(As Smackdown comes on the air, Jamie Noble is in the ring with a mic.)

Jamie Noble:
When I won the battle royal to become a part of the nWo, I expected that being
a member of the most elite group in wrestling would help me get a hold of the
Cruiserweight title.  What I didn't expect was that I would become the group's
last hope at Wrestlemania.  Heck, I'm really not that bothered about being in
the nWo, and I really don't wanna fight the Undertaker.  By god, I'm terrified
of the dead man.  And I just know...

(The nWo music hits again, as Ted DiBiase makes his way to the ring.)

Ted DiBiase:
Jamie, I understand that you're terrified, but I need to ask you this.  If you
didn't wanna fight the Undertaker, then why did you throw me over the top rope
at the end of the battle royal?  Why didn't you just walk away and let me win
the match?  On seconds thoughts, don't bother answering that, because I know
why.  You were blinded by the idea of a Wrestlemania pay-cheque.  Well don't
worry Jamie, as I'm here to give you exactly what you need.

You see, the Million Dollar Man is prepared to cut you a very generous deal, in
order to take your spot at Wrestlemania.  You see, I have been the one who has
funded the nWo from day one, so if anyone should be assuming the position of
leader, it's me.  So Jamie, here it is in cold hard cash, the money you would
earn at Wrestlemania for fighting the Undertaker.  All you have to do is shake
my hand, and I'll take your place in the match, and ensure that the nWo lives
on for ever more.

Jamie Noble:
That's all I gotta do?  Well hot damn, Mr. DiBiase, I'll shake your hand, and
I'll give you the spot.  Thank you, Mr. DiBiase, thank y..

(The lights go out in the arena, and the Undertaker's music begins.  The Dead
Man walks to the ring.)

The Undertaker:
While it seems the victim is forever changing, the result will still be the 
same.  But if I am to allow you to once again alter the beam of the spotlight
of death, then I demand a sacrifice.  The only question is, which one of you
is willing to provide it?

(DiBiase and Noble look at each other, and then DiBiase shoves Noble into the
Dead Man.  As a referee runs to the ring to begin the match, DiBiase takes off,
casually placing Noble's pay-off into his jacket as he goes.)




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Rich, 12-11-2005