THEN. NOW. FOREVER!
SUMMER SLAM PRE-SHOW!
>> Reach for the Stars by Major Lazors blasts through the arena as the fans are on their feet. Michael Cole welcomes us to the Pre-Show, shown on WWE.com, Hulu Plus and YouTube! Joining Michael Cole for the Pre-Show is the legendary, Mick Foley! Michael Cole welcomes Mick Foley to the Pre-Show as he thanks Michael. The two men send it up to the Summer Slam Run Down, hosted by Josh Mathews! Mathews thanks Cole as he introduces his guests tonight. Smackdown General Manager Booker T, The Big Show and a very special guest, Shawn Michaels! The four men begin to speak about whats coming tonight. Mathews states that a little later they will run down and give predictions of each match. Everyone is excited for tonight! <<
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>> We cut over to see fans continuing to enter the building, as the clock begins clocking down from 60 minutes. We get a video package on how the Gauntlet Match came about and how each participant has been affected and what they've done this week. We then cut to the Run Down booth with Josh Mathews. Mathews asks on who each man is going for tonight?
Josh Mathews: Curtis Axel
Booker T: Kofi Kingston
Shawn Michaels: Mystery Entry
Big Show: Xavier Woods
The four men speak more on this match as Michaels hints at the reason why he choice the Mystery Entry is because we don't know who it is. <<
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>> We then see a photo of some of the Superstars that are going to appear tonight. Michael Cole informs us that we can now vote for who you think will emerge as the biggest victor after tonight. Mick Foley says that he just voted and he voted for CM Punk! The two continue to speak as we switch over to Renee Young. <<
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>> Renee Young is sitting in the Social Media Lounge. She explains that everyone should Tweet out tonight and predict and also give us some of your favourite moments using the hashtags #SummerSlam and #SummerSlamMoments. <<
>> We then get a video package on the events of the CM Punk/Paul Heyman/Brock Lesnar situation. The lead up to The Best versus The Beast. The video ends and we go live to Paul Heyman who is broadcasting backstage. Paul Heyman goes on about how CM Punk is trying to be a hero and tonight the hero of the WWE Universe is going to die and the villain is going to stand tall. Heyman reminds everyone that tonight is No Holds Barred because Brock Lesnar is going to break CM Punk in half and he's going to do it the way he wants, because he's a beast. Josh Mathews then asks the three men in the Run Down booth, who they're going for in the match tonight with Brock Lesnar and CM Punk. HBK says he was considered for CM Punk with the No Holds Barred ordeal, but tonight he's predicting that CM Punk is coming out on top because if anyone is going to slay the beast it's going to be him.
Shawn Michaels: CM Punk
Booker T then disagrees and says that CM Punk won't be able to slay the Beast and Brock Lesnar is going to break Punk in half, from past experience, he knows what Lesnar is capable of.
Booker T: Brock Lesnar
Josh Mathews agrees with Booker T saying that Brock Lesnar will have an advantage.
Josh Mathews: Brock Lesnar
Big Show then says he's had to battle both men in his career and that tonight, he has to give it to CM Punk because as Shawn said, if anyone if going to beat The Beast, it's going to be The Best in the World.
Big Show: CM Punk
Michael Cole and Mick Foley then state that tonight they too are giving it to Brock Lesnar because he is going to have an advantage. <<
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>> Once again we see fans entering the arena. We then get a clip from whats to come on this season of Total Divas. A video package then airs for the Divas Battle Royal tonight and how it came about. Josh Mathews asks everyone on who they're going for tonight. After going through the whole Divas Roster, everyone comes to a conclusion.
Big Show: Beth Phoenix
Shawn Michaels: Kaitlyn
Josh Mathews: Summer Rae
Booker T: AJ Lee
They continue to speak about the Divas division as we go backstage. <<
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>> Backstage we go down the hallway to see many superstars training and getting ready. Rob Van Dam is stretching in prep for his match. We then go back to Michael Cole and Mick Foley who speak about the tag team match tonight. We go back to the Run Down booth to where Josh Mathews asks on the predictions of the Tag bout tonight.
