Trina DiMarzio

October 5, 2019

January 22, 2019

SmackDown Live
Five days before Royal Rumble

In-Arena
Tom Phillips
Welcome! Ladies and gentlemen to SmackDown Live! I'm Tom Phillips joined by Corey Graves and
Byron Saxton. And guys, we have huge matches for tonight!

Corey Graves
That's right Phillips! Tonight we’ll see Shinsuke Nakamura go against “The Perfect Ten” Tye Dillinger in
a non-title United States Championship match.

Byron Saxton
Hey Corey! Don't forget about our tag team champions...THE NEW DAY in action tonight!

Corey Graves
How could I forget SAXTON when you're the only one obsessed? That's not healthy.

Byron Saxton
I'm not obsessed. But their opponents, Sanity, are!

Tom Phillips
Alright gentlemen. Don't forget about our huge six man challenge tonight.

Match
(Tye Dillinger theme song plays. Shinsuke Nakamura’s theme plays.)

SHINSUKE NAKAMURA vs TYE DILLINGER

● Low blow attempt
● Run-on: Hiroshi Tanahashi (DEBUT)
● No contest

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 ● Half way through the match, Nakamura decides to get disqualified. He throws Tye into the ropes,
drop to his knees and prepares to low blow a running Tye Dillinger. Before the action is
completed, the lights go out.
● The lights turn on. Nakamura is still on his knees, but with a shock face. A mysterious fighter
towers over him, holding Nakamura’s wrist.

Corey Graves
OH MY GOD! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! HE’S HERE! PHILLIPS, HE’S HERE!

Tom Phillips
Who is this guy?

Byron Saxton
Where did he come from Corey?

Corey Graves
YOU DON’T KNOW WHO THIS IS, PHILLIPS? SAXTON? LET ME EDUCATE EVERYONE. THIS
IS THE ACE! THE TOP TIER CAILBAR OF NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING, HIROSHI
TANAHASHI! HE'S SEVEN TIME IWGP HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION; TWO TIME IWGP
INTERCONTINENTAL; TWO TIME IWGP TAG TEAM! HE'S ALSO AN ACTOR IN JAPAN! HE'S
LIKE OUR JOHN CENA!

(Nakamura stands up almost pleading with Tanahashi. Tanahashi still has Nakamura’s wrist. Nakamura
tries to get out of Tanahashi grip. As Nakamura pulls away, Tanahashi pulls him in and starts with
punches. Tanahashi beats up Nakamura. Nakamura tries to defend and get away. They both end up
fighting through the crowd and to BACKSTAGE.)

-End of Segment-

January 27, 2019

ROYAL RUMBLE - 30 MAN OVER THE TOP MATCH

Match
● Entry #12 - SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
● Entry #20 - HIROSHI TANAHASHI
● The other participants rest around the ring, giving space for a stare down between Nakamura and
Tanahashi
● Exchange of words - Nakamura is stunned.
● They fight, and Tanahashi eliminates himself and Nakamura
● They continue to fight towards BACKSTAGE

-END OF ROYAL RUMBLE-

January 29, 2019
SmackDown Live

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Aftermath

Interview
Renee Young
Please welcome my guest: Shinsuke Nakamura.

(Shinsuke Nakamura walks into frame without his United States Championship. )

Renee Young
Shinsuke, this is what has happened recently.

(Cue VIDEO PACKAGE)

Renee Young
Shinsuke, can you provide insight into the person that’s been attacking you recently? Who is this person?

Shinsuke Nakamura
Renee...we were once friends in Japan. I came to America.Became US Champion. He’s mad because he’s
a nobody.
(Shinsuke Nakamura walks out of frame.)

-End of Segment-
February 5, 2019
SmackDown Live
The Confrontation

Backstage
(Paige’s office.)

Tye Dillinger
Paige!
(Getting into frame)
Did you see what happen last week on SmackDown Live?
(Paige nods)
My match against Shinsuke Nakamura ended as a no contest because some nobody wants to make a name
at my expense. Paige! Imagine if I pinned Nakamura in the middle of the ring. I would have gotten a title
opportunity.
Paige
Yes! You would have sweetheart. So what do you want?

