the pyro goes off around the stage as JR and Michael Cole welcome the fans to the show

JR: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Friday Night SmackDown!  I'm Jim Ross, alongside my new broadcast partner Michael Cole, and I have to say that I am excited for the action we have tonight."

Cole: "That's right, JR.  At the TFC draft last weekend, now former OWC Tag Team Champion DX Warrior was named the general manager of SmackDown, and already he's making waves here on SmackDown.  Tonight marks the first round of the World Championship tournament, designed to name a #1 contender for Shawn Michaels' World Championship at the next PPV.  In the first match of the tournament, we will have two of SmackDown's draft picks battle.  John Cena comes from War, and his opponent, Hitman619, comes from OWC."

JR: "And in the second match, Mick Foley finally returns to SmackDown after abruptly leaving the arena during his I Quit match with Stone Cold Steve Austin at Dooms Day, and he will take on the Texas Rattlesnake himself."

Cole: "But first up, we have a match regarding The Brian Kendrick's Television Championship."

Justin Roberts: "The following contest is a SmackDown vs. OWC match scheduled for one fall, and if The Brian Kendrick wins, he takes the Television Championship to OWC.  Introducing first..."

Justin: "Representing OWC, from Venice, CA, weighing in at 200 lbs., he is the Television Champion, The Brian Kendrick!"

Kendrick comes out with the TV Title around his waist, looking as if he looked into the future and saw himself pinning his former tag team partner to win tonight

Cole: "Kendrick looks really confident tonight, JR."

JR: "He looks overconfident to me, partner."

Kendrick takes the mic from Justin

Kendrick: "Well, as you should know, I was drafted to OWC in the draft, and now I'm taking ths title with me, because I'm the best in this company.  I don't need a world title to prove that because all of you worthless people, including the rest of the TFC roster, and I'm also talking to you, CBM, are all losers."

Justin takes the mic back from Kendrick as HBK's entrance music hits

Justin: "And his opponent, from San Antonio, TX, he is the World Champion, the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels!"

HBK comes out to a huge pop from the crowd despite his recent match on CBM's Cyber Turmoil

JR: "Listen to that crowd!  They are really pulling for Shawn Michaels here tonight."

Cole: "But will HBK be able to shut The Brian Kendrick up?"

The match begins with Kendrick taunting HBK.  HBK goes for a clothesline, but Kendrick avoids it.  HBK goes for another clothesline, but Kendrick avoids it again.  HBK runs right at Kendrick, but Kendrick gets between the ropes, causing the ref to get between them.  Kendrick gets out of the ropes and turns his back on Shawn.

JR: "That's a mistake, Kendrick.  You don't turn your back on the Showstopper."

When Kendrick turns around, HBK takes him down and starts raining down punches to Kendrick's face.  HBK lets up, then waits for Kendrick to get up.  He does, then HBK hits an inverted atomic drop, then punches Kendrick down.  HBK runs against the ropes as Kendrick gets up, then HBK nails Kendrick with a flying elbow.

Cole: "Vintage HBK right there."

HBK then climbs the ropes and delivers a huge diving elbow drop, then goes the corner and starts tuning up the band.

JR: "He's tuning up the band!  We all know what's coming next!"

HBK hits Kendrick with Sweet Chin Music.

Cole: "Sweet Chin Music!  Almost as painful as Tazz's singing!"

HBK goes for the cover: one... two... three!

Justin: "Here is your winner, Shawn Michaels!"

The ref hands HBK the World Title as HBK celebrates his victory.  At this time, new SmackDown GM DX Warrior comes out with a mic...

DX Warrior: "Congratulations on the win, Shawn, because as soon as SmackDown returns from this commercial break, we will crown a new Television Champion as King of the Dead takes on Chris Jericho.  I don't like either of them, well, I hate Jericho, but I won't let that get in my way of running SmackDown the way I want to: the best way for the fans that makes them want to tune in next week and sell out next week's show.  Now, I don't care about money, but everyone deserves to get a chance to shine on SmackDown, but if anyone who wants to take me down on my own roster, I will make sure that you get what's coming to you."