Shawn Michaels: Wade Barrett & Fandango
Booker T: Rob Van Dam & Tyson Kidd
Josh Mathews: Wade Barrett & Fandango
Big Show: Wade Barrett & Fandango
The four men then speak about how the egos of Wade Barrett and Fandango could eventually clash. Shawn Michaels says that he believes that they can get past it and that Theodore Long was smart to make this match. Booker T says that this will open Summer Slam and that he's excited for the match. We then go to the video package of how the match came about. <<
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>> We then go back to the voting photo for who will emerge the most victorious after tonight. The photo fades and we go into the video package for the Team Hell No versus Wyatt Family. The video ends and we cut back to the Run Down booth. Mathews ask the opinions of our gentlemen in the booth.
Booker T: The Wyatt Family
Shawn Michaels: The Wyatt Family
Josh Mathews: Team Hell No
Big Show: Team Hell No
The four men speak of how tonight Team Hell No could make it or break it. Big Show says that he knows Kane well and Kane will for sure make it and break Bray Wyatt and his family. <<
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>> We then get a Doritos jacked video before returning to the Pre-Show. We cut backstage to The Miz who tells us tonight he not only is hosting but tonight he is going to defeat Dean Ambrose. The Miz calls himself Awesome before we show the match card photo of Ambrose versus The Miz. We can hear the panel talk in the background about the strengths of both men.
Booker T: The Miz
Big Show: Dean Ambrose
Josh Mathews: The Miz
Shawn Michaels: The Miz
Shawn Michaels says that The Shield is a good team but he thinks that alone, The Miz can take the title home. <<
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>> The Run Down panel continue through the card as they give out there final predictions of tonight's action.
Mark Henry versus The Rock in a Loser MUST Retire Match
Shawn Michaels: The Rock
Big Show: The Rock
Josh Mathews: The Rock
Booker T: The Rock
Money in the Bank Briefcase, Christian versus Damien Sandow versus Cody Rhodes
Shawn Michaels: Christian
Booker T: Cody Rhodes
Big Show: Cody Rhodes
Josh Mathews: Damien Sandow
World Heavyweight Championship Scramble, Big E Langston versus Dolph Ziggler versus Alberto Del Rio versus Antonio Cesaro versus Jack Swagger
Booker T: Alberto Del Rio
Big Show: Big E Langston
Josh Mathews: Dolph Ziggler
Shawn Michaels: Antonio Cesaro
Winners Take All Match, John Cena, Randy Orton and Chris Jericho versus The Shield
Big Show: Cena, Orton and Jericho
Shawn Michaels: The Shield
Josh Mathews: The Shield
Booker T: Cena, Orton and Jericho!
The men then say goodbye for now as they leave the booth, sending it off to Renee Young. <<
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>> Renee Young tells everyone to Tweet more as she reads through some of the tweets that had been made. <<
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>> Michael Cole, Mick Foley and now joining them, JBL run down the card once more to hype the matches. <<
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>> Mick Foley thanks them for the time and signs off as Jerry 'The ' Lawler joins us at ring side. Michael Cole announces that it's time for action! <<
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Justin Roberts
“The following match is a Gauntlet Match! The way this will work is that two men will start the match and as one man is eliminated a new man will enter the bout. The last man standing will be crowned the Intercontinental Championship!”
-- REBORN --
>> The fans burst into boos as the lights go out and Reborn, the theme song of Intercontinental Champion, Curtis Axel begins to play. Paul Heyman emerges from the back as Curtis Axel slowly follows, holding the Intercontinental Championship in his hands, wrapped around his shoulder. The two make there way down to the ring as Michael Cole states that Curtis Axel received number one when the participants got their numbers. Curtis Axel enters the ring as Paul Heyman praises him on the outside. Axel hands off his title and cracks his neck, waiting for his first challenger. <<
-- HE'S MA DA! --
>> The fans burst into cheers as the Irishman himself, Finlay emerges from the back with a shillelagh in his hand and a smirk on his face. Finlay walks down the ramp as green pyros set off behind him. The Irishman rolls into the ring and places his club in the corner of the mat. Finlay turns around and stares down Axel as Axel steps forward and goes face to face with Finlay as the referee raises the Championship belt. The referee then calls for the bell. <<
Curtis Axel (c) with Paul Heyman versus Finlay
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 1
Closing Moments
>> Finlay rises to his feet and leans against the ring as Axel charges for a baseball slide, however Finlay pulls up the ring skirt and traps Axel inside, beating him with left and rights. Finlay then re-enters the ring and looks for a baseball slide of his own, but Heyman grabs the leg of Finlay, distracting him for the moment. This gives Axel enough time to sneak back inside the ring. Axel quickly grabs the shillelagh that Finlay brought to the ring with him. The referee tells Heyman to back off of Finlay so the match may continue. Heyman does so, but continues to distract the referee. Finlay spins around to a huge shot from Axel, clubbing him with the shillelagh straight in the stomach. Finlay stop dead in his tracks as Axel rolls the club out of the ring. Axel quickly hits the ropes from this point and charges back at Finlay, taking him down with a Running Swinging Neckbreaker. Finlay flops to the mat as the fans begin to boo Axel. Axel smirks as he hooks the leg of Finlay. <<
1 .. 2 .. 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round One ~ Still Intercontinental Champion, Curtis Axel.