Tye Dillinger
(About to speak; gets interrupted; R-Truth comes into frame)

R-Truth

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Paige! I know Carmella’s ducking me for her Championship. It’s been forever! ...I finally want my
match!
Paige
Truth...sweety. Carmella hasn't been ducking you. The Woman’s Championship doesn't belong around
your waist. Haha, okay?
(Pauses. Snaps fingers.)
I got it! Let's make a match for tonight! Tye, I'm going to give you your rematch against Shinsuke
Nakamura for the United States Championship at FastLane. Now, Truth you want a match too, right?

R-Truth
Yeah. Against Carmella.
Paige
Ok. Fine. Truth! You'll face Shinsuke Nakamura tonight. If you win, you'll be added to the United States
Championship match at FastLane.
R-Truth
Yes!
(Skips out of frame)
(Tye Dillinger exits out of frame too.)

-Commercial-
Match - Singles Match

(Cue R-Truth’s theme. R-Truth comes through the crowd singing “What’s Up!” )
(Cue Shinsuke Nakamura theme.)

SHINSUKE NAKAMURA vs R-TRUTH

Match Finish
● Disqualification
● Low blow
● Run-on: Tye Dillinger
● Shinsuke Nakamura low blows R-Truth. Referee calls for DQ. Shinsuke Nakamura runs away
with his title when Tye Dillinger races to the ring. Tye helps R-Truth.

Interview

(Camera pans backstage. Shinsuke Nakamura is breathing heavy and rushing to his locker room. But
Renee Young stops him.)

Renee Young
Shinsuke! Shinsuke! A word please!

Shinsuke Nakamura
(Shinsuke stops.)
Nani?

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 Renee Young
(Puzzled look)
Um, you do know that due to the low blow given to R-Truth that—

Shinsuke Nakamura
(Interrupts)
You talk too much. You see, friends fight. I'm sure to keep my United States Championship.

Tye Dillinger
(In the distance)
SHINSUKE!
(Shinsuke exits frame. Tye gets to Renee Young.)

Renee Young
He just left.
Tye Dillinger
Damn it!
(Tye Dillinger exits frame.)

-Commercial-

In-Arena
Tom Phillips
During the commercial break, we were told by General Manger Paige that next week it'll be Tye Dillinger
going one on one with Shinsuke Nakamura.

-End of Segment-
February 12, 2019
SmackDown Live
New Challenger

Match - Singles Match

TYE DILLINGER vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA

● No Contest
● Nakamura tries to low blow Tye Dillinger halfway through the match
● Lights go out
● Lights come on when Tanahashi enters the ring
● Tanahashi holds Nakamura’s wrist
● Tye Dillinger exits the ring; heads to the back

(In the middle of the ring stands Tanahashi and Nakamura. Tanahashi has hold of Nakamura's wrist.)

Corey Graves

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OH MY GOD PHILLIPS! THE ACE HAS RETURNED! HE’S STOPPED THE ALMIGHTY
NAKAMURA WITH A SIMPLE WRIST LOCK!

Byron Saxton
That's not a wrist lock! He's just holding him!

Corey Graves
Shut up Saxton! I know a wrist lock when I see one! Learn your moves!

Byron Saxton
(Under his breath)
If you know your wrestling moves, you'll still be wrestling.

Tom Phillips
Gentleman! I think Nakamura wants nothing to do with this man!

(Nakamura tries to squirm away. Tanahashi shakes his head and pulls Nakamura in for a
CLOTHESLINE. Tanahashi and Nakamura brawl. Nakamura blocks most of the attacks and tries to get
away from Tanahashi. They brawl into the crowd. Tanahashi chasing after Nakamura.)

Backstage

(Tye Dillinger walks into Paige’s office.)

Tye Dillinger
Paige, this has to stop! When am I going to get a fair fight against Nakamura when I have a nobody
interrupting?!
R-Truth
A fair fight?
(R-Truth gets up from the couch.)
Dawg, at FastLane, there isn't any fair fights.

Tye Dillinger
You were there the whole time? Creepy much?

R-Truth
Who you calling a creep? I didn't need your help last week! I had him.

(Tye Dillinger and R-Truth take a step towards each other.)

Paige
(Slightly steps in between Tye and R-Truth)
Gentlemen. Let's wait for FastLane.
(Tye Dillinger and R-Truth back down.)