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Xtreme commercial: Next week, Kurt Angle gets a shot at entering the Undiputed Xtreme World Championship scramble match at the next PPV.  Will he earn his spot?  Find out next Thursday on Xtreme.

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JR: "Welcome back to SmackDown.  Just moments ago, Shawn Michaels defeated The Brian Kendrick, setting up this Television Championship match, and no, Kendrick is not in it, as the last match saw Kendrick stripped of the title."

Cole: "Of course, if Kendrick won that match, he would be taking the Television Championship with him to OWC every Friday night following SmackDown."

Justin: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the Television Championship!  Introducing first, weighing in at 226 lbs., Chris Jericho!"

Jericho walks out to a chorus of boos

[King of the Dead's entrance music]

Justin: "And his opponent, King of the Dead!"

King comes out to as many boos as Jericho

JR: "Well, here we go.  Chris Jericho takes on his former boss on Xtreme, King of the Dead.  Both men have egos that don't fit in the TFC ring alone."

Cole: "Both men call the fans hypocrites.  Neither are right about that.  These fans are what TFC was originally built around by McMahon 101.  Now we have the Ego Bowl for the Television Championship."

Jericho grabs a mic

Jericho: "Tonight, I will walk out with the Television Championship because I am an honest man.  I will get a clean win over King of the Dead tonight, and there is nothing any of you hypocrites can do about it."

Jericho gives the mic back, and the ref calls for the bell

The match begins with Jericho slapping King of the Dead in the face several times.  King responds by kicking Jericho in the gut & going for the Twist of Death.  Jericho pushes him off and hits a Codebreaker.

JR: "Codebreaker!  Talk about quickly hitting a finisher!"

Jericho goes for the cover, but King kicks out at two.  Jericho goes for a Lionsault, but King moves out of the way.  King then hits the Twist of Death and goes to the top rope.

Cole: " Is he going to do it!?  Is King of the Dead about to beat Jericho to win the Ego Bowl with a Death Swanton!?"

King dives and Jerico rolls out of the way, causing King to crash down to the mat!  Jericho pulls King away from the corner and goes for a pin.  Jericho grabs the tights and gets his feet on the ropes, but the ref doesn't see it as he makes the three-count!

Justin: "Here is your winner, and NEW Television Champion, Chris Jericho!"

The ref hands Jericho the belt, and Jericho holds it high as he acts like he got a clean victory, just as he said he would get in the match.

JR: "There goes Jericho, acting like he didn't cheat in that match.  It makes me sick when superstars do that."

Cole: "Well, as much as everyone in this crowd hates it, Jericho is still the new Television Champion."

cuts to DX Warrior's office as Tana walks in

Tana: "So, any idea how much longer until I'm able to go back to OWC?"

DX Warrior: "Right now, no.  But next week, since I decided to vacate all but the World, Television, and National Championships when I got the job here, next week, all of TFC's divas that get the approval of the other GMs who don't have a title already will compete in a pinfall battle royal to crown a new SmackDown Women's Champion."

Tana: "What's a pinfall battle royal?"

DX Warrior: "Basically, it's like an over the top rope battle royal, but instead of participants being eliminated by being thrown over the top rope, they are eliminated by pinfall.  Submissions are useless except for wearing down someone.  Everyone who's still in the match can't leave the ring on their own.  If they are forced out of the ring by someone else's move, they're fine, but otherwise they are removed from the match before it officially starts, but any eliminations they made are still official."

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commercial: This week on OWC is the the six-month anniversary of OWC.  All of the best moments in the history of the show will be recognized, as well as the stars who were a part of OWC history.

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JR: "Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown.  Right before the break, our GM DX Warrior made a huge announcement..."

replay of last segment

Cole: "The SmackDown Women's Championship is going to be given to the non-champion diva who wins a pinfall battle royal next week on SmackDown.  It could be a diva from SmackDown, War, Xtreme, or OWC.  You won't want to miss next week's show."