>> The fans begin to boo as Curtis Axel stands and cracks his neck, waiting for his next opponent. Paul Heyman cheers on Axel in the process. <<
-- OH RADIO! --
>> The fans burst into cheers as Zack Ryder comes bouncing out from the back with a big smile on his face. Zack Ryder woo's the crowd as he charges down to the ring wasting no time. Ryder enters the ring and fist pumps, mocking Curtis Axel. The referee calls for the bell as Round two begins. <<
Curtis Axel (c) with Paul Heyman versus Zack Ryder
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 2
Closing Moments
>> Ryder gets fired up as the fans applaud. Axel rolls straight into the bottom turnbuckle resting his head as Ryder bounces up and down, noticing the opportunity. Ryder goes to the other corner of the ring and begins to fist pump as the fans chant 'Woo! Woo! Woo!' Ryder begins to charge but Heyman quickly dashes to Axel, pulling the Superstar out of the ring. Heyman and Axel speak for a moment as Ryder shakes his head in the ring. Ryder then grabs the ropes and flips over them, looking to take out Axel but Axel pushes Heyman in the way and instead Ryder takes down Heyman! The fans cheer for a moment for Ryder until Axel grabs the head of Ryder as he is making it to his feet. Axel slams Ryder straight into the steel steps before grabbing his body and rolling him back into the ring. Axel checks on Heyman for a moment but Heyman demands Axel to enter the ring. Axel does so and as Ryder is making it to his feet, Axel hooks him in and nails Ryder with a Perfect-plex! The fans boo as Axel hooks the leg of Ryder. <<
1 .. 2 .. 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Two ~ Still Intercontinental Champion, Curtis Axel.
>> The fans continue to boo Axel as he kicks Ryder right out of the ring. Axel then leaves the ring and checks on Heyman who states that he is fine. Axel re-enters the ring and waits for his next opponent. <<
-- FACELESS --
>> The fans burst into cheers as Adrian Neville comes flying out from the back with a massive smile on his face. Neville charges down the ramp and slides into the ring as Axel goes for a clothesline. Neville ducks the clothesline and springs off the ropes turning back at Axel and taking him down with a cross body! <<
Curtis Axel (c) versus Adrian Neville
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 3
Closing Moments
>> The fans burst into cheers as Neville hops up on the turnbuckle, after taking down Axel with a swift boot. Heyman shakes his head, telling Axel to get up but nothing helps. Neville stands high in the ring before leaping off and planting down ontop of Axel with a Red Arrow! The fans burst into cheers as Heyman scream in anger. Neville hooks the leg of Axel! <<
1 .. 2 .. 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Three ~ NEW Intercontinental Champion, Adrian Neville!