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Tye, that nobody is our best acquisition. His name is Tanahashi. He's main-evented WrestleKingdom six
times. That's the equivalent to our WrestleManias. He's held the IWGP World Heavyweight
Championship seven times; two-time IWGP Tag Team; and three-time NEVER Openweight six-man tag
team champion.

Tye Dillinger and R-Truth

NEVER Openweight???

(Shinsuke Nakamura enters Paige's office and into frame, clutching at his United States Championship
belt.)
Shinsuke Nakamura
Paige...why you talk about a nobody like he's a somebody?

Paige
I'm glad you can join us Mr. Runaway so I don't have to repeat myself. That nobody will turn into a
somebody come this Sunday at FastLane.
Shinsuke Nakamura
How so? I have a match already with them.
(Points to Tye and R-Truth)

Paige
Yes! You're right! It'll be “The Perfect 10” Tye Dillinger facing R-Truth facing Nakamura—

Tye Dillinger
For the United States Championship as agreed upon.

Paige
(Wiggles finger as a “no")
Facing Tanahashi for the US Championship!

Tye Dillinger
What! That's not fair!

Paige
Not fair? Really Tye? This coming from you? Tye...SmackDown Live wasn't built on fairness but
opportunity! Everyone works hard for their spot.

Shinsuke Nakamura
Not that nobody.

Paige
Shin...you want to know why I signed Tanahashi? Why he's in this match?
(Pause. Waiting for Shinsuke nod.)
Because he asked for you specifically. He told me you have no honor.

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 (Shinsuke gives a shock face; clutches the belt tighter.)
Now, that's the end of my discussion on this. Everyone please leave.

-End of Segment-
February 17, 2019
SmackDown
WWE FastLane 2019

Match - Fatal Four Way for the United States Championship

TYE DILLINGER vs R-TRUTH vs TANAHASHI vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
● Shinsuke Nakamura hides under the ring for most of the match
● Tye, R-Truth, and Tanahashi battle
● R-Truth clotheslines Tanahashi out to the ring; they brawl
● Tye Dillinger is recovering from a heavy attack
● Tanahashi throws R-Truth into the ring apron
● Shinsuke Nakamura surprises Tanahashi and R-Truth with a low blows
● Shinsuke Nakamura enters the ring to deliver a Dragon Suplex then Kinshasa to Tye Dillinger
● Pinfall: Shinsuke Nakamura
● Retains United States Championship

-End of Segment-
February 19, 2019
SmackDown Live

(SmackDown Live opens with a video package of last Sunday’s PPV FastLane. )

Backstage
(Paige’s Office)

R-Truth
Man! Shinsuke’s strikes to my Crown Jewels are the same as Carmella ducking me for her chanpionship!
Paige, he needs to be taught a lesson. Tonight, Tye and I want to challenge him to a match.

Paige
Why Tye? Shinsuke won fair, Truth.
R-Truth
Not by low blowing me! Didn't the ref see that! He even low blowed that Tana guy. That Tana guy might
want revenge too!
Tye Dillinger
He beat me. I'll admit that. But I won't stand by and let him continue punching us in the—

Paige
BISCUITS! MMM! Those biscuits in catering were smashing!

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 R-Truth
Gurl! We ain't hungry!
Paige
I know sweetie. Remember this is a PG show.
R-Truth
Oh, oh.
Paige
So tonight, it'll be a tag team revenge match! R-Truth and Tye Dillinger will compete against Shinsuke
Nakamura and a partner of his choosing.

-Commercial-
Interview
Renee Young
Shinsuke Nakamura, what are thoughts about Paige making a tag team match for tonight? Who will you
choose as your tag partner?
Shinsuke Nakamura
Oh Renee...I have many, many to choose from.
(Shinsuke Nakamura walks out of frame.)

Match - Tag Team Match

TYE DILLINGER and R-TRUTH vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA and TOZAWA

● Tozawa and Dillinger showcase their skills
● Shinsuke Nakamura fights R-Truth for a bit until trying underhanded tactics to get disqualified
● Tanahashi interferes: ATTACKS Nakamura
● DISQUALIFICATION
-End of Segment-

February 26, 2019

SmackDown Live

In-Arena - Interview
Renee Young
Welcome to SmackDown Live! Everyone please welcome your United States Champion Shinsuke
Nakamura.
(Shinsuke Nakamura theme plays)

Renee Young
Shinsuke...you've had a questionable championship reign. How do you respond to your critics?

