A Wrestlemania Package began to play as the EBWF tried to hype the big show. After the video played the tron flickered and Wes was seen standing backstage in front of an EBWF Logo. He was looking away from the camera and quickly snapped his head toward the lens. The crowd cheered and Wes snickered somewhat at his captive audience.
Wes Ikeda: Wrestlemania is sneaking up on us and before we know it it'll be right here smacking us in the face. The whole wrestling world is collectively holding it's breath wating for the big main event Triple H versus Bret Hart. Everyone had heard the whispers about the return of Jeff Hardy, and that's not what I'm out here to pimp out right now. I'm here to make a statement about someone who keeps butting their nose in everyone's business. Someone named Lance Storm. It pains me to open a show by saying your name Lance, but really you're becoming more and more of a meanace every single day. You think you might weasel your way into the main event at Wrestlemania. No. There's no way. Over my dead body will you touch the main event at the biggest show of the year. It may be out of my power to keep you off my show all together I can promise you that you will never, ever touch a Wrestlemania as long as I'm breathing, and last time I checked I'll be breathing a lot longer than you. Heed this warning Lance. If you do anything to make the main event at Wrestlemania go amiss you might find yourself out of work, but not because I fired you, simply because I'll take you out myself.
Wes smirked and the crowd cheered as the screen went black
Match #1
MVP continued his amazing streak by defeating Batista with an upset Victory, ruining the big man's chances for a spot at Wrestlemania.
Winner: MVP
Reason: No Batista RP
Match #2
Phoenix tried but failed to hit the 'Down in Flames'. Jillian was able to counter with a DDT. Beth tried an armbar take down, but Jillian turned it over for the quick roll up, the crowd stood dumbfounded as Jillian grabbed the tights, and the ref counted the three.
Winner: Jillian
Reason: So very creative Tez. I really enjoyed these rps! I hope you guys can get a fued going, it was hard to decide.
SEGMENT
“Cho…Cho…Chosen One” hits the PA System to signal the arrival of Jeff Jarrett as he makes his way out from behind the curtain and onto the stage in front of the Aggression crowd as he is met with a chorus of boo’s. Jarrett decked out in a Chosen One T-shirt and Jeans and carrying his acoustic guitar with him as he makes his way down to the ring. He slides into the ring and grabs a microphone and begins to speak.
Jeff Jarrett: Would all you Slapnuts just shut the hell up.
The crowd responds negatively to Jarrett’s words towards them which garners a little smirk from Jarrett as he got the reaction he was looking for and continues.
Jeff Jarrett: Liked trained pathetic sheep. Every single one of you. Now onto business. Ever since Warfare everyone has asked me about the motives behind what I did. Why did I chase the Age of The Fall away before smashing Dusty Rhodes over the head with this trusty guitar of mine.
Jarrett lifts the guitar in the air as the crowd boos.
Jeff Jarrett: Well it is true, that my initial intention as I sauntered down to the ring was to take out the Age of the Fall. And why is that? Because I am sick of sitting around at home and watching all of these factions trying to take over and making targets out of people for sheer fun. There is no rhyme or reason they just won’t too and I am sick of it. The one and only gang in this business was the NWO and they are dead and gone so everyone can just give it a rest.
But the other thing is I am sick and tired of victims. People who get themselves in situations like Dusty Rhodes did on Warfare. A man of his experience in this business should be able to prevent himself from getting attacked by a gang. I mean all through his career he fell victim to gang assaults by the Four Horsemen. You would think the man would learn.
The crowd gives Jarrett a “You’re an Asshole” chant as he continues on.
Jeff Jarrett: But those reasons only build the foundation for the real reasons as to why I did what I did. And why I did what I did on Warfare is very simple. I am here to take over the EBWF signal handedly and there isn’t a person around this company who can stop. Bret Hart isn’t going to stop me no matter how excellent he may think he is. Triple H isn’t going to stop me either even if he thinks he is that damn good.
