mat. Shawn holds his elbow as he gets up. Jericho takes Shawn's legs and he pulls them out from under him. Shawn falls to the mat and Jericho turns him over and he locks in the Walls of Jericho. Shawn screams in pain.

Jr: Walls of Jericho locked in!

Shawn taps the mat. The bell rings and Jericho's music hits. Jericho breaks the hold and he looks at the fans. Jericho raises his arms.

April: The winner of the match. Chris Jericho!

Jr: You knew Shawn Michaels was gonna tap. His back will just not allow him to take a move such as the Walls of Jericho.

King: Oh yeah. Better to just tap out.

Shawn rolls from the ring. Jericho climbs the top right turnbuckle and he poses.

Jr: Now the question is. Will this be what happens at Backlash? Will Chris Jericho be standing tall after his match with Stone Cold?

King: I don't know Jr. Austin's been a different man since he won the WWE Title. He hasn't lost a single match yet.

Jr: That's true King.

Jericho smiles as he points at the fans.

[Stephanie McMahon]

Jr: Welcome back to Raw. Moments ago Chris Jericho got a much needed victory going into Backlash. As he defeated The Heart Break Kid Shawn Michaels.

King: Jericho is flying high going into Backlash. With a big tap out victory over Shawn Michaels.

Theme music hits the pa system and Alexa Bliss walks out on the stage. The fans boo. Alexa stands on the stage. She smiles as she looks at the fans. Alexa holds her arms out and she poses.

Jr: Here comes Alexa Bliss. She will be having her first match here tonight.

King: Stephanie made a good call when she got Alexa Bliss. She's a perfect fit for the Women's division.

Alexa walks down the ramp.

Jr: Don't let her size fool you folks. She is five feet of fury and she's just as tough as any lady we have in the Women's division.

Alexa climbs the steel steps and she enters the ring. She steps out into the center of the ring and she poses.

Jr: Now that Alexa Bliss is a member of the Women's division and the WWE roster. This means that Mickie James is no longer the runt of the Women's division.

King: But this won't stop Charlotte from calling her a hillbilly runt.

Jr: Sadly it won't King.

The music fades and Bayley's music hits. The fans cheer. Bayley walks out on the stage. She's all smiles as she looks at the fans. Angelina Love walks out with her.

Jr: And here comes Bayley. Last week she took a rough beating from Lita but this week she will be going one on one with Alexa Bliss. Maybe. Just maybe Bayley can win this one.

King: I don't think so Jr. She's just too nice.

Bayley walks over to the left side and she puts her hands up. Some fans put their hands up. Bayley gives them a thumbs up then she turns and she walks to the right side and she puts her hands up. Some fans put their hands up. Bayley smiles and she gives a thumbs up. Bayley walks back to the center of the stage and she poses.

Jr: Alexa Bliss has called out Bayley on her wearing shirts of legendary wrestler's. And her Macho Man ring gear.

King: She also said Bayley will never be anything more than a fan girl and I agree with that Jr. Bayley needs to go back to the front row where she belongs before she gets hurt.

Bayley walks down the ramp. Angelina follows her to ringside.

Jr: Each and every week. More and more fans are starting to back up Bayley. She's starting to win the fans over King. Bayley has some talent in the ring. She's more than a fan girl. She can wrestle.

King: If she's got talent Jr then why hasn't she won a match yet?

Bayley gets in the ring and she looks at Alexa. Bayley's music fades. Bayley and Alexa walk around the ring. Angelina stands at ringside.

Jr: There's a big size difference between these two.

The bell rings.