Shinsuke Nakamura
I don't understand. Critics?
Renee Young
Y’know...people who say bad, mean things about you.

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 Shinsuke Nakamura
Oh. I have none of that. I am champion. Champions are untouchable.

(Tanahashi theme plays.)

Corey Graves
PHILLIPS! SAXTON! IT'S THE ACE! THE ACE IS HERE! GRACING US WITH HIS PRESENCE!

Byron Saxton
Corey, don't praise him! He's done nothing but attack our US Champion!

Corey Graves
WRONG SAXTON! YOU THINK HE'S ATTACKING OUR US CHAMPION! BUT AFTER
FASTLANE, I BELIEVE ALL BETS ARE OFF!

Renee Young
Tanahashi...why are you out here?
Tanahashi
(Walks to Nakamura who's in the corner clutching at the US Title)
You
(Points at Nakamura and the title)
And me
(Points to himself; then pauses for a bit; points at WRESTLEMANIA sign. Crowd goes wild; Tanahashi
leaves the ring)

-End of Segment-
March 5, 2019
SmackDown Live

Backstage
(Paige's Office)

Paige
Tanahashi, you requested this time?
Tanahashi
Yes. Put Nakamura in a match tonight.
Paige
Against you?

Tanahashi
No. No. Against this man.
(Enter R-Truth with Tye Dillinger)

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 R-Truth
What up, Paige! I want to take on Nakamura. And if he does any dirty tactics, that should be instant
disqualification.
Paige
I see. Alright. Tonight it'll be: R-Truth vs Shinsuke Nakamura.

RingSide

Byron Saxton
Who is he to make matches?! He has yet to prove himself!

Corey Graves
What have you done Saxton? You still need help on commentary! You don't have the same caliber as
“THE ACE" TANAHASHI! You didn't travel the world.

Byron Saxton
I travel the world with you guys! You don't see me telling management my demands like him!

Corey Graves
That's because you don't have a backbone Saxton! And his name is TANAHASHI! Don't forget it!

Tom Phillips
Alright gentleman. We have a full stacked lineup for tonight's SmackDown Live.
(Tom Phillips, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton proceed to talk about the lineup of matches)

Match - Main Event

(Cue Tanahashi’s entrance theme. Tanahashi will sit at ringside.)

R-TRUTH vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA

● Wrestling match
● Finish: Disqualification
● Tanahashi attacks Nakamura because he thought and felt R-Truth need the help
● Tye Dillinger runs down to save
-End of Segment-
March 12, 2019
SmackDown Live

Interview
(Renee Young and Tanahashi already in the ring.)

Renee Young
Tanahashi. You asked for this time.

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 Tanahashi
Yes. R-Truth, I apologize.
(Cue R-Truth’s theme.)

R-Truth
Yea, dawg! What was up with last week?

Tanahashi
I sorry Truth. I thought you need help.

R-Truth
Well I didn't. And the next you pull a stunt like that again, I'll beat your ass.

Tanahashi
(Puts his hands up and takes some steps back.)
I sorry.
(Extends his hand as a sign of truce)

(R-Truth thinks and hesitates. He listens to the crowd reaction. He slowly stretches out his hand. Then
Shinsuke Nakamura runs down the ramp, rolls into the ring, and hits R-Truth in the back of the head with
the United States Championship.)

Shinsuke Nakamura
Aww, Truth did you get hurt again?
(Shinsuke Nakamura sees Tanahashi move forward. He slinks back, pulling Renee with him.)
You stay there, nobody.
(Nakamura exits the ring)

-Commercial-
Backstage
(Trainers Room. Trainer is checking on R-Truth who is laying on the bed. Tye Dillinger is there. Enter in
Tanahashi.)

Tye Dillinger
What are you doing here?

Tanahashi
I'm sorry.
Tye Dillinger
Yeah. Yeah. You're always sorry. Ever since your arrival, you've been in our way. So you know what? I
challenge you to a match.
(Tanahashi looks at Tye Dillinger)
That's right. If I don't win against you, Tanahashi, then Truth and I would give up this ridiculous race for
the United States Championship. I'll see you out there. Please leave.