Justin: "The following contest is a World Championship tournament first match scheduled for one fall!  Introducing first, in the ring, Hitman619!"

crowd boos

Justin: "And his opponent..."

Justin: "From West Newbury, MA, weighing in at 245 lbs., John Cena!"

Cena comes out to a mixed reaction, mostly cheers

JR: "And here we go, the first match to determine the #1 contender to Shawn Michael's World Championship at the next PPV."

The match begins with Hitman619 hitting Cena with a scoop slam.  Cena gets up, and Hitman619 delivers another scoop slam.  Cena gets up again, and Hitman619 goes for another scoop slam, but Cena slips behind him and hits a Throwback.  Hitman619 gets up with his back turned to Cena, who delivers a spin-out powerbomb.  Cena then signals for and hits the 5 Knuckle Shuffle, then signals for the FU.  Cena lifts Hitman619 in the fireman's carry, but King of the Dead comes out and attacks both men.  The ref calls for the bell.  Cena gets up, then King hits the Twist of Death on Cena.  He does the same thing to Hitman619.

JR: "King of the Dead just ruined this match.  What will next week mean for the World Championship tournament?"

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commercial: Next week on SmackDown, there will be a musical tribute to Vickie Guerrero from DX Warrior, but he said that it will not be what anyone expects.  Who did he get?

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replay of what just happened while JR's talking live

JR: "Welcome back.  Just before the commercial break, this happened.  John Cena had Hitman619 set up for the FU when King of the Dead came out and ruined the match.  As a result, the match was a no contest, and next week, we will have a triple threat match to name the #1 contender: John Cena vs. Hitman619 vs. the winner of tonight's main event."

Cole: "Right now, we have another match with championship implications.  The National Championship is on the line."

Justin: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the National Championship!  Introducing first..."

Justin: "From Orangeburg, SC, weighing in at 240 lbs., he is the National Champion, the Gold Standard, Shelton Benjamin!"

Benjamin comes out to huge boos with the National Championship around his waist and holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, then grabs a mic

Benjamin: "So now I have to defend my title against John Morrison?  I'm not even in the World Championship tournament?  DX Warrior, I don't care who you are if you overlook me like this again.  I'm the Gold Standard, and I deserve better than this.  Morrison's not even in my leauge."

Morrison comes out with a mic, waiting to speak until he gets in the ring

Justin: "And introducing the challenger, from Los Angeles, CA, weighing in at 220 lbs., John Morrison!"

Morrison gets in the ring and gets in Benjamin's face

Morrison: "You think that you deserve to be in the World Championship tournament?  You're not that good, Shelton."

Benjamin: "Yes, I am, because I'm the Gold Standard."

Morrison: "The only thing that's gold about you is you're hair with you're #7 gold dye, and that doesn't count.  And now you are about to lose your title."

Benjamin: "According to who?"

Morrison: "Me, the Friday Night Delight, John Morrison.  Now, shut up, hand the ref the belt, then start the match."

The ref gets the belt from Benjamin, holds it in the air, hands it to the timekeeper, then calls for the bell.  Benjamin charges at Morrison, but Morrison sidesteps Benjamin and trips him.  Benjamin gets up, only to get knocked back down.  Benjamin gets up again and once again charges at Morrison.  Morrison counters Benjamin with the STO backbreaker.  Benjamin gets up after half a minute, then Morrison kicks Benjamin in the gut.

Cole: "Here it comes..."

Morrison hits the Moonlight Drive.

JR: "And Morrison hits the Moonlight Drive.  This match might just be over!"

Morrison drags Benjamin near the corner, then hits Starship Pain and goes for the pin: one... two... three!

Justin: "Here is your winner, and the NEW National Champion, John Morrison!"

Morrison raises the title in celebration as Benjamin gets up and hits Morrison with Paydirt.  Benjamin then leaves the ring and returns to the back.

JR: "That was just uncalled for.  I hope that Benjamin gets what's coming to him."

