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Superstars: October 11, 2040

Once again we're opening with Lisa Benton and she's looking exasperated to say the least. She informs us that the Beat the Clock challenge continues tonight with three more matches where everyone will be attempting to do better than the times set by Xavier Cross and Quentin McDaniels on Raw. She also has one major piece of business that she would rather get out of the way right now instead of running the risk of things getting even worse later. She knows Noah Carmichael is here and rather than deal with more chaos she's asking him to come out here right now to speak with her. Time passes for a bit with no response until Carmichael eventually makes his way out being escorted by security. He wants to know what the hell is up and that it had better be good. Benton counters that he's got no other recourse if he wants to be in the arena and it's not like he has anything better to do. Carmichael says that's fair enough and for her to fire away. Benton understands the frustration Carmichael has been feeling but a line has to be drawn somewhere. There's been pressure being breathed down her neck these past few weeks to just cut the losses and let Carmichael go. Some people have suggested merely a suspension. But that really won't help matters, will it? Carmichael will just continue raising hell and trying to get at Salvatore Scabbia no matter what, right? Well, Lisa has managed to come up with a measure of a compromise that will hopefully settle things for all parties. Now, Carmichael's doctor isn't sure when he can be cleared medically so that's something Carmichael is going to have to consider when thinking about this offer. Lisa produces a document and a pen and hands them to Carmichael. Lisa tells Carmichael that what he's holding is a waiver. He is welcome to sign it, thereby earning permission to compete; however, in doing so, Carmichael will absolve the WWE of any medical responsibility should anything happen to him during said competition. Lisa tells Carmichael that this is the middle ground and hopes he makes the right decision for himself because she's not looking forward to utilizing more drastic measures.

Carmichael looks over the document intently as he ponders his options. He takes the mic and tell Lisa that waiver or no waiver, permission or no permission, Salvatore Scabbia is going to find a boot in his ass one way or another. He'll sign the document because he has a clean conscience. Will she be able to say the same? With that said, he signs the waiver and hands it back to Lisa and takes his leave. How soon will we see Carmichael back in action?

Backstage we join Luscious along with Galino & Farnes as they're all EXTREMELY UPSET over what happened to poor Michael Hotbody on Raw. Hotbody was the victim of AN ALL OUT ASSAULT! Ozzy Mandias may claim innocence but everyone knows the truth! And even if he wasn't lying and there was indeed something wrong with the T-shirt cannon, well then the manufacturers of said cannon will be facing SERIOUS INQUIRIES about their faulty products! Luscious talks about the poor stress and pain Hotbody has been feeling at the point of impact. She's been working tirelessly and diligently these past few days to relieve the pain in order for Hotbody to be back in form and in fighting shape so he can get his revenge on everyone that's wronged him these last few weeks. Demiras. LaSalle. And ESPECIALLY Ozzy Mandias! He ruined things for her and Hotbody for the last few nights with what he did! The three of them had better be prepared to have their night ruined at No Mercy when Hotbody manages to remain the Cruiserweight Champion!

First Match: The Perfections vs. The Lady Liberties
I'm kind of tossing the newbies into the deep end with this match. Nathan Quinn gets on the mic and points out how his girls were watching the proceedings on Raw and they're not too impressed with what they've been seeing. It certainly goes without saying in regards to the Lonely Girls but Hannah McCormick and Bobbi Jo can't seriously be thinking of being the number one contenders to the Women's Tag Titles with an outing like that. He hopes they're watching right now because he's got the team with the skills and the fortitude to dethrone the champions. A solid back-and-forth affair here as I want to get the newbies looking good. Bonnie Beckham gets the clean duke here after hitting Katie with the Bluebonnet for the pin. ****1/4, 84% overall. About what I expected.

Second Match: Beat the Clock Challenge: Eddy Clash vs. Orlando Kincaid
The second fastest time is really all that needs to be beat. Eddy controls with some good power stuff while Kincaid uses his experience to hang in there. We're reaching the time limit and Zed Jones decides to make himself known by walking out to ringside. Kincaid can't quite get the OK Corral on Clash and it gets countered into the Thunderstrike but Eddy gets distracted by Zed climbing up onto the apron. He goes after Zed and issues some threats but the bell rings as neither time was beat and we have ourselves a draw. Eddy chases after Zed in anger. ****1/2, 91% overall.

Uh-oh...more interrupting from that Dusk chick and her raven. This video follows the same format as the others but this time shots of Eclypse are used as Dusk makes another speech. "Light and darkness. Neither can exist without the other. And while there may be safety and comfort in the beckoning of the light, the darkness is always there. Ready to snatch you back."

