(Shane McMahon makes his way down to ringside with a smug look on his face,
before grabbing a microphone. )

Shane McMahon:
I'm sure all of you that could be bothered to pay attention earlier saw how I
had Terry Funk taken out here tonight.  Well, Terry Funk, on Sunday night, you
are going to find out how it feels to be taken out again, because I am going
to destroy you in the hardcore match.  Funk, I know that you've been on barb
wire, on explosives, on fire, but I've had my share of street fights too, and
I've won a lot of them as well.  You know why Hulk Hogan isn't around here any
more?  It's because I got rid of him for good.  When I'm done with you Funk,
you can join Hogan on the scrap heap.

But you know what, I'm out here to talk about tonight, and a big match that I
have planned.  You see, with Unforgiven being this Sunday night, I thought I'd
give you people the chance to see some of the action a little early, by holding
a 20-man, Over The Top Rope Battle Royal, right here tonight.  We're gonna have
The Rock in there, Chris Jericho, The Big Show, Batista, Brock Lesnar, Randy
Orton, and a whole host of other great athletes, with each one vying for the
win.  What does the winner get?  Well, that would be telling, wouldn't it?  I
guess we'll all have to wa...

(Before Shane can finish his sentence, the fires erupt, and Kane makes his way
to ringside. )

Kane:
Hah...I seriously hope you weren't thinking of putting me in the Battle Royal,
Shane.  Because you see...

(Kane drops the mic, and grabs Shane McMahon by the throat, before choke
slamming him.  The fans pop for this, as Kane grabs the mic once more. )

Kane:
Shut up!  I don't need your cheers, or your applause.  All I need is your
attention, because I want you all to know that your dead man is ready for his
final slumber.  The Undertaker will, this Sunday, feel the power of the dark
side, when I destroy his body, and take his soul.  There is only one Lord of
Darkness left in this world, and that is ME!

(The Undertaker's bell tolls, and the Dead Man appears on the Titan Tron. )

Undertaker:
Kane.  Again, you talk of the dark side, that you do not truly understand.  But
soon, brother, soon you will once again become one with me.  For this Sunday,
it will be I that takes your soul, and once again light the fire that has been
lost within you.  At Unforgiven, the darkness will consume you, and you will
once again walk where you belong.  Rest....in....peace....




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Rich, 12-11-2005