Cole Savage replies to Sampson's ultimatum

As this thrilling episode of NXT rolls on, the footage opens up to reveal Cole Savage standing by backstage. He has, perhaps the most serious expression we’ve ever seen him with. His eyes are piercing the camera, no slick shades to block that intimidating gaze.

-Cole Savage-
Alert the masses! Text the president! And for the love of god will somebody make sure the media is aware of what’s going on here?! This is a groundbreaking moment in the history of this this business! Take a look at what we have here, folks. The man that captains this sinking ship has grown a pair and has let me know that the career of Cole Savage has come at a crossroads. Last week I came back to NXT, saving the ratings and injecting energy and excitement into the show the likes of which haven’t been seen in a long, LONG time. Not since..

Savage places his hand on his chin as he ponders a thought.

-Cole Savage-
Well, not since the LAST time I was here! Ain’t it funny how that works? So I came back. Crowd went wild. Women fainted. Children found a man to idolize. All I came out here and said was the truth! I stood in the middle of the ring in front of the 90,000 alleged to have been in that building and I let Sampson know that I wasn’t going to let MY client, THE Leo Cruz, sit on the backburner and turn to ashes. Leo Cruz is the best NXT has to offer, he shows that whenever he gets into the ring. And instead of acknowledging that and putting Leo BACK into the spotlight where he DESERVES to Sampson, tried to make it all about me.

Savage shakes his head in disappointment.

-Cole Savage-
Instead of saying that LEO CRUZ would be challenging for a championship, the boss instead gave me an ultimatum. Can you believe that? He gave me a choice between option A and B like a wife making her husband choose between herself and his girlfriend. Apparently my business on Fusion concerns him. Apparently I can’t be both a General Manager and just a plain old manager. Well here’s the problem, Sampson. You showed your hand. In all the hoopla of all the things on my plate it slipped my mind what’s in store of this company. Bad move.

Savage tsks and wags his index finger.

-Cole Savage-
There’s coming a point where this shows will be split in half. Two brands. Two shows. Two different rosters. So what I’m thinking is that it’s time for me to expand my clientele to keep up with these changing times. And two wrestlers under the guidance of Cole Savage makes me TWICE as dangerous. I’m just biding my time now, Sampson. Every time we’ve crossed paths, I’ve embarrassed you. Sampson, the only thing you’ve EVER had over me is that at the end of the day you have the power. But with Kane back…I’m wondering how much longer that’ll be the case.

Savage smirks.

-Cole Savage-
You told me I had until Implosion to make my decision. Will I stay, or will I go from Fusion…Hell Sampson, you might not even be in charge at the end of the night! I’ll be waiting then to watch you fail. Then I’ll make my move, and I’ll succeed. Leo Cruz isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The scary part? He won’t be alone for long. You’ve been trying so long to wake the sleeping giant. If Kane doesn’t put you away, then I will gladly finish you off.

Savage winks at the camera then turns and walks out of the frame.