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Main Event - Singles Match

(Cue Tye Dillinger entrance)

(Cue Tanahashi entrance)

TYE DILLINGER vs TANAHASHI

● Showcase talents
● Run-On: Nakamura
● Nakamura hits Tanahashi with the belt
● Finish Type: Disqualification
● Winner: Tye Dillinger

Paige
Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait a minute sweetheart.
(Nakamura is halfway up the ramp.)
Shinsuke...you do this every week now. You hit and run...luckily without a car. But you're our United
States Champion sweety. Champions are not always untouchable. So this is what I thought about. I'm
putting you in a match. Next week’s main event, it'll be Shinsuke Nakamura, Tye Dillinger, R-Truth, and
Tanahashi in a Fatal 4-Way Hell in a Cell match for the United States Championship.

Shinsuke Nakamura
No!
Corey Graves
SAXTON! PHILLIPS! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! GENERAL MANAGER PAIGE MADE A
SPECTACULAR MATCH FOR NEXT WEEK! NAKAMURA WON'T BE ABLE TO HIT AND RUN
THIS TIME! WE COULD POSSIBLY SEE A NEW CHAMPION!

Byron Saxton
And Tanahashi is your pick, Corey?
Corey Graves
I'M GLAD YOU SEE IT MY WAY, SAXTON!

-End of Segment-
March 19, 2019
SmackDown Live

Corey Graves
PHILLIPS! SAXTON! THERE'S MAGIC IN THE AIR TONIGHT!

Tom Phillips
Welcome to another episode of SmackDown Live. Tonight ladies and gentlemen we have a spectacular
show. Four of the very best superstars will compete in a Hell in a Cell for the United States

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Championship! Throughout the night, we’ll take a look at all competitors and how we ended with a Hell
in a Cell match on SmackDown Live.
Byron Saxton
Let’s get this wonderful night started! Our first competitor is R-Truth.

(Cue video package of R-Truth)

Interview
(Paige's office)

Renee Young
Paige, thoughts about tonight's main event?

Paige
It's going to be grand! A Hell in a Cell match with four superstars that are hungry to prove themselves to
the WWE Universe. I know our WWE Universe loves my idea. I did this main event so Shinsuke
Nakamura can get back to being a champion. There won't be any slackers on SmackDown Live. Nope.

Shinsuke Nakamura
Bad Paige.
Paige
(Paige is startled)
Jesus! You don't knock anymore? ...Were you hiding here the whole time?

Shinsuke Nakamura
You think I will lose this Championship? You are wrong. I prove it. To you. To that nobody.
(Shinsuke Nakamura exits frame)

-Commercial-

(Once from break cue Tye Dillinger video package)

Backstage
(Tye Dillinger is stretching)

Renee Young
Tye, we just saw your journey to get your chance at the United States Championship. Any words for your
opponents Nakamura and Tanahashi and your friend R-Truth?

Tye Dillinger
(Stands up.)
Today, R-Truth is my opponent. There are no friends tonight. Shinsuke Nakamura and Tanahashi will
learn about the Perfect 10!

Interview
(Cue Shinsuke Nakamura video package)

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 Renee Young
Welcome my guest United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.

Shinsuke Nakamura
(Walks into frame.)
What you want Renee? I have training.

Renee Young
Shinsuke, you've run away from your once friend—

Shinsuke Nakamura
Friend? He's a nobody.
Renee Young
Why does this nobody bother you so much?

Shinsuke Nakamura
He wants my winnings.
Renee Young
That's because you're champion.

Shinsuke Nakamura
Renee, I have training.
(Exits frame.)

RingSide
Corey Graves
IT'S TIME, PHILLIPS! Ladies and gentlemen, let's take a look at the long overdue of The Ace
Tanahashi!
(Cue Tanahashi video package)

Corey Graves
Wasn't that just beautiful Saxton?
Byron Saxton
Sure, Corey. Whatever.

Corey Graves
Whatever? He's a god-send to the WWE! You'll see tonight. He'll be our new United States Champion!

Tom Phillips
Guys! I have word from the back that a commotion is happening!

(Cut to backstage)
Backstage

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 (Trainers surround Tanahashi who is lying unconscious on the floor. Trainers check on Tanahashi.)

(Cut to Commentators)

Tom Phillips
Oh, Corey, that's not good.
Corey Graves
How could this happen? Who would attack a great competitor such as Tanahashi? The injustice!

Byron Saxton
The injustice? You didn't call foul when Nakamura low blowed both Dillinger and R-Truth!