>> The fans explode in cheers as Neville stands raising his arms high in the air. A plate appears under Neville's body that states his name and the fact that he is the 'New Intercontinental Champion.' Neville jumps up and down as Heyman pulls Axel out of the ring asking him what happened. Axel shakes his head at Heyman as the two walk to the back, Heyman furious. <<
-- SAY IT TO MY FACE --
>> The fans continue to cheer as Alex Riley hops up and down, fired up as he charges down the ramp and slides into the ring. Riley and Neville stare down before shaking hands, as the referee calls for the bell. <<
Adrian Neville (c) versus Alex Riley
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 4
Closing Moments
>> Neville flies off the ropes taking down Riley with a massive clothesline. Both men lay on the mat, staring at the ceiling, catching their breath. Riley slowly stumbles back to his feet first, waiting for Neville to climb to his. Adrian slowly uses the ropes to back up. Neville turns around and Riley hoists him up on his shoulders. Riley spins around and goes to flip Neville but Neville lands on his feet infront of Riley. Riley turns around, surprised as Neville darts back and nails Riley with a massive Super Kick! Riley hits the mat hard as Neville slowly lunges into the turnbuckle. Neville looks back at Riley and leaps up, sitting upon the turnbuckle for a moment before falling back and nailing Riley with a split-legged moon sault! The fans go nuts as Neville manages to remain on the chest of Alex Riley, getting the cover! <<
1 ... 2 ... 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Four ~ Still Intercontinental Champion, Adrian Neville
>> Adrian Neville is helped to his feet by the referee as he stumbles back into the turnbuckle. Neville holds his stomach in pain when suddenly the fans begin to boo. <<
-- HERE AND NOW OR NEVER --
>> The fans begin to boo as Mason Ryan darts out from the back and slides into the ring. Neville and the referee both look confused as Ryan slides into the ring and leaps to his feet. Neville shoves the referee aside but Mason takes off the head of Neville with a massive clothesline. Neville is turned inside out as Ryan grabs the Champion and hooks him in. Ryan lifts Neville off the ground and slams him down with a House of Pain! Mason Ryan stands over Adrian Neville before exiting the ring. Ryan walks over to the announce booth and states that he isn't a participant, but this man is ... Neville is down in the ring as the titantron goes gold. <<
-- AIN'T NO STOPPIN ME NOW! --
>> The fans send out a massive mixture of cheers and boos as Shelton Benjamin leaps out from the back in his all gold attire. Shelton rubs his hair as he walks down the ramp, ready for a fight. Benjamin rolls into the ring and quickly jumps up and down in the corner. The referee calls for the bell as Shelton smirks. <<
Adrian Neville (c) versus Shelton Benjamin
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 5
Closing Moments
>> Benjamin smirks at the fallen Adrian Neville and quickly darts down ontop of him, hooking the leg! The referee shakes his head as Mason Ryan watches on from the outside. The referee drops down and counts! <<
1 .. 2 .. 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Five ~ NEW Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin!
>> The fans explode, knowing that Shelton Benjamin is back and is the new Intercontinental Champion! Benjamin stands and throws his arms in the air as a name plate is shown below him reading his name and that he is indeed the New Champion! Mason Ryan claps for Benjamin as he turns to face his next opponent. <<
-- ANCIENT SPIRITS --
>> The fans begin to cheer for Sin Cara as the Mexican warrior flies down the ramp and slides into the ring. Sin Cara springs off the ropes and does a backflip in the ring. Sin Cara sticks the landing and turns around for Benjamin to begin a brutal assault on him. Sin Cara however, manages to duck a shot from Benjamin and hit the ropes, breaking free. <<
Shelton Benjamin (c) versus Sin Cara
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 6
Closing Moments
>> Sin Cara fires off the ropes and takes Benjamin down with a dropkick! The Mexican Superstar rises and shakes his fists, fired up, looking to close the match! Sin Cara sizes up Shelton as he reaches his knees. Sin Cara fires some boots into the chest and back of Benjamin before hitting the ropes, looking for something to seal the deal. As Sin Cara hits the ropes, Mason Ryan snags the foot of Cara, stopping him. Sin Cara turns and stares down at Ryan as Shelton slowly pops back to his feet, stalking Cara. Cara shakes his head at Ryan before turning around to be hit by a Paydirt from Benjamin! Shelton flips around Cara before hooking the leg of the Mexican! <<
1 ... 2... 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Six ~ Still Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin!