Bayley and Alexa stare down. Bayley and Alexa lock up in the center of the ring. Bayley overpowers Alexa and she forces her back into the ropes. Alexa tries to force Bayley into the bottom right turnbuckle. Bayley forces Alexa into the bottom right turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. Bayley breaks the lock and she steps back. Alexa stares at Bayley. Bayley smiles as the fans cheer. Alexa angers as she steps out to the center of the ring. Bayley and Alexa walk around the ring. The two lock up. Alexa tries to overpower Bayley but Bayley doesn't allow her to gain any ground. Bayley forces Alexa back into the top right turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. The referee then gets between them. Bayley puts her hands up. Alexa smacks her hands together then she screams and she holds her jaw. The referee looks at Alexa then at Bayley then back at Alexa. The fans boo. The referee points at Bayley. "Referee: Hey! No more dirty hits! Come on let her out of the corner!" Bayley holds her arms out with a what the heck look as she looks out at the fans. The fans boo. Alexa holds her jaw.

Fans: You suck Ref!

Bayley and Alexa walk around the ring. Alexa holds her jaw. Bayley and Alexa lock up. Bayley overpowers Alexa and she forces her into the bottom right turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. The referee gets between the two trying to force a break. Bayley puts her hands up. Alexa smacks her hands together and she drops to the mat landing on her butt. Alexa holds her jaw. The referee looks at Alexa then he looks at Bayley and he points at her. "Referee: Hey! What did I tell you?" The fans boo. "Bayley: I didn't do anything!" Alexa gets up. She holds her jaw.

Jr: The fans here in Birminham, Alabama are getting all over the referee. The arena quickly filling up with boos.

Bayley and Alexa walk around the ring. They lock up in the center of the ring. Bayley once again overpowers Alexa and she forces her into the top left turnbuckle. The referee calls for a clean break. The referee gets between them. Alexa punches Bayley in the face. Bayley stumbles back. Alexa walks around the referee and she punches Bayley in the face 3x. Alexa then takes Bayley's wrist and she locks her in a wrist lock. Alexa works the hold then she yanks the arm. Bayley screams. Bayley takes Alexa's wrist and she reverses into a wrist lock of her own. Alexa screams as she tries to get her arm free. Alexa takes Bayley's wrist but Bayley works the hold. Alexa screams as she drops to a knee. Alexa gets back on her feet. Alexa takes Bayley's wrist and she reverses into a wrist lock of her own. Alexa works the hold and she yanks the arm. Bayley drops to both knees. Alexa locks in an arm bar. Bayley screams. Bayley gets on her feet. Alexa locks in a side headlock. Bayley backs up into the ropes and she whips Alexa into the ropes. Bayley follows Alexa to the ropes. Alexa comes off the ropes and Bayley goes for a hip toss. Alexa blocks it and she hits a hip toss. Bayley gets up and Alexa hits an arm drag. Bayley gets up and Alexa hits another arm drag. Bayley gets up and Alexa hits a kick to the gut. Alexa lifts Bayley and she connects a suplex. Alexa pins Bayley.

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Bayley kicks out. Alexa gets up. Bayley sits on the mat. Alexa takes Bayley by her ponytail. Bayley screams as Alexa pulls her back to her feet. Alexa throws a kick. Bayley catches her foot. Alexa jumps and she kicks Bayley in the head. Bayley falls to the mat. Alexa gets up and she stomps on Bayley's shoulder 3x. Bayley gets up to her hands and knees. Alexa takes Bayley's ponytail and she pulls her to her feet. Bayley lifts Alexa and she drives her spine first into the top right turnbuckle. Bayley hits a knee to the gut. Bayley rams her shoulder into Alexa's gut 5x. Bayley turns and she runs to the bottom left turnbuckle. Bayley turns and she runs at Alexa. Bayley goes to throw her shoulder into Alexa's gut. Alexa moves out of the way and Bayley runs shoulder first into the steel ring post.

Fans: Ohhh!