Corey Graves
That's because only one person can hold the US Championship! Not two! And those two failed at
capturing it! So no, I didn't call foul and won't. Wouldn't make sense.

Tom Phillips
Gentlemen, despite how you feel about the situation, we still have a Hell in a Cell match for tonight.

Main Event - Hell in a Cell - United States Championship

TYE DILLINGER vs R-TRUTH vs TANAHASHI vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA

● Three competitors: Tye Dillinger vs R-Truth vs Shinsuke
● Tanahashi is “hurt"
● A quarter way through, Tanahashi stumbles and limps down the ramp. His ribs are taped up.
Tanahashi enters the match.
● Shinsuke Nakamura plays mind games with Tye Dillinger and R-Truth so they can fight each
other.
● Tanahashi tries some offense on Nakamura, but Nakamura strikes Tanahashi’s taped of ribs
● Nakamura does the Kinshasa to Tanahashi; Tanahashi hits his back and head into the steel steps
● In the ring: Tye Dillinger performs the Tye Breaker to R-Truth.
● Shinsuke Nakamura delivers a Kinshasa to Tye Dillinger
● Nakamura covers R-Truth; R-Truth kicks out
● Match Finish - Nakamura pins Tye Dillinger
● Retains
-End of Segment-
March 26, 2019
SmackDown Live

RingSide
Tom Phillips
Welcome to SmackDown Live! Last week was—

Corey Graves

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WAS A TRAVESTY PHILLIPS!
Byron Saxton
Oh what Corey? Your Tanahashi guy didn't win?

Corey Graves
SHUT YOUR MOUTH SAXTON! LIKE ANY OF YOUR PICKS WON! WAIT...YOU DIDN'T HAVE
ANY PICKS! LIKE I WAS SAYING: TANAHASHI, ALTHOUGH INJURED AND STILL
COMPETED BECAUSE HE’S THE ACE OF THE WWE, LOST TO THE INJUSTICES OF
NAKAMURA USING ILLEGAL FOREIGN OBJECTS!

Tom Phillips
Be happy that he didn't get pinned.
Corey Graves
DIDN'T GET PINNED?! ARE YOU NOT LISTENING?

(As seen on camera, the commentators continue to bicker. Cue Nakamura Vignette on Titantron)

Shinsuke Nakamura
Gentlemen! Gentlemen!
(Announce team look up. Everyone's attention should be on the Titantron)

Corey Graves
Nakamura? Where are you?
Paige
(Frantically running on stage. Heavy breathing.)
These heels were not made for running. … Ok. Ok.
(Looks up)
Nakamura what are you doing? Where are you?

Shinsuke Nakamura
I take vacation, Paige. Where at? You no worry.
Paige
Nakamura you know you can't do that without my approval. Besides, I needed you here to sign a match
contract for WrestleMania.
Shinsuke Nakamura
WrestleMania? No. No. Nakamura no compete at WrestleMania.

Randy Orton
(Walks on stage in civilian clothes)
I see we have a disobedient champion.

Paige
I really need you back at the arena. If not, dire consequences will happen.

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 Shinsuke Nakamura
Paige, I'm injured. I deserve vacation. I defended title. You don't need me.

Randy Orton
Nakamura...what if I need you here at the arena? You see a champion shouldn't be running. And you've
been running for far too long. You've run from Tye Dillinger. You've run from R-Truth. You've run from
Tozawa. You've even run from your own friend Tanahashi. You've even run from me. No one escapes the
viper. I'll be there to collect.
(Leaves stage)
-Commercial-

Match - Singles Match

TYE DILLINGER (with R-Truth) vs TOZAWA (with Tanahashi)

● Match Finish: Tozawa wins via pinfall

Vignette
(Cue on Titantron)

Randy Orton
Gentlemen! Gentlemen!

(Everyone's attention at the Titan Tron. Shinsuke Nakamura is in bad shape. He's beaten and sitting at a
desk in the room. Randy has propped the US Championship up nicely. There are papers on the desk. A
pen in Randy’s hand. Randy grabs Nakamura’s hand and helps him sign the contract.)

Randy Orton
Ladies and Gentlemen...see you at WrestleMania.

-End of Segment-
April 2, 2019
SmackDown Live
Five days before WRESTLEMANIA

In-Arena - Contract signing

(The ring is carpeted a nice blue. A table is set up in the middle. A lawyer standing behind the table with
his briefcase on the table. Paige stands in front of the table.)

