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We start off with a look back at the return of Derrick Bateman to NXT. We see footage from Bateman’s return to the ring last week on NXT.
We are live on tape from Uncasville, Connecticut and your announcers are William Regal and Todd Grisham. Your hosts are Maryse and Matt Striker.
Derrick Bateman makes his way to the ring and he welcomes everyone to the Super Terrific Derrick Bateman Happy Fun Hour. Derrick says that WWE officials begged him to come back to save the show. Derrick says that the others are here for redemption. He says that he is here to redeem redemption. He will win Season Five, Six and Seven if necessary. He says that he will redeem the WWE.
Derrick is interrupted by Darren Young who makes his way to the ring. Darren asks Bateman who does he think he is. If Derrick thinks he is going to win NXT, he is mistaken. Darren reminds Derrick that he has main evented Summerslam, he has wrestled John Cena on Raw, and he has done more than Bateman will ever do in WWE.
Darren tells Titus O’Neil that he is no D. Young but he has been here for the last nineteen weeks.
Derrick wonders why Darren is defending Titus O’Neil. Derrick says that Darren is just as good as him. Derrick points out that this is a popularity contest. Derrick says that for some reason, the WWE Universe likes the dog bark and Derrick mocks the dog bark. He says that the fans also like his pro because he is a leprechaun. He tells Darren that he might be the next to go home.
Titus O’Neil makes his way to the ring. Titus barks his opening remarks. He tells everyone that they have it all wrong and Derrick cuts him off. Derrick says that Titus is going to say that this is all about the WWE Universe and he is going to go for the cheap pop that he perfected in Season Four. Derrick says that he is the Master of the Cheap Pop.
There is some pushing between the rookies until Maryse’s music plays and she comes out. Tonight, she is playing the role of the NXT General Manager. She says that they all think they are the best on the show and that is interesting to her. She says that they will get a chance to show what they can do in a Rookie Triple Treht Match.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Titus O’Neil versus Derrick Bateman versus Darren Young
They all start off in the ring and Bateman gets a near fall on Young with a rollup. O’Neil with a clothesline to Bateman. Young with a forearm to O’Neil’s chest. Young sends Titus into the corner but O’Neil with an Irish whip that sends Young over the top rope to the floor and Young barks. Bateman wants to talk strategy with Young on the floor.
Young and Bateman get in the ring on opposite sides and Bateman goes after Titus first but Young joins in and they kick Titus and Derrick mocks the dog bark. They hit a double back elbow on O’Neil and Young gets a near fall. Derrick goes for the next cover and gets a near fall. Young with forearms to O’Neil and Derrick with a splash for a near fall.
Bateman with a kick to Titus’ head and then Young kicks Titus in the solar plexus. Young and Bateman hit a double suplex and Bateman gets a near fall. Titus fights off Derrick and Young but Bateman hits Titus from behind and then he kicks Titus while Darren holds him. Young punches Titus and then Derrick gets a near fall.
Titus punches Derrick but Darren with punches. Titus with a back elbow to Young and then he throws Bateman to the mat. Titus kicks Derrick to the floor but Young with a forearm to the back. Young with a back elbow and forearm. Young tells Regal that is how it is done while Bateman continues to choke Titus. Young with a leg drop on the apron and then Derrick, not to be outdone hits the same move and Titus falls to the floor.
Young gets a near fall on Titus when they return to the ring. Young with a forearm to the back of the neck and then Bateman with a knee to the head. Young with a boot to the midsection. Titus punches Bateman and sends Derrick into the turnbuckles. Titus with forearms and punches to Young. Titus with a big boot to Young and Titus gets a near fall.
Bateman hits Titus from behind. Bateman chokes Titus in the ropes while Young berates Titus. Titus kicks Young but Bateman with an enzuigiri. Young with a power slam to Bateman. Titus with a back elbow followed by Clash of the Titus but Bateman breaks up the cover and he pins Young.
Derrick throws Titus out of the ring and we go to commercial.
We are back and Titus biels Bateman across the ring and he connects with a forearm before sending Bateman across the ring again with a biel and then Titus with a bark. Titus runs into an elbow from Bateman and Bateman with a drop kick to the knee and he gets a near fall.
Bateman with a rear chin lock on Titus as he tries to wear him down with his body weight on Titus. Titus gets back to his feet before Bateman sent Titus back to the mat. Bateman with a kick to the head. Bateman with chops to Titus but Titus sends Bateman into the corner and Titus with a chop or two. Titus with a knee followed by an Irish whip followed by a splash into the corner for a near fall.
Bateman sends Titus into the turnbuckles and Bateman chokes Titus. Derrick with an Irish whip and a running drop kick into the corner and Bateman gets a near fall. Bateman with a quarter nelson and chin lock. Titus with an arm drag followed by a shoulder tackle and clothesline. Titus with a back breaker and it is time to bark. Titus with a fallaway slam on Bateman and he gets a near fall on Bateman.