>> Benjamin jumps to his feet, feeling the wear down of the match. He shakes it off though as Mason Ryan cheers on the outside. Shelton nods at Mason as everyone is still unsure on why he is out here. Shelton turns, to wait for another competitor, still feeling fresh. <<
-- GETTING FUNKY! --
>> The fans begin to cheer as Xavier Woods, the man who won the NXT Tournament dances out from the back with a smile on his face. Woods removes his vest and dances a bit more before pointing at Shelton and smirking. Woods fires down the ramp and slides into the ring, taking down Benjamin with a spear. Woods quickly spins around Benjamin and slips out of the ring. Woods leaps ontop of Ryan beating him down before re-entering the ring only for Benjamin to catch him with a boot. Woods hits the mat as the referee calls for the bell. <<
Shelton Benjamin (c) versus Xavier Woods
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 7
Closing Moments
>> Woods flies out of the ropes taking down Benjamin with one final clothesline! The fans are on fire for Woods to take this title home! Xavier slowly makes it to his feet and shakes it off. He looks out into the crowd and smiles, signalling that it's time to put away Benjamin. Benjamin slowly rises to his feet as Woods hits the ropes. Suddenly, Mason Ryan grabs the leg of Woods, stopping him. Woods shakes his head as he looks out at Ryan. Ryan laughs at Woods until Woods sends himself over the ropes taking down Mason Ryan. Woods stands up and continues to keep the crowd cheering. He rolls back into the ring and jumps up, only for Benjamin to spin him around and plant him down with a T-Bone Suplexe! The fans boo as Benjamin hooks the leg! <<
1... 2... 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Seven ~ Still Intercontinental Champion, Shelton Benjamin!
>> Benjamin stumbles up to his feet before falling down in the corner. Ryan claps for the Champion as Benjamin raises one arm in the air. Benjamin slowly climbs to his feet, worn down as he waits for the next participant. <<
-- S.O.S --
>> The fans burst into cheers as Kofi Kingston comes running out from the back. Pyros set off as Kingston charges down the ramp and rolls into the ring, Ryan gives Benjamin advice in the corner as Kofi cracks his neck, ready for a fight. <<
Shelton Benjamin (c) versus Kofi Kingston
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 8
Closing Moments
>> Benjamin hits Kofi with a boot as he flies into the corner, giving Benjamin enough time to shake off his pain. Kofi stumbles back as Shelton climbs up on the turnbuckle, standing. Benjamin takes a deep breath but Kingston quickly fires back up the turnbuckle, making sure that Benjamin stays. Benjamin and Kingston trade blows on the turnbuckle but Benjamin is able to push Kingston down. Kingston hits the mat hard allowing Benjamin to stand once again. Benjamin shakes his head as Kingston slowly makes it to his feet. Benjamin flies off the ropes as Kingston spins hitting Shelton with a Trouble in Paradise! Benjamin flops to the mat as Kingston lands on top of him, covering! <<
1.. 2 .. 3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Round Eight ~ NEW Intercontinental Champion, Kofi Kingston!
>> Kingston climbs to his feet and the referee raises his arm in the air as he is announced the NEW Champion! Kingston celebrates as the fans cheer, only for his celebration to be cut short by the entrance of the final particiapnt. <<
-- BROKEN DREAMS --
>> The fans burst into boos as Drew McIntyre comes charging down the ramp staring down Kingston. McIntyre signals that he will be Champion as he reaches the ring. Kingston raises his fists waiting for McIntyre to enter the ring. McIntyre climbs the apron, taunting Kingston when suddenly, Kofi is spun around by Benjamin and dropped down with a Paydirt! Kingston hits the mat as McIntyre smirks. He enters the ring and laughs as Benjamin rolls out of the ring and watches on. Suddenly, Ted DiBiase emerges from the back watching on. The referee calls for the bell, unsure of exactly what happened. <<
Kofi Kingston (c) versus Drew McIntyre
Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet Match ~ Round 9
Closing Moments
>> McIntyre stands over the fallen Kofi Kingston as he raises on arm in the air. Benjamin and Ryan watch on at ring side as DiBiase makes his way down to the ring. McIntyre quickly grabs Kingston by the hair hauling him to his feet. McIntyre hooks both of Kingston's arms and drops him down once again but this time with a Future Shock DDT! The fans boo as Kingston is rolled over and McIntyre covers him! <<
1.. 2..3!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Winner of Final Round ~ NEW Intercontinental Champion, Drew McIntyre!
>> McIntyre climbs to his feet as he is given his new Championship! McIntyre raises it high in the air as Benjamin, Ryan and DiBiase enter the ring with him. McIntyre watches them closely as they circle him, only for them to hoist McIntyre high in the air. DiBiase snags a microphone and announces that he is of living in the shadows and that it's now they're turn to bring the WWE to its knees. Welcome the new Four Horsemen! Ted DiBiase, Shelton Benjamin, The Muscle, Mason Ryan and Intercontinental Champion, Drew McIntyre! The four men raise a four in the air as Michael Cole states that Summer Slam is starting now! This brings the Pre-Show to a close! <<
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