Bayley holds her shoulder as she gets up and she turns to Alexa. Alexa does a snapmare and she kicks Bayley in the spine. Bayley screams in pain. Alexa then forces Bayley to lay on the mat. Alexa jumps and she connects a knee drop to the shoulder. Bayley screams in pain. Alexa smirks as she looks at the fans and she holds her arms out. Angelina smacks the mat and she tries to get the fans to back up Bayley. Alexa kisses her hand and she blows a kiss to the fans. Bayley gets up to a knee. Alexa punches Bayley in the face 3x. Alexa then takes Bayley's arm and she walks over to the ropes. Alexa wraps Bayley's arm around the rope and she pulls on her arm. Bayley screams in pain. The referee tries to get her to break the hold. Alexa puts her foot on the middle rope and she pulls harder. "Referee: Hey! Come on!" Alexa smirks as she looks at the referee. "Referee: 1! 2! 3! 4!" Alexa mocks the referee by counting with him. She then breaks the hold. Bayley drops to her knees and she holds her shoulder. Alexa puts her hands up as she looks at the referee. She then smirks. "Alexa: Ooops." Alexa shrugs her shoulders and she gives a cute innocent smile. Alexa then looks at Bayley. Alexa kicks her in the shoulder. Bayley screams in pain. Alexa takes Bayley by the ponytail and she pulls her to her feet. Alexa hits an uppercut. Bayley lifts Alexa and she drives her spine first into the top right turnbuckle. Bayley kicks Alexa in the gut 3x. Bayley then hits an elbow to the head. Bayley lifts Alexa onto the top turnbuckle. Bayley punches Alexa in the face. Bayley then climbs up on the middle rope. Bayley sets up for a superplex. Bayley raises her arm as she looks at the fans. The fans cheer. Alexa punches Bayley in the ribs 3x. Alexa takes Bayley's ponytail and she punches her in the face 3x. Bayley punches Alexa in the face 3x. Bayley then sets up for a superplex and she steps up on the top rope and she then connects a superplex. Alexa lands hard and she rolls out into the center of the ring. Bayley takes a rough landing on her shoulder. Bayley lays on the mat and she holds her shoulder.

Jr: Oh man. What a superplex. Its hard to tell who took more damage there.

King: I think Bayley landed on her shoulder. She's in alot of pain Jr.

Alexa gets back on her feet and she stumbles. Bayley is still down. Bayley holds her shoulder.

Jr: Alexa is back up. Bayley is still down.

Alexa angers as she looks at Bayley. Alexa walks over to Bayley and she stomps on her shoulder 5x. Bayley screams in pain. Bayley lays near the ropes. Alexa grabs the top rope and she steps up on the lower rope and she jumps and she drops a knee to Bayley's shoulder. Bayley screams. Alexa gets up and she grabs the top rope and she steps up on the lower rope and she jumps and she connects another knee drop to the shoulder. Bayley holds her shoulder as she rolls out into the center of the ring. Alexa walks over to Bayley and she connects insult to injury. A double knee drop to the gut followed by a standing moonsault double knee drop. Alexa pins Bayley.

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Bayley kicks out. Angelina claps her hands. Alexa gets up. Bayley gets up to her hands and knees. Alexa takes Bayley's ponytail and she pulls her to her feet. Alexa holds onto Bayley's hair and she walks up to the bottom right turnbuckle and she bashes her head into the turnbuckle. Bayley stumbles. Alexa shoves Bayley back into the turnbuckle and she kicks her in the gut 3x. Alexa then runs to the top left turnbuckle and she turns back to Bayley. Alexa runs to her and she jumps and she sets up and she connects a monkey flip. Bayley gets up and she turns to Alexa. Alexa jumps and she hits a dropkick. Bayley falls to the mat. Alexa walks up to the top right turnbuckle and she climbs it. Bayley lays on the mat. Alexa jumps and she goes for a diving elbow drop. Bayley rolls out of the way and Alexa crashes into the mat. Alexa holds her elbow. Alexa and Bayley get up. Bayley takes Alexa and she whips her into the ropes. Alexa comes off the ropes and Bayley hits a back elbow. Alexa gets up and she holds her mouth. Bayley runs into the ropes and she runs to Alexa and she connects a one handed bull dog. Alexa gets up and she stumbles. Bayley locks her arms around Alexa. Alexa screams and she grabs the top rope. Bayley tries to do a german suplex but Alexa holds onto the top rope. Bayley tries again to do a german suplex but Alexa holds onto the top rope. Alexa hits an elbow to the head. Bayley stumbles back into the center of the ring. Alexa turns to Bayley and she hits a kick to the gut. Alexa sets up and she connects a snap ddt. Bayley lays on the mat. Alexa pins Bayley.

