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Old 01-12-2021, 02:12 PM   #2619
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Alright, I'm going to attempt to post my progress going into Backlash but I make no guarantees on a consistent basis. I'm about 4 shows removed from WrestleMania but I'll do what I can to fill in the gaps starting with the Raw the night after. So let's get to it.

Raw: March 26, 2040

The show opens up with the undisputed boss, Lisa Benton, coming down to the ring to address the crowd. She thanks the people for their support throughout the entire feuding authority figures ordeal and especially for being behind her team at WrestleMania. All four individuals will be rewarded and even more importantly, the people will also be rewarded tonight. First things first, however, as there's some cleaning up that needs doing. With that said, Benton asks Vanessa, head of the losing team, to join her in the ring. Begrudgingly, Vanessa enters the arena and gets face-to-face with Benton. Benton wants to make it known that she takes no pleasure in what happened as she wanted no part of the competition. She does take offense, however, to all of Vanessa's efforts prior that were designed to get Benton removed from power. Vanessa asks if it's so wrong to think that she can do a better job and tries to appeal to Benton's sympathies by suggesting a form of partnership. Benton responds that there is only one entity that consistently has had her back for her entire career, through the bad times and the good, and that she made a promise that that entity would be rewarded. So, unfortunately, Vanessa, YOU'RE FIRED!

Vanessa throws a fit and tries to stand her ground but unfortunately is dragged out of ring and arena via security. Benton waves goodbye as the crowd erupts with joy. Benton turns her attention back to the crowd. The night is still young and we're just getting started. Tonight there will be not one, not two, but THREE championship main events! Last night, the triple threat Cruiserweight Title match was one of the most praised and thus Benton feels that the people deserve a similar highlight tonight. So Jordan Demiras will defend the Cruiserweight Title against Martyn LaSalle and Jason Sorola in another triple threat match! Also, Kyle Jacobs made his mark in history last night by unseating the undefeated Intercontinental Champion, Salvatore Scabbia, but there was another individual who had quite an eventful night himself. Let's see who can continue their momentum tonight. Kyle Jacobs will defend the Intercontinental Title against the winner of Money In the Bank, Brandon Reigns! And to top it all off, Benton will be granting one of her team's members his reward as Ryan Pattillo will challenge Noah Carmichael for the Unified World Title! Let the new era begin!

First Match: Michael Hotbody and Zed Jones vs. Mean & Greene (Caleb Greene and Lonny Richards)
An extension of the feud between Greene and Hotbody and the match in which they were involved last night. Hotbody continues to be an overbearing douche, avoiding Greene whenever possible. Jones is able to get the duke by pinning Richards via chicanery. 89% overall rating

Backstage, Kyle Jacobs addresses his win last night and the challenge before him tonight. He brings up not wanting to be known solely for his lineage and that the path towards carving out his own legacy began at WrestleMania but unfortunately for Brandon Reigns, it continues through him tonight. Jacobs pulled off what many considered the impossible and Salvatore Scabbia is more than welcome to try again after Reigns is taken care of.

Second Match: Jenna Kyle and The Academy vs. Faith Connors and The Play Pals
Continuing the animosity from last night, it's six-person action at its finest. Fortune is not on the side of the faces two nights in a row, however, as Randy Ellis is able to cheat his way to a pin over Michael Haywood. 91% overall

Third Match: Queen of the Ring Naomi Bailley vs. Missy Brantley
Bailley is not looking happy after narrowly getting beaten in her Women's Title match against Sonya Braddock. Fortunately, she's able to channel her emotions to a pretty decisive pinfall victory here. 92% overall

Fourth Match: The Agents of Change vs. MC Enterprises
Just a match to give the rub to an up-and-coming team via another team I'm getting rid off. The Agents get the duke here. 94% overall

Backstage, Brandon Reigns prepares for his match tonight. Jake Connelly comes across his warming up and congratulates him. Connelly has to be honest: losing a chance to not be in the Money in the Bank match hurt a lot. Maybe there are too many miles on this body but if someone else had to win, he's glad it was someone like Reigns who is a lot like Connelly in many ways. Connelly offers to watch Reigns' back tonight as he's sure Salvatore Scabbia is looking to screw things up. Reigns thanks him for the offer and the praise and is welcoming to the idea.

Fifth Match: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Demiras vs. Martyn LaSalle vs. Jason Sorola
All three are the best the division has to offer and they prove that here in hotly contested affair. LaSalle and Sorola certainly have a lot to prove as they both failed to win Money in the Bank. Ultimately, Sorola's cockiness gets the better of him as he tries to apply LaSalle's own Martynizer on him and Demiras takes advantage to score a pin on Sorola to retain. 90% overall

Xavier Cross comes out to berate Haven for being responsible for Cross not winning Money in the Bank. He's tired of the mind games and the freak show. Haven is simply jealous of everything Cross has accomplished so he tries to get by and maintain relevance with parlor tricks and shock value. Haven is nothing without the pomp and pageantry! This naturally leads to Haven coming down to chase off Cross.

Sixth Match: WWE Intercontinental Champion Kyle Jacobs vs. Brandon Reigns
Pretty hot back and forth match with a respectful tone. Sadly, Connelly's fears come to pass as Salvatore Scabbia tries to interject himself as both competitors are on the outside. Connelly assumes Scabbia is looking to get to Reigns and tries to intercept but Scabbia responds by slamming Jacobs into the steel stairs causing a DQ win for Jacobs. Scabbia boots Connelly down and proceeds to pound on Jacobs. 88% overall

MAIN EVENT: WWE Unified World Champion Noah Carmichael vs. Ryan Pattillo
Another hotly contested match that looks it can go either way. Sadly, Chris Collins is a sore loser and is able to attack Pattillo behind the ref's back. Carmichael is able to score the win to retain thanks to Collins. Quentin McDaniels runs in to nail Carmichael from behind as we go off the air. Overall: 85%

Overall Show Rating: 87%

And that's it for now. Superstars should be next but we'll see when I get to it.
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