You see not even Wes Ikdea or Chyna are going to stop me taking over this company by myself. They can try but they will ultimately fail because I have the tools and experience to take over the EBWF all by myself and you know what I might do. I just might hold Wrestlemania 7 up until I get what I want? What do I want? We will just have to wait and see but let’s just say. No One will see anything at Wrestlemania until I get what I want.
Jarrett drops the microphone and walks to the back to massive boo’s from the fans.
Match #3
Orton and Punk put on a good classic match that kept the crowd on their feet. Punk wiggled his way out of the RKO, and bounced Orton around the ring some more. He eventually set him up for the Pepsi Plunge, and took out the third generation superstar, pinning him for the 1..2..3.
Winner: Punk
Reason: Concise, to the point, classic Punk. Really enjoyed the RP, quality over quantity.
Match #4
Jericho took on Paul London in a match that could only be described as phenomenal. Jericho appeared to get the upper hand when he worked London into the walls of Jericho but the whole plot was spoiled with London grabbed the bottom rope. Jericho was forced to break the hold and London had time to do a motified moonassault off the second rope. He pinned Jericho who had been taken off gaurd for the win. Jericho, seemingly frustrated from being overlooked as of late, and now loosing to London decided to go off on the X-Division champion, not laying off his assault after the bell had rung.
To the surprise of the crowd Lance Storm made his way out to the ring without the accompaniment of music. He slid in and quickly took fists to Jericho. London sulked out of the ring, and out of sight as Hart Attack hit and Bret Hart bounded to the ring. Entering, he removed the world title from his shoulder and slammed it into the skull of both Storm and Jericho. The crowd cheered and Bret took a mic.
Bret Hart: You see boys, that's the only taste of gold you're going to get, because I don't plan on giving this belt up anytime soon. Did you actually think you were going to get away with crashing the main event without the greatest EBWF Superstar of all time coming to this ring tonight? You two really ought to learn. There is no time for your filler matches when I have to get these people ready for the absolute demolition of 'The Game' at Wrestlemania. I happen to know that DX isn't in the building tonight, and I also happen to know that...
Bret was slightly distracted by the ring crew who had a modest cart, on which they wheeling out a medium sized gift box. Bret finally called after them as they left it at ringside and walked away.
Bret Hart: Wait! What in the hell is that? Can't you see I'm working here? As I was saying DX isn't in the building and...
"Time to Play the Game" echoed throughout the arena and the crowd rose to their feet in anticipation of the good guy, bad guy banter that was about to be exchanged. And then The 9th Wonder of the World Chyna stepped out from behind the curtain, dressed in a tailored black suit with green pinstripes. She had a microphone but didn't get to speak as Bret cut her off.
Bret Hart: Chyna, I've really had enough of you lately, and I still have a few things I need to say, so why don't you just go back to the locker room, pack up your shit, and get
Chyna: Well, Bret... I'm afraid I have other orders.
Bret Hart: Well, I know that means I'm not going to be able to stop you, so let's hear whatever it is you've been "ordered" to tell us.
Chyna: It's true that Shawn Michaels and Triple H aren't here tonight. Seems they've been so busy trying to pick up your ratings slack that Wes thought they deserved the night off, but the world kind of wants to know... How'd it feel to have Wes Ikeda dupe you in front of the whole world Monday night?
Bret Hart: Wes Ikeda didn't dupe me... whatever Jeff Hardy's problem is, i don't care... he didn't earn his way into the Main Event of Wrestlemania like I did, nor was he lucky enough to win the Royal Rumble either, so the fact of the matter is....is that I still have the advantage, and personally, I'm excited.
Chyna: The whole world saw Wes talk you into a ladder match. Don't act like it was your idea.
Bret Hart: My idea or not, I still invented the match.
Chyna: And Shawn had nothing to do with that... right. I'll give it to you straight Bret. Hunter wants to know who put it in your head that you could possibly beat him at Wrestlemania. We've kind of agreed that instead of beating you it would be best to kill stupidity at the source.
