NXT Promo Center

*Following his loss Ace Stephens is stirring at ringside but suddenly Boso appears from nowhere pies him and hits him with a splat*





*Boso skips off laughing along the way*

*Finally picking up a win Sheik continues his celebration after shaking Boso's hand only to be inturupted as he turns back around to receive a pie in the face and a Splat!*





*Boso leaves the ring and skips his way to the back laughing along the way*

………. The NXT crowd is hot as episode 24 comes on the air. They get even louder when The R ‘n’ L Express’ theme blares through the speakers. Larry bursts through the curtains, a smile on his face despite his tough loss to Nathan Willis a few shows back. The crowd is working themselves into the frenzy as they get incredibly excited at the sight of one of the scrappiest wrestlers on the roster.

………. Larry slaps a couple of high fives on his way down the ramp, those simple actions showing just how much his values their support and appreciation. When he makes it down to the foot of the ramp, he spots a Mexican child, and Larry pauses in his tracks. It’s almost as if he’s imaging how he was at that age, definitely not financially secure enough to attend a live show and a father figure was nowhere to be seen to bring him to one in the first place.

………. It’s almost as if Larry realizes in that moment the role model he could be – creating a legacy and building his reputation after coming from nothing. Larry places his forehead against the child’s and says something to him in Spanish. When Larry pulls his head away, some of his face paint ends up on the boy’s face and it’s likely he may never wash his face again.

………. Larry grabs the microphone then slides into the ring, the crowd is eager to hear what he has to say, and chances are he has plenty to get off his chest. When the noise settles down, Larry raises the mic up to his mouth.

………. “Before I tell you all what you probably already know – that I’m going to walk down the ram again later tonight and beat Viktor’s ass so bad that he’ll be forced to retire,” Larry begins, the confidence he has in himself and his abilities ever apparent, “I just want to give props where they’re due.”

………. Larry runs a hand through his hair and chuckles softly. “Nathan Willis, you gave me the fight of my life and you showed me that you’re a warrior. I was this close to hitting Caída del Hombre and putting you away,” Larry says, holding his thumb and index finger less than an inch apart. “Next time I won’t miss.”

………. The crowd breaks out into a chant of one more match, and Larry smirks. “But before that match happens … like I said earlier, I’m going to finish what The Ascension started. If Kane thinks he can stop The R ‘n’ L Express from riding high as the tag team championship, then he’s as stupid as he looks. It’s a shame The Ascension isn’t as tough as they act. As far as I’m—”

………. Larry is cut off by the sound of The Ascension’s theme blaring through the speakers. Larry drops the mic – even he knows the time for talking is over. The boos are nearly deafening, the crowd beyond fed up with Ascension’s shenanigans. Konnor and Viktor rise up from the stage as though departing from hell and the looks on their faces say that they’re ready for business.

………. They march down the ramp and are steps away from the ring when Larry charges toward the ropes and dives over them! Viktor manages to sidestep the aerial maneuver leaving Konnor to take the brunt of the damage. That gives Viktor an opening to take Larry and toss him hard into the steel stairs! It looks like we’re getting a sneak peek of their match!

………. Viktor begins stomping away at Larry effectively drawing the ire of the crowd. Soon Konnor is back to his feet and he orders Viktor to set Larry up for the Fall of Man! Viktor drags Larry over to the foot of the ramp then forces him to his feet. The two men back up and suddenly the crowd bursts into the cheers! The camera cuts to the stage to see Rick charging down the ramp!

………. Konnor steps up to meet him with a punch, but Rick goes low and takes out Konnor with a vicious shoulder tackle to the leg! Viktor pounces on Rick before he can get up but Rick charges forward and drives Viktor back first into the ring post. Out of nowhere Larry leaps onto Viktor and takes him down with a Lou Thesz Press. While they brawl, Rick rolls Viktor into the ring, wraps his legs around the ringpost and locks in the figure four!

………. The crowd can’t be any louder right now. They waited weeks for this moment, this scene where it’s The R ‘n’ L Express on top.

………. And that’s when Kane’s music sucks the life out of the building.

………. With him is a bunch of security guards who race down the ramp. They’re able to separate Viktor and Larry first, but Rick absolutely refuses to releases his death grip on Konnor – he’ll break those legs if he has to. Finally, Kane intervenes, his voice booming through the microphone.

………. “Rick if you don’t break that hold, I will cancel the Tag Team Title Match at NXT Contingency.”

………. Rick doesn’t need to be told twice.

………. “Now,” Kane continues, “Viktor and Larry will continue tonight as scheduled, but due to his uncalled for attack, Rick is banned from ringside! Enjoy the rest of the show.”

………. The crowd boos; Kane smiles; Rick and Larry exchange a look. Rick winces as he stands, his leg seemingly not 100% itself, and together they head up the ramp. The battle tonight was theirs, but everyone knows that The Ascension will likely be back with a vengeance.