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The theme music of Alexa Bliss hits. The fans boo. Alexa smiles as she stands up and she looks at the fans. The referee raises Alexa's arm.

Jr: Bayley is still winless. Alexa Bliss has won the match.

King: I told you Jr. I told you.

Angelina gets in the ring and she checks on Bayley. Suddenly Charlotte and Lita walk out on the stage. The fans boo louder and Alexa's music fades. Charlotte and Lita clap their hands as they look at Alexa. Alexa looks a bit confused as she looks at Charlotte and Lita. Charlotte has a mic in hand.

Charlotte: Great job. Great job Alexa. That was amazing work. You have so much talent.

Alexa smirks and she nods. She places her hands on her hips as she looks at Charlotte and Lita. Charlotte and Lita get in the ring.

Charlotte: I'm so impressed. You are amazing. As a matter of fact. Your so good. That I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse. I want you to join up with us. We can teach you everything you need to know about the business. Trust me Alexa. If you accept our offer. Then you will one day be one of the best female wrestler's of all time. So what do you say?

Charlotte holds her hand out to Alexa. Alexa looks at the fans then back at Charlotte. Bayley rolls from the ring and she holds her head as she walks up the ramp. Angelina stands in the ring and she stares at Charlotte. Alexa shakes Charlotte's hand. Alexa then shakes hands with Lita.

Charlotte: Good girl. Unlike some women around here.

Charlotte turns to Angelina. Angelina stares at Charlotte.

Charlotte: Just how dumb are you Angelina? Do you really think that you and your little team can break us?

Lita rolls from the ring and she gets under the ring. Lita pulls a table out and she sets it up at ringside.

Charlotte: Remember a team is only as strong as its weakest. Alexa Bliss is a lion while Bayley is a harmless old house cat.

Lita gets back in the ring.

Charlotte: We are gonna break your team one by one. And its gonna start when I break Mickie James at Backlash on Sunday. And Mickie is just as dumb as a hillbilly. I would never want a friend like you. Lita watches my back and I watch her back. But last week when we sent Mickie crashing through that table. You were no where to be found. Some friend you are.

Angelina punches Charlotte in the face. Charlotte falls to the mat and she drops the mic. Alexa and Lita go after Angelina. Alexa and Lita punch her in the face 5x each. They back her up into the top left turnbuckle. Charlotte gets up and she walks over to Angelina. Charlotte punches her in the face 5x. Angelina kicks Charlotte in the gut then she punches Lita in the face and then she hits an elbow to Alexa's head.

Jr: Look at Angelina trying to fight back here.

Charlotte takes Angelina's hair. "Charlotte: How dare you strike me!" Charlotte punches Angelina in the face 10x. Charlotte then steps back into the center of the ring. Alexa and Lita kick Angelina in the gut 10x each. Alexa and Lita walk down to the bottom right turnbuckle. Charlotte takes Lita and she whips her toward Angelina. Lita jumps and she hits a dropkick. Lita moves out of the way. Charlotte then whips Alexa toward Angelina. Alexa throws her shoulder into Angelina's gut. Angelina holds her gut. Lita and Alexa whip Angelina toward Charlotte. Charlotte hits a big boot. Angelina falls to the mat. "Charlotte: Get her up!" Alexa and Lita pull Angelina up. Lita holds Angelina up. Charlotte hits Angelina with a knife edge chop and then another one then another one and then another one and even another one. Angelina's shirt has been ripped. The look of pain on Angelina's face shows that she is hurting. Charlotte and Lita take Angelina over to the ropes in front of the table Lita set up at ringside. Charlotte and Lita lift Angelina.

Jr: Oh no! You can't do this!