Paige
Welcome to SmackDown Live! We are one week away from WrestleMania!
(Crowd pops)
So last week Randy Orton took it upon himself to find Shinsuke Nakamura and make him sign the match
contract for WrestleMania. Now—

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 (Cue Randy Orton’s theme.)

Randy Orton
(Wheeling a tied up Shinsuke Nakamura down the ramp. Stops in front of the ring.)
Paige, I did you a favor. Who knew when Shinsuke would come back. Besides, I wasn't going to let this
match slip through my fingers.
Paige
Thanks for doing me that favor but I need everyone to sign the contract. Not just Nakamura.

Randy Orton
(Goes to the wheelchair and pulls out the dried bloody contract.)
Everyone did signed.

(Paige lightly takes the bloodied contact from Randy and hands it to the lawyer standing behind the table.
After looking over the pages, the lawyer nods in agreement that the contract is signed appropriately.)

Paige
How?
Randy Orton
Exhibit A
(Randy points to the Titantron)
Vignette

(A video package is played. Randy Orton is talking with Tye Dillinger and R-Truth. Randy has papers in
his hands. He's discussing the papers with them. All agree to sign.
Randy is now talking with Tozawa. Tozawa signs.
Tanahashi comes in and wonders what's happening. Randy Orton explains. But Tanahashi argues with
Randy and storms off. Later, it is seen that Randy Orton attacked Tanahashi from behind, injuring him,
and making him sign the contract.)

In-Arena (same segment)

Randy Orton
You're welcome.
(Cue Tanahashi theme. Tanahashi passes Shinsuke Nakamura.)

Tanahashi
Paige, you promised one on one.
Randy Orton
Look man, we all get what we want.
(Tanahashi turns his attention to Randy. They are eye to eye.)

Paige
Gentlemen. If I may. For the past months, Shinsuke has wrong everyone. And I think it's fair to have this
huge main event for WrestleMania.

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 Tanahashi
No. It should be just us.
Randy Orton
Did you even understand the kind of match I had you sign?

Paige
Good point! I need Tye Dillinger, R-Truth, and Tozawa to come out.

(Tye Dillinger, R-Truth, and Tozawa come on stage.)

Paige
Ladies and Gentlemen! At WrestleMania on April 7, I present the main event. Shinsuke Nakamura will
defend his United States Championship against Tanahashi, Randy Orton, Tozawa, R-Truth, and Tye
Dillinger in an Elimination Chamber Match!

-Commercial-

Backstage
(Paige is walking down the halls)

Tanahashi
Paige!
Paige
(Paige stops walking)
Yes?
Tanahashi
I was promised a single match.
Paige
Yes, I know!
Tanahashi
You broke your word.

Paige
Tanahashi, I didn't break my word. I changed it. You're still in a match...just not the one you want. And
it's understandable. But what makes WrestleMania great is overcoming the odds. SmackDown is the
brand to show the WWE Universe why you’re worth it. How about this since I can feel your frustrations.
Tonight, you’ll go one on one with Randy Orton.
(Paige walks off camera)
Main Event

TANAHASHI vs RANDY ORTON

● Slow and manipulative
● Tanahashi high energy
● 1 RKO

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 ● Various Suplexes - Tanahashi
● False finishes
● At least a 30 minute match
● Match Finish - DQ
● Nakamura comes out and attacks both competitors
● Tye Dillinger, R-Truth, and Tozawa run down the ramp and a brawl breaks out
● Officials try to restore order
-End of Segment-

April 7, 2019
WRESTLEMANIA

Match -Main Event - Elimination Chamber

TYE DILLINGER vs R-TRUTH vs TOZAWA vs TANAHASHI vs RANDY ORTON vs

SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
● TANAHASHI vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
● Pod 1 - TYE DILLINGER
● Pod 2 - TOZAWA
● Pod 3 - R-TRUTH
● Pod 4 - Randy Orton
● Last two in ring: TANAHASHI vs SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
● Match Finish - Pinfall
● New champion: TANAHASHI
● Chamber is lifted. Celebration.
● Randy Orton, who sat ringside, enters the ring and taps on the United States Championship. He
leaves with a smile.

-End of Segment-

Fin

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