No Broken Promises

Raw comes back from commercial break, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are talking at the announce table.

Jim Ross

Welcome back to Monday Night Raw folks, just before the break we seen Triple H attack Cody Rhodes backstage as Cody was being interviewed by Josh Math...

Jerry Lawler

Triple H should be arrested for what he just did. Cody did nothing to him and Triple H attacked him from behind!

Jim Ross

Oh Come on King, after what Cody pulled last week he deserved what he just got.

Jerry Lawler

What Cody did last week? You know for a fact Jr that Cody only wanted to come out and sit here at ringside to watch the match before Triple H needlessly attacked him!

Jim Ross

Oh that's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard, Cody came down and attacked Triple H from behind like a coward.

Jerry Lawler

No no, Cody wanted nothing more than to watch the match. But Triple H attacked Cody and he had to defend himself. Cody was nice enough to fill in the spot that Triple H threw away even after what had happened. Now Triple H is trying to get an advantage in his match on Sunday, I think he should be pulled out of the match completely for his actions.

Jim Ross

That's a load of bull. Cody had full intentions of attacking Triple H last week and Triple H just returned the favour! Cody said it himself, the whole reason he was out there last week is so that he could steal Triple H's spot in the match and stop Drew from winning. And he still failed!

Jerry Lawler

I give up trying to talk to you JR, you're clearly too stupid to understand.

Jim Ross

Yeah that must be what it is. Now shut up if you would please.

Jerry Lawler

You know JR, I don't much care for all the needless abuse that you...

The false King is cut off when the music of the true King hits.



Jim Ross

Yeah that shut you up.

The majority of the audience are on their feet awaiting the entrance of the King of the Ladder match. Once the music picks up the new Mr Money in the Bank struts out from the back clearly proud of himself and stands at the top of the ramp. He holds the briefcase with both hands and raises it high into the air above his head to the delight of the fans. After a moment of standing there taking it all in he continues on down the ramp but once again stops, this time at the bottom of the ramp. He places the briefcase on the floor in front of him and throws his arms out to his sides performing his signature taunt before continuing into the ring. Once inside he goes over to receive a mic from the announcer. His music stops and he stands patiently waiting for everyone to quieten down and takw their seats.

Drew McIntyre

So yeah, hello everyone. There are a few things I was wanting to talk about out here but I guess we'll start with this...

Drew raises briefcase up into the air.

Drew McIntyre

Lookie lookie what I have!

Having only just quietened down the audience once again jump to their feet and the cheers rain down on Drew. Once again he stands patiently waiting.

Drew McIntyre

There's not much more to say on that is there? I keep my promises. Last week I promised I would win the Money in the Bank briefcase, here it is. I also promised that I'd take this briefcase more seriously than those before me did, I plan to do just that. So everyone take notice because I'm only going to say this one. Everyone in the back, everyone at home and everyone right here around me, listen. I promise, before this year comes to an end, I will be your Undisputed Champion.

Jim Ross

Oh wow, well there you have it folks we have a time frame. Sometime between now and January 1st, Drew McIntyre will cash in his money in the bank briefcase for a shot at the Undisputed Championship.

Jerry Lawler

Is he serious? That's just a little over two months!

Jim Ross

You heard him yourself King, he doesn't break his promises.

Jerry Lawler

Oh no...

Drew McIntyre

Alright so now that that little piece of business is out of the way I'd like to talk about one Cody Rhodes...

Immediately the crowd boo at the mention of Cody's name.

Drew McIntyre

I know, I know. Trust me I'm with you guys, I think he's an arse too but still. I seen his interview just before I came out here, I was watching. And just before he got his ass kicked be said some things. Most of which as per usual was meaningless and stupid hence why he is regarded as one of the dumbest members of this company backstage, but there were a few things that caught my attention. The first of which being that he foolishly tried to threaten me...

Drew laughs a little as he says this but continues.