Bret Hart: And Lemme guess, this present here is for me then, right? Some kind of trap?
Chyna: No trap Bret. Swear on my life. Hunter doesn't resort to such childish things. It's a simple gesture really, and we'll get to it in a moment. I was just hoping you'd answer the question.
Bret Hart: Well Chyna, it's simple. I'm the Best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be... and at Wrestlemania, Hunter will finally get to see why, face to face. I beat him at the King of the Ring, and I'm going to beat him at Mania, and there isn't a damn thing anyone in Degeneration X can do, to change that.
Chyna: And see there Bret, that whole statement reeked of past accomplishment. Oh, here's my 20 year old catchphrase. Here's a win I got 9 months ago, and failed miserably on my Summerslam opportunity... it's inconsistency that gets you every single time.
Bret Hart: Well, how about I'm the World Champion, and despite Hunter's best efforts to prevent it from happening, it did. And no matter who Hunter brings to Wrestlemania, that isn't going to change either.
Chyna: Well, I didn't come out here to debate you or anything... but could you remind me again how Hunter tried to prevent you from becoming champ?
Bret Hart: Oh, I love how you all like to play dumb. Chyna, you and I both know that I am the last person that Triple H wants to see as the World Champion, and they would do anything do prevent me from winning this belt. Yet despite Hunter, trying to keep me from getting into that number one contenderships battle royale, I still did.... and despite Shawn's best efforts, I still won. So, don't play dumb with me Chyna... Hunter knows damn well what he tried to do, and come Wrestlemania, he will pay for it dearly.
Chyna: Did Hunter ever come to ringside or interject himself in anyway during your world title match against Lance Storm?
Bret Hart: Chyna, I am sure that you and I both know what happened, and everyone around the world knows what happened.... what the hell is your point?
Chyna: Hunter and Shawn didn't try to keep you from winning. They knew you'd beat Lance. They simply let you win Bret, because they have every intention of finishing what they started.
Bret Hart: So you're saying, that their intentions of trying to screw me, was only to motivate me? You three are terrible. Now that you are caught, you try to rewrite the past.... if that's all that you have to say, then why don't you make your way to the back so I can finish what I came out here to do.
Chyna: I don't think you're understanding me Bret. This wasn't for motivation, you're certainly not lacking that. Go ahead, unwrap your present. I'm pretty sure Triple H chose it very carefully.
Bret Hart: I'm not going anywhere near that... if you want it opened so badly, send some of the ring crew to open it... I know how DX operates.
Chyna: Okay, I'll open it, and hand deliver it to you myself.
Bret Hart: Fine. I'll wait right here.
Bret relaxed a la HBK, across the corner turnbuckles. Chyna started down the ramp, and picked up the box from its cart at ringside. It slid under the bottom right kind of awkwardly, and she climbed the ring steps to enter the ring. She didn't flinch. She wasn't phazed by Bret, at least, not at the moment. She slid the box to the middle of the ring, and stared down Bret on the turnbuckle.
Chyna: Have some respect Bret, really.
Bret came down from the turnbuckles, and approached Chyna very cautiously, expecting some kind of attack or cheap shot.
Bret Hart: Alright, let's see it then.
She removed the lid from the gift box, and kneeled to reach inside, never taking her eyes off Bret. The crowd popped as she pulled a standard sledgehammer from the box. She kicked the box aside and laid it in the ring, between the two of them, saying nothing.
Bret Hart: So this is Hunter's equalizer then....
Chyna: Well isn't the ladder yours?
Bret took a step back to evaluate his situation, and then smiled, and sort of chuckled...
Bret Hart: ... Well mine's bigger.
Chyna: Well Hun, every one in the audience knows, it's not about the size of the tool, it's all about how you use it.
'D-Generation X'... and with that Chyna dropped the microphone and left the sledgehammer where it lie, the camera catching Bret's smirking face before zooming in on the weapon as the show went off the air.