Charlotte and Lita throw Angelina over the top rope and she crashes through the table.

Fans: Ohhh!

Jr: Oh no! Last week it was Mickie James. This week its Angelina Love.

Angelina lays on the floor. Charlotte and Lita smile and laugh. The fans boo. Charlotte and Lita step out into the center of the ring. They stand back to back. Lita extends her left fist and Charlotte extends her right fist. Alexa stands in front of them and she smiles as she extends both fists. The fans boo.

Jr: Its all out war breaking out in the Women's division! What's gonna happen this Sunday at Backlash?

King: Charlotte Flair is gonna break Mickie James and become the new Women's Champion.

Angelina is still down on the floor. Charlotte, Lita and Alexa still continue to pose.

[Stephanie McMahon]

Jr: Folks we're back on Raw. We're down in the southland this week in Birmingham, Alabama. This is our last stop before Backlash and the match card is set and its sure to be a great show.

King: Yes it will Jr. I can't wait.

Jr: Folks we saw the newest member of the Women's division. She took on Bayley in a one on one match and folks Little Miss Bliss looks great.

King: Well as we said Jr. Don't let her size fool you. Alexa Bliss is a tough little girl and she took it to Bayley.

Seth Rollins music hits. Seth walks out on the stage as the fans boo. Seth stands on the stage and he poses.

Jr: Seth Rollins will be in the WWE Tag Team Title match up on Sunday. Triple H will be his partner. But King. You got to believe he's gonna be doing everything he can to beat Stone Cold here tonight.

King: Oh sure thing Jr.

Seth walks down the ramp and he rolls into the ring. Seth gets up and he poses. Seth's music fades. Seth runs up and he hits the ropes. He then runs across the ring and he hits the ropes again. Seth steps out into the center of the ring and he looks toward the entrance way. Suddenly Stone Cold's music hits. The fans stand and cheer. Austin walks out on the stage. He has the WWE Title in his hand. Austin climbs into the ring and he walks up to the top right turnbuckle and he climbs it and he poses. Austin climbs down and he walks to the bottom left turnbuckle and he climbs it and he poses. Austin climbs down and he walks to the bottom right turnbuckle and he climbs it and he poses. Austin climbs down and he walks to the top left turnbuckle and he climbs it and he poses. Austin climbs down and he turns to Seth. Seth looks at the WWE Title then he looks at Austin. Austin hands the WWE Title to April. April takes the title and she leaves the ring. Seth stands near the top right turnbuckle. Austin stands in the center of the ring. Austin's music fades.

The bell rings.

Austin and Seth walk around the ring. Austin and Seth lock up in the center of the ring. Seth locks in a side headlock. Austin backs up into the ropes and he whips Seth into the ropes. Austin follows Seth. Seth comes off the ropes and he hits a shoulder tackle. Austin falls to the mat. Seth turns and he hits the ropes again. Austin rolls over in front of him. Seth jumps over him and he hits the ropes again. Austin gets up and he runs up to Seth and he goes for a hip toss. Seth counters it and he hits a hip toss. Austin gets up and Seth hits another hip toss. Austin gets up and he stumbles back into the ropes. Seth hits a kick to the gut. Austin holds his gut. Seth pulls Austin out into the center of the ring and he kicks Austin in the gut. Seth lifts Austin and he connects a suplex. Seth gets up and he hits the ropes and he runs up to Austin and he jumps and he connects an elbow drop to the chest. Austin holds his chest. Seth pins Austin.

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Austin kicks out. Seth and Austin get up. Austin hits a knife edge chop. Seth stumbles. Austin hits another knife edge chop. Seth punches Austin in the face. Austin then kicks Seth in the gut and he hits another knife edge chop. Austin whips Seth into the bottom left turnbuckle. Austin runs at Seth. Seth hits an elbow to the head. Austin stumbles back into the center of the ring and he turns away from Seth. Seth runs up to Austin and he connects a running bull dog. Seth gets up and he jumps and he connects a knee drop to the back. Austin rolls over onto his back. Seth stomps on Austin's chest 3x. Seth pulls Austin up and he hits a knee to the gut. Seth punches Austin in the face 3x. Seth then lifts Austin and he connects a suplex. Seth pins Austin.