Drew McIntyre

I don't know why he keeps throwing himself into my path. He seemed so happy to see me when Raw kicked off last week. You know, before Stephanie told him and her other two bitches otherwise. I actually have a few theories as to why he keeps coming back to me. He could be jealous? I mean it makes sense. He wasn't happy that I get to be in the money in the bank ladder match and he doesn't. Now he's clearly unhappy that I won while he as usual loses. He wants to prove himself against me so badly but knows that he could never beat me in a one on one match so he probably begged Stephanie to make this handicap match for tonight... I don't know. Maybe he's scared? Once again makes sense, rarely in his career has he been alone. Even now he's attached himself to Stephanie and her goons. He might have thought that since we were once such good friends that he could latch onto me again, but when he discovered that wasn't the case he lashed out in fear. Maybe he loves me... Okay no lets not think about that one.

Drew lowers the mic and shakes a little in disgust before going to speak again.

Drew McIntyre

Moving on, there was another thing Cody said that caught my attention. That obviously being tonight's main event. Now, I know don't know what I did but it's obvious that I've angered Stephanie in some way. The thing is... I don't care. You see it's obvious to me that things have happened since I was gone, all of you know what those things are. I on the other hand don't and have no intention of going out of my way to find out. I'm also not going to be intimidated by her acts of power, I mean come on. You need to teach me lesson so send Cody Rhodes, a man I've beaten more times than I care to count, and Brock Lesnar, the only man I can think of that is more stupid than Cody... I doubt the two could tell left from right. On top of that I literally just beat your monster this past Thursady on Smackdown.

The audience are on one their feet cheering for Drew who is pacing back and forth in the ring now with a more serious look on his face.

Drew McIntyre

That's alright. Put me in a handicap match. Throw your best at me because I was gone from this company for months waiting for my time to come back, and now that I'm here I'm going nowhere. I'll stay here, and I will fight. You've made a big mistake trying to boss me around because now... Now I'm making it my personal mission to take you down, and I'll do it on my own if I must but make my words Stephanie, you and those around you will fall.

Drew is caught of guard when the music of someone he didn't expect plays throughout the arena.

((There you are Johnny))

The crowd lets out a sea of cheers as Laurinaitis' titantron appears the big screen and his music plays throughout the crowd. After a few moments he appears on the stage, much to the crowds to delight. He has a serious tone but that changes as he flashes his signature smile and begins heading down the ramp, waving a few fans on his way. He makes his way around the ring and grabs a mic from the time keeper's area before shaking hands with Jim Ross, Lawler refusing to show any support for him. Laurinaitis shrugs his shoulders after trying to get Lawler to shake his hand and heads up the ring steps and into the ring. He smiles at Drew and allows the 'People Power' chants die down before speaking.

John Laurinaitis

First of all, I'd like to personally welcome Mr. Drew McIntyre back into our arms and I can already see its been a rather warm return for you, Drew. You've taken down the pegs of Stephanie's men as well as won the Money in the Bank ladder match which I can imagine was no easy feat. 

Big Johnny reaches forward and pats Drew on the arm as the crowd goes into a subtle 'Chosen One' chant.

John Laurinaitis

Now, as I imagine you've been able to see things have gotten a bit . . . out of hand since you parted ways. We have lost several top talents as well as gained a few new guys, we have had all of our past Undisputed Champions leave, and Stephanie McMahon has taken charge of the company and is consuming it until its nothing more than a shell of the WWE. Week after week she has been abusing her power and throwing her favorites in matches where they will have the advantage and has thrown the ones she couldn't care about under a bus. But that's where I come in. You see, since my return to WCF as Smackdown's General Manager, I've noticed quite a few superstars who have been thrown under Stephanie's high horse and have taken them under my wing to help them get what they deserve and in doing so People Power has begun taking a stand against the corrupt high powers, taking them head on every step of the way as a . . . New World Order if you will.

The crowd likes what they hear and it doesn't take long for them to being 'N.W.O.' chants. Big Johnny nods his head at this before speaking.

John Laurinaitis

Now, I know you're wondering why I'm out here as me and you have had our parted ways in the past but Drew, the reason I am out here is simple. You've shown that since your return you're against the corrupt authority and how Stephanie is abusing her power and you've proven that you're the still the top talent you were and as such, I . . . John Laurinaitis . . . would like to offer you a spot as a member of People Power.

The crowd begins a 'Yes!' chant as Big Johnny extends his hand and flashes his smile.

[Open to Drew]