Third Match: WWE Women's Champion Naomi Bailey vs. Lzzy Ryd
Naomi gets on the mic and says she wants to talk about what we all saw with that video. She saw that crazy Dusk chick apparently talking about Eclypse. Well Naomi is going to take those words as a threat and no one threatens Naomi's family! See, things are certainly strained between herself and Eclypse but they will always have each others' back because that's what you're supposed to do with family. You don't listen to any outsiders trying to stir things up. Naomi cares deeply for the well-being for Eclypse and that is why she can't give her the title match that she asked for on Raw. If there are threats on the horizon then now more than ever, she and Eclypse need to be sticking together and not being selfish about things. No doubt, with a little perspective, Eclypse will understand and come to her senses and realize that the two of them need each other. So anyways, this is a kick ass match. Naomi is top form here and manages to get the duke after hitting the Bail Out for the pin. No sign of Eclypse. Wonder what she'll have to say about all of this. *****, 94% overall.

Fourth Match: Best of 5 Series - Match 1: Jason Sorola vs. Shawn Dangerson
Dangerson ducks a clothesline from Sorola and gets a quick roll-up for the pin. Dangerson leaves and Sophie mocks an irate Sorola by gesturing "1-0". 4 matches to go.

In-Ring Super Special Talky Time as we're joined by Paul Andrews. He regrets to inform us that his clients, the WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Adam Hail and Simon Bennett, are not here tonight. Being one of the champions calls for a lot of responsibilities outside of this ring along with the challenges inside of it. But it's OK because they are two veterans who have handled that big time pressure before and they're happy to be back to show some of these new faces how it's done. They'll be back soon enough because they're eager to get back into the thick of things. Being gone these past few years can really work up an appetite and get that itch going.

Cue Moses McKay and King Kavovit, The Royal Effect, making their way out here and joining Andrews in the ring. McKay says that there are indeed a lot of challenges for Hail and Bennett to face in this ring. If they've got that itch that Andrews is talking about so bad, well the Royal Effect are more than happy to scratch it. The Royal Effect don't need those two has-beens to show them "how it's done". They've been getting it done just fine with no one showing them the ropes. What is it with people coming back to the WWE and thinking that it's the same as the way they left it? The Royal Effect are the new hotness of the tag team division no matter what. In fact, they take great offense at the way Paul Andrews stole the spotlight weeks ago in the gauntlet. Hail and Bennett don't deserve the titles and the Royal Effect are eager to prove it, if they're willing to get off their asses and actually show up for a fight. Andrews tells the Royal Effect that he gets where they're coming from. It has to be frustrating to be shown up. Of course, if the Royal Effect were indeed all that, then wouldn't they have already been the tag team champions? Kavovit and McKay are taken back by this and Kavovit responds with anger that the two of them have been busy with other matters. They had to obliterate the Play Pals and make them history. In fact, it kind of went something like this! And with that, the Royal Effect begin to beat the living piss out of Andrews. They leave him laying and McKay tells him to send that message to his boys.

Fifth Match: Beat the Clock Challenge: Ryan Pattillo vs. Lonny Richards
Cross and McDaniels still have the times to beat. A strong outing here as Pattillo shows some fire, eager to get back into the thick of things at the top of the card. He hits the Shutdown on Richards and gets the pin, beating Xavier Cross's time but not the time set by McDaniels. ****1/2, 93% overall.

Sixth Match: Beat the Clock Challenge: WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Von Kamp vs. Ronnie Costello
The final Beat the Clock for the night as it's set to conclude on SmackDown! Seth Von Kamp gets on the mic and asks Brooke what will happen if both Ronnie AND Salvatore Scabbia end up with the best times. Brooke tells him to mind his own business. She's a manager of champions, no matter what, and she'll have the Unified World Title because its where it belongs! Pretty good outing here. Ronnie has things well in hand but Justin Mitchell tries his hand at helping out. Brooke waves him off as she doesn't want to run the risk of him screwing things up. This causes an argument that draws the attention of Ronnie as he's pulling Seth up and Seth takes the opportunity to hit the Collapse of Society for the pin, beating the time of Quentin McDaniels BY ONE SECOND! So far, Quentin and Seth have the best times. What will SmackDown! have in store for us? ****1/2, 92% overall.

MAIN EVENT: Alexander Piero and the Wyldhearts vs. Chris Collins and The Future Foundation
Might as well end strong with a loaded main event. Collins continues to mock Piero's misfortune in regards to Madison's injury. It's nothing but goodness that ends with BONZO GONZO and Piero ends up alone with Julian. Vivian tries running distraction but the Wyldhearts pull her off. Piero hits the Flashpoint and scores the pin. ****1/2, 93% overall.

Overall show rating: 87%