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Austin kicks out. Seth and Austin get up. Seth takes Austin and he goes to whip him into the top right turnbuckle. Austin counters him and he whips him into the turnbuckle. Austin runs at him and he hits a shoulder to the gut. Seth holds his gut. Austin hits a knife edge chop. Seth holds his chest and he drops to his knees. Austin pulls Seth back up and he shoves him back into the turnbuckle. Austin hits an elbow to the head. Austin lifts Seth up on the top turnbuckle. Austin punches him in the face. Austin climbs up on the middle rope. Austin punches him in the face 3x. Austin sets up for a superplex. Seth punches Austin in the ribs 5x. Seth then flips over Austin and he connects a powerbomb. Austin lays on the mat. Seth climbs the turnbuckle and he jumps and he connects a diving elbow. Seth pins Austin.

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Austin kicks out. Seth gets up to a knee and he looks at the referee.

Jr: Seth Rollins taking it to the WWE Champion. Austin looks to be in alittle bit of trouble early on here.

King: Austin's not out of it yet Jr.

Jr: You can never count out The Rattlesnake.

Seth pulls Austin up. Austin knocks Seth's arms away and he punches him in the face 3x. Seth stumbles back into the center of the ring. Austin turns and he hits the ropes. Seth throws a clothesline. Austin ducks under it and he hits the ropes again. Austin comes off the ropes and he runs toward Seth. Seth jumps and Austin runs under him. Austin hits the ropes again. Seth turns to Austin and he jumps and he connects a dropkick to the face. Austin falls to the mat. Seth gets up to a knee and he looks at Austin then he smirks as he looks at the fans.

Jr: Seth droppin Austin with a big dropkick to the mouth. The Rattlesnake is down in the center of the ring. You got to believe that if Seth Rollins pulls off a victory over Stone Cold here tonight he will find himself at the front of the line for a WWE Title shot.

King: Its the best way to prove yourself Jr. Get a pinfall victory over the champion.

Seth pulls Austin up and he punches him in the face. Austin stumbles. Seth then whips Austin into the bottom right turnbuckle. Seth runs in and Austin hits him with an elbow to the head. Seth turns away from Austin and he stumbles out into the center of the ring. Austin runs up to Seth and he connects a running bulldog. Austin and Seth get up. Austin hits a knife edge chop. Austin then lifts Seth and he sets up for a piledriver. Seth kicks his legs. Austin puts him back on the mat and Seth lifts Austin and he connects a back body drop. Austin lays on the mat. Seth pins him.

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Austin kicks out. Seth and Austin get up. Seth punches Austin in the gut. Seth then sets up for a suplex. Austin blocks it and he punches Seth in the ribs. Austin then hits a knee to the gut. Austin sets up and he lifts Seth and he connects a piledriver. Seth lays on the mat. Suddenly the fans start to boo. Chris Jericho walks out on the stage. Jericho stands on the stage and he crosses his arms as he watches the ring.

Jr: And there's the man that Stone Cold will face this Sunday at Backlash.

King: Jericho coming out here to get a closer look at the match up.

Jr: Well I hope that's the only reason Jericho is out here.

Seth shakes his head as he gets up to his hands and knees. Austin pulls Seth up and he hits a knife edge chop. Seth stumbles back into the top right turnbuckle. Austin looks at Jericho. Austin walks up to the ropes and he points at Jericho. Austin then turns and he runs at Seth. Austin hits him with a shoulder to the gut. Seth drops to the mat. Austin stomps a mudhole in Seth. He hits 10 stomps to the chest. Austin then hits one more stomp. Austin punches Seth in the face 5x. Austin pulls Seth up. Seth hits a knee to the gut. Seth then lifts Austin for a powerbomb and he turns to the turnbuckle and he connects a powerbomb into the turnbuckle. Austin screams in pain as he falls to the mat. Seth pulls Austin out into the center of the ring and he pins him.

