17th May 2013

Location: Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas

 Opening Credits.

Commentary: In tonights show, following his victory last week over Sheamus, Daniel Bryan will face his second challenge in the form of Cesaro ina Submission Match in the Main Event, as he attempts to earn a World Title shot in 9 days at Payback.

Also in action, Randy Orton and Big E collide to try and get the psychological advantage before next weeks Triple Threat for Bubba Ray's TNA World Title.

But we begin the night off with Titus O Neill and his mystery partner taking on Fandango & X-Pac............... 

Pre-Match: X-Pac & Fandango are already in the ring, as Titus makes his entrance, halfway down the ramp, he gestures to the entrance..........and then out walks his partner...................................Darren Young!!!!!!!

Fandango & X-Pac v Titus O Neill & Darren Young

Winners: Fandango & X-Pac via Pinfall by Fandango on Titus O Neill.

Backstage: Big Show meets with Paul Heyman to discuss the actions of Jeff Hardy ambushing him last week, he claims he doesn't need these "distractions" and requests that perhaps Heyman could deal with this problem on his behalf.....................

Heyman understands Big Shows predicament, prior to Heyman becoming Smackdown GM, Big Show had to deal with Teddy Long holding him back, but Heyman sees Championship material in Big Show, but being a man of principle, Heyman request somethin in return for his assistance, and with that the door to the office is closed, and we hear no more................

Mark Henry v Scott Steiner

Mid Match: Jack Swagger came down to ringside in an attempt to distract Mark Henry, but shortly after he was cancelled out by the arrival of Kurt Angle................

Winner: Scott Steiner via Submission.

Backstage: Cris Jericho is joined in the locker room by Hardcore Champion R-Truth, who once again babbles a lot of nonsence, confusing Jericho greatly..........

Randy Orton v Big E

Winner: Big E via Pinfall.

Backstage Interview: Jeff Hardy is quizzed upon his sudden change of heart over Matt Hardy's beatdown by Big Show, that led to him ambushing Big Show last week...........

Jeff agrees he was being an ass, a bad brother, and unfortunately it took a serious injury to Matt to wake him up..................and now he promises to make Big Show pay, because the real Jeff Hardy is back!!!!

Jeff is then informed that next week he will be facing Kane in action.................which is news to Jeff, but he takes it as simply a stepping stone to Big Show.................

Charley Caruso is about to transmit back to commentary, when Maria walks up to her...............Maria delivers; as Womens Locker Room Leader; a job satisfaction report to Caruso, she feels Charley has been doing an "Adequate" job, but could still deliver more, which is why next week, Maria will give Charley that little push that she needs to be better..................and with that Maria leaves, as Charley looks on perplexed.

Backstage: Jinder Mahal walks up to Paul Heyman, he wants to further his career, and in order to do so, offers his services to take out Daniel Bryan for Heyman.

Heyman however is not impressed, especially after Jinder's humiliating attempt last week, Heyman claims everything is in hand, Jinder should stay away from their business...........

Commentary: Recap of the incident in the parking lot last week involving Dolph Ziggler, as a result he has spent the last week at a local medical facility, but has been cleared to return next week, however in another twist to the story, Paul Heyman has refused to lift the ban on Ziggler returning to action, so there is no timeline for Ziggler's in ring return.........

and now back to the ring for Brock Lesnar taking on Sting.

Brock Lesnar v Sting

Winner: Brock Lesnar via Pinfall.

Post Match: Kane makes an appearance at the entranceway, and despite his beaten body, Sting leaves the ring and approaches Kane, however before a major brawl can commence, referees and security get between them, while Sting struggles, Kane simply stands and makes gestures toward Sting...............

Promo: Out to the ring comes the next challenger to the Womens Championship, Layla.................

claiming that she saw what Summer had to sayabout her last week, how about she repeat it.............to her face..............

To which Summer Rae makes her way to the ring, accompanied by Nia Jax,,,,,,,,,,,,

Holding the microphone, Summer suddenly drops it and sucker punches Layla, knocking her to the ground................at this point Nia & Summer deliver a beatdown, until Gail Kim rushes to the ring, causing Summer & Nia to retreat........................proud of their actions.......

Gail approaches the fallen Layla, and then the arena is plunged into darkness, and when the lights come back on, Rosemary and one of her accomplices stand in the ring and take down Gail Kim.................

Summer Rae and Nia Jax' expressions change with the arrival of Rosemary, especially when Rosemary makes her way to the ring ropes and stares directly toward them...................

Backstage: R-Truth has been ambushed by David Otunga in the parking lot, could we be about to crown a new Hardcore Champion?

After a serious beating, R-Truth was about to become a former champion, that was until he was rescued by Chris Jericho attacking Otunga from behind..............knocking him down, this gave Truth the opportunity to scramble to his vehicle and escape with the Hardcore Title..........

And now it's time for the Main Event, as Daniel Bryan takes on Cesaro in a Submission match, knowing that only victory will move him one step closer to his World Title shot at Payback..............

Cesaro v Daniel Bryan

Submission Match

Pre Match: With Bryan andCesaro in the ring ready to start the match, Jinder Mahal stormed the ring and made to attack Bryan, however Bryan evaded the challenge and Jinder struck Cesaro instead....................trying to correct his error he went for Bryan again, but once more Bryan evaded and sent Jinder to the ground through the ring ropes................additional referees then ushered Jinder to the back. as Cesaro clambered back to his feet and the referee prepared to start the match......

Winner: Daniel Bryan via Submission.

Post Match: Bryan celebrates his victory, when the celebrations are cut short by the music of Brock Lesnar.................

Bryan looks toward the entrance, but the attack comes from behind as Lesnar strikes the Title Belt to the back of his skull...........

Bryan is now down on the mat with Lesnar and Cesaro in the ring, when Heyman walks out....................

Heyman calls Lesnar and Cesaro out of the ring, to announce that Bryan has a BIG match next week........................

And with that announcement, out walks The Big Show, casually entering the ring, where Bryan is struggling to get to his feet, Big Show helps him to his feet, before powering him back to the mat with the Chokeslam................

At this point, Heyman announces that Bryan's match next week will be No Disqualification.

To which, Cesaro & Lesnar re-enter the ring with a steel chair and commence a further beatdown on Daniel Bryan.............

End Credits.