Cole: "Well, we'll find eventually, JR."

cuts to the back where Tana and Maria are talking

Maria: "Hey, don't think that you're not the only new diva here on SmackDown, Tana."

Tana: "I'm not, and tonight, may the best diva win."

Benjamin walks by

Benjamin: "You two better stop fighting over the Gold Standard.  Next week, I will get my National Championship back."

DX Warrior walks up

DX Warrior: "After what you just pulled there, Benjamin, I don't think that the 'That-Brown-Stain-in-Your-Pants' Standard will get another title match next week.  With that said, at the next PPV, it will be John Morrison defending his National Championship..."

Benjamin: "You mean my National Championship, and you mean next week."

DX Warrior: "If you interrupt me again, Benjamin, you'll be out of a job and Morrison will have a shot at becoming the new Mr. Money in the Bank.  Now, as I was saying, Morrison will defend his National Championship against you at the next PPV in a 20-minute ironman table match.  Whoever has the most smashed tables by putting their opponent through them wins the match."

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commercial: Preview of Michael Ayers' first book, The Warriors of Hyrule: Ganondorf's Return.  As Ganondorf returns to walk the earth once again, the Ancient Sages of Hyrule turn to America's six chosen ones to defeat the King of Evil and end his dark reign of terror over the land of Hyrule.  Do they succeed in their grand quest?  Find out when the book is released.

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Justin: "The following divas match is schelduled for one fall.  Introducing first, Tana!"

[Tana's entrance music]

Tana makes her way to the ring

Maria comes out to cheers from the crowd, especially the men

Justin: "And her opponent, from Chicago, IL, Maria!"

Maria gets into the ring and shakes hands with Tana before the ref calls for the bell

The match begins with the women locking up.  Tana gets the upper hand and delivers a DDT.  Maria gets up and hits a DDT of her own.  Tana gets up and hits a clothesline, then Maria does the same.

JR: "This match just keeps going back an forth."

Tana gets up and goes for a hurracanrana, but Maria counters with a powerbomb.  Maria then goes for the cover: one... two... Tana kicks out.  Maria waits for Tana to get up, then Maria goes for a bulldog.  Tana counters with a roll-up: one... two... three!

Justin: "Here is your winner, Tana!"

Cole: "Talk about a counter.  Maria went for her patented bulldog, but we just saw Tana's ring presence by rolling Maria up for the pinfall."

JR: "I see great things for Tana here on SmackDown."

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commercial: PPV preview

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Cole: "Welcome back to SmackDown, and it's time for our main event!"

Justin: "The following contest is a World Championship first round match scheduled for one fall.  Introducing first..."

Foley comes out to boos

Justin: "From Long Island, NY, Mick Foley!"

Foley gets in the ring when the shattering glass that signals Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance occurs

Justin: "And his opponent, from Victoria, TX, Stone Cold Steve Austin!"

Austin makes his way to the ring to extremely loud cheers from the crowd

JR: "Finally Stone Cold gets a chance to get his hands on Mick Foley.  At Dooms Day, it was Stone Cold vs. Mick Foley in an I Quit match when Mick Foley tucked his tail between his legs and ran.  Now they battle it out over a shot at the World Championship.

The match begins with Mick Foley leaving the ring.  Stone Cold follows him and tosses Foley back into the ring.  Stone Cold then starts punching Foley in the face.  Foley rakes Austin's eyes, then again tries to get out of the ring.  Stone Cold grabs him by the back of Foley's vest, then turns him around and kicks him in the gut.  Austin then hits the Stunner.

JR: "STONE COLD STUNNER!  STONE COLD STUNNER!"

As soon as Austin hits the Stunner, King of the Dead comes out and hits Austin with a Twist of Death.  King then climbs the ropes and hits Foley with a Death Swanton.

JR: "Not again!  King of the Dead really must not want someone else to get a World Championship shot."

Cole: "Well, that's it for tonight, folks.  Tune in next week as we find out just who will be the #1 contender for Shawn Michaels' World Championship."

show ends