Cliffs:
- Larry respects Willis, teases a rematch down the road
- Larry hates The Ascension
- Ascension tires to jump Larry
- Rick's back
- Rick nearly(?) injures Konnor's leg
- Kane mad
- Viktor vs. Larry still on for later tonight
- Tag title match at the PPV confirmed
- t2b

………. “Ay dios mios,” Larry says as a nurse places an ice pack on the back of his neck. Between that back body drop onto the steel stairs and the clothesline from hell, it’s a wonder he’s able to move his head at all.

………. Rick enters the room prompting Larry to get off the table and give his tag team partner a hug, neck pain be damned.

………. “Welcome back, amigo,” Larry says with a smirk. “How’s your leg?” he asks.

………. “It’s been better,” Rick responds and pats Larry on the shoulder. “How’s your neck?”

………. Larry tosses the ice pack aside and rolls his neck. “It’s been better. All that matters now is that we’re days away from finally becoming NXT tag team champions.”

………. “Not even the Ascension matters?”

………. “They never did matter. They were just keeping me in shape while you were at home hanging out.”

………. Rick chuckles softly and shakes his head, “I’m sure I slowed Konnor down, but whether we win or lose those tag titles, they will be back.”

………. Larry’s expression turns serious. “We’re going to win those tag titles, and if the Ascension comes knocking at our door, I’ll personally kick it into their faces.”

………. Rick nods in response. “We may not be 100% physically, but our war with the Ascension has made us stronger mentally and them pushing us like that has only made us better. We’re going to walk into Contingency and put up the fight of our lives.”

………. After running a hand through his dreads, Rick looks his partner in the eyes. “Win or lose, Larry, I want you to hold your head up high and be proud of what you do at Contingency and what you’ve been doing since I’ve been gone.”

………. The thought of not walking away with the tag championships seems to be too much for Larry to deal with. “But now that you’re back; now that The R ‘n’ L Express is back on the tracks, there’s not a damn thing en el mundo that can stop us. Not The Ascension, not Kane, not Wesson & Smith, not The Patriots – did I mention The Ascension? – and sure as hell not The United Kingdom!”

………. Rick can see that Larry is starting to get worked up. “Larry…”

………. “We can’t lose, Rick. We’ve come too far and we’ve been through too much to fail now. Contingency will be our night. I promise you, the fans and everyone who’s ever doubted me that we are the future of this industry.”

………. Rick just grins. “Well then let’s go help me scrape off some of this ring rust.”

………. The two men do their secret handshake as the screen fades to black.


Cliffs:
- Rick’s leg still hurts
- Larry’s neck is now hurting
- Rick tries to be realistic about the title match
- Failure is not an option for Larry
- Secret handshake

*After being eliminated from the Battle Royal Boso bides his time hiding just behind the curtain*

*As Ace Stephens angrily makes his way up the stage he looks back at the ring shouting in anger.*

ACE: This isn't over! I deserve better than this! I deserve better tha-

*Ace is spun round and pied in the face from Boso just as he made it to the top of the ramp, Boso then powerbombs Ace off the stage through a table!*





*Boso jumps back on stage dances around and laughs maniacally then comes to an abrupt hault as he stares at Stephens lifeless body*



*And suddenly starts laughing again as he skips backstage*

*Moments later as Chris Adams makes his way up the ramp, he stops to look at the carnage as Ace is still being helped onto a stretcher, he just shakes his head and turns round to be met with a vicious chair shot from Boso!*



*Boso continues to assault Adams with the chair*



*When he's done Boso throws the chair down and once again laugh his way to the back*

*Abraham Beef looks up the stage to see Ace finally being wheeled off on a stretcher and Adams being helped up by officials, not taking the chance of walking up the ramp he exits threw the crowd looking over his shoulder as he makes his way to the back*

*Ryan Fosse stares back at American Justice as he celebrates his win. Fosse shakes his head and turns around to be met with a knee to the gut from Boso, Fosse bends down as Boso hits him with a Splat!*



*Boso quickly goes under the ring to grab a trash can and slides into the ring looking to take advantage of the unsuspecting Justice*



*Unaffected by the attack Justice tries to pounce on Boso but Boso quickly sides out of the ring and backs up the ramp pointing and laughing the whole way up the ramp. As Justice stares a hole through him looking pissed as he should as the camera cuts to commercial*

           Dallas Space is seen on the titantron looking furious and aggressive as always.

                                                   Dallas Space
    I've told you all, since day one, that my job is to COME, KICK ASS, GET MONEY and that's
    what I've been doing the past couple of months. And that's what I will continue doing at
    my Money in the bank match. Once I take the money in the bank brief case, the Nxt champ
    better watch his back at all times. As we all know I can come from anywhere to eat my prey
 Whether its coming from the crowd, Backstage, or while you're sleeping. I will be there Justin.
   And you better be ready! And you better hope your not Nxt Champion by then because what
                               I will do to you. Is only the beginning of the Dallas Space Era...

*After winning his brutal match with Chris Adams earning a European Title Shot, Boso exits the ring to go under the apron and comes back out with a pie as Adams stand with his head hung on the corner turnbuckle. Boso roll's back into the ring preparing to pie Adams, but Adams see's it coming turns around and boot's him in the gut causing him to drop his pie and Adams hits Boso with a K2 smashing Boso's face directly into the pie*