Titus sends Derrick into the corner and then he hits another splash into the corner and Titus goes to the turnbuckles but he misses a clothesline. Derrick with a headlock driver for the three count.
Winner: Derrick Bateman
It is time to talk about the Money in the Bank match and we have the video package to show you how dangerous it can be.
Yoshi Tatsu is in the back at his shrine and Little Yoshi is back. Matt asks Yoshi about the old action figure and wonders why Yoshi has not obtained a new one. Yoshi says that the principles of honor and respect are important to him. Tyson Kidd took that from him and when he gets the leg back, he will get back his honor when he faces Tyson later tonight.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we take a look inside the casino at the Mohegan Sun. We also take a look at the situation between CM Punk and the WWE going into CM Punk’s final match in WWE.
Todd asks Regal if Punk is going to leave Money in the Bank as champion. Regal says that Punk will become the most infamous champion when he wins at Money in the Bank.
Hornswoggle is drinking root beer as he pines over Maryse. Titus stops by and he asks Hornswoggle where is was during the match. Titus tells Hornswoggle not to worry about her. Someone has a delivery for Hornswoggle and his spirits have been lifted. Hornswoggle is in a better mood and he thinks that it is from Maryse. Hornswoggle kisses the photo.
Vladimir Kozlov is in the back and he is on the phone. JTG stops by and he wants Vladimir to chillax. He wants to know if Vladimir is up for another wager. Kozlov reminds JTG that they had a bet before. JTG says that he has something up his sleeve. He says that Vladimir can’t be more gangster than him. JTG says that Vladimir looks scared. Vladimir tells JTG that he has a deal, boyee.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Two: Yoshi Tatsu versus Tyson Kidd
Tyson puts the leg on the ring post before they lock up. Yoshi wants Tyson into the center of the ring and Tyson with a waist lock take down but Yoshi with a hammer lock. Tyson with a reversal into a key lock. Yoshi punches Tyson but Tyson continues to work on the arm. Yoshi with a reversal but Tyson with a punch. Tyson misses a drop kick and Yoshi punches Kidd and Kidd rolls to the floor. Yoshi goes to the floor and chases after Kidd. Yoshi kicks and chops Kidd on the floor.
Yoshi sends Tyson back into the ring but Kidd kicks Yoshi and follows it with a forearm and kicks. Kidd with a forearm to the back and then he chokes Yoshi in the ropes. Kidd with a kick and elbow as he yips while making contact. Kidd with an Irish whip and he runs into an elbow. Yoshi with chops to Kidd. Yoshi with a series of kicks but he misses a charge into the corner and he lands on the turnbuckles. Kidd with a side Russian leg sweep from the turnbuckles and both men are down. Yoshi rolls to the floor as we go to commercial.
We are back and Kidd has Yoshi in a head scissors. We see footage from the commercial when Kidd hit a snap suplex on the floor. Kidd with an elbow drop. Yoshi with a crucifix for a near fall but Kidd with a kick. Kidd with a neck breaker with a float over for a near fall. Kidd stands on Yoshi’s hand followed by a back elbow for a near fall.
Kidd with a reverse chin lock on Yoshi and he turns it into a side head lock. Yoshi gets to his feet and he punches Kidd to try to get out of the hold. Yoshi with a belly-to-back suplex to get out of the hold. Kidd with a kick to the head but Yoshi with a spinning heel kick and both men are down. Yoshi with chops to Kidd followed by a back heel kick and a catapult into the turnbuckles. Kidd with the running double knee into the corner followed by a Northern Lights suplex and bridge for a near fall.
Yoshi with a kick to the back and then one to the chest. Kidd avoids the Shining Wizard and Kidd with a kick to the leg followed by a back heel kick and drop kick to the head for a near fall. Kidd tries for the Sharpshooter but Yoshi blocks it and Kidd decides to hit a leg drop instead. Yoshi with a kick followed by a clothesline that sends Kidd over the top rope to the floor. Yoshi sets for a dive to the floor but Kidd sees it coming and Kidd hits a kick to the head. Kidd goes for the springboard elbow drop but Yoshi gets his knees up.
Yoshi waits for Kidd to get up and Yoshi takes too long and Kidd sends Yoshi into the turnbuckles. Kidd goes to the apron and then he goes up top but Yoshi crotches Kidd. Yoshi with chops to Kidd on the turnbuckles. Yoshi sets for a superplex and Kidd drops Yoshi on the top rope. Kidd tries for a double jump moonsault but Yoshi moves. Yoshi with a rollup and Backlund bridge for the three count.
Winner: Yoshi Tatsu
After the match, Yoshi reclaims his action figure’s leg. Kidd attacks Yoshi and takes the leg back.
We go to credits.
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