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Austin kicks out. Seth gets up to his hands and knees.

Jr: Another near fall for Seth Rollins. Seth giving the WWE Champion all he wants here tonight. What a main event match up this is turning out to be.

King: And Jericho's got a front row seat. He's just doing his homework Jr. He's got to make sure he's ready for Sunday.

Jericho is still on the stage. Jericho stands at the top of the ramp and he continues to watch the action. Seth pulls Austin up. Austin smacks Seth's hands away and he hits a clothesline. Seth gets up and he turns to Austin. Austin hits another clothesline. Seth gets up and he turns to Austin. Austin hits a knife edge chop. Seth screams in pain. Austin shoves Seth back into the ropes. Austin hits a knee to the gut. Austin then whips Seth into the ropes. Austin connects a back body drop. Seth gets up and he turns to Austin. Austin hits another clothesline. Seth lays on the mat. Austin gets up to a knee and he looks at Jericho. Austin gets up and he runs into the ropes. Austin runs to Seth and he connects a pointed elbow drop. Seth holds his chest. Austin pins him.

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Seth kicks out. Austin gets up and he stomps on Seth's chest 3x. Austin pulls Seth up and he whips him into the bottom right turnbuckle. Austin smirks as he looks at Jericho. Austin then runs at Seth. Seth hits a boot to the face. Austin falls to the mat and he rolls out toward the center of the ring. Seth smiles and he climbs the turnbuckle.

Jr: Seth Rollins is going to the top turnbuckle. Austin is down in the center of the ring. Seth Rollins could be moments away from pinning the WWE Champion!

Seth jumps and he connects a corkscrew 450 splash.

Jr: Oh man! Corkscrew 450 splash connects!

King: Ohhh.

Seth pins Ausin.

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Austin kicks out.

Jr: And Austin kicks out again! Seth Rollins can't believe it.

Seth and Austin get up. Seth punches Austin in the face 3x. Austin hits a knee to the gut and then he punches Seth in the face 5x. Austin hits a knife edge chop. Seth stumbles back. Austin hits another knife edge chop. Seth stumbles back into the ropes. Austin hits another knife edge chop. Austin then goes to whip Seth into the ropes. Seth counters him and he whips Austin into the ropes. Austin comes off the ropes and Seth throws a clothesline. Austin ducks and he hits the ropes again. Seth jumps and he connects a dropkick to the face. Austin and Seth get up. Seth hits a kick to the gut. Seth turns and he hits the ropes. Seth runs up to Austin and he goes for the Curb Stomp. Austin moves out of the way. Seth stomps the mat and he stumbles as he holds his knee. Seth turns to Austin. Austin hits a kick to the gut and then he connects the Stone Cold Stunner. Seth lays on the mat. The fans cheer. Austin pins Seth.

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Austin's music hits. The fans stand and cheer. Austin gets up and he raises his arms. Seth rolls from the ring.

Jr: Stone Cold did it. He finally put away Seth Rollins. What a match this turned out to be.

King: This was great Jr. Seth Rollins gave Stone Cold all he wanted here tonight.

April hands the WWE Title to Austin. Austin takes it and he raises it. The fans cheer. Jericho walks down the ramp. Austin climbs the top right turnbuckle and he poses. Jericho climbs into the ring. Austin climbs down and he turns to Jericho. Austin's music fades. Austin and Jericho stand in the center of the ring and they stare down. Austin holds the WWE Title in his hand.

Jr: Folks these two are going meet this Sunday at Backlash and the WWE Title will be on the line.

Austin and Jericho continue to stare down.

King: Its sure to be a great match Jr. I can't wait.

Austin raises the WWE Title. The fans cheer. Jericho looks at the WWE Title then back at Austin.

Fans: Austin! Austin! Austin!

Austin lowers the title and he continues to stare down Jericho.