WWE: The Game's False Start

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November 1, 2019 -- A date that would change the course of history.

NXT invaded SmackDown, thanks to flight delays from Saudi Arabia. NXT was clear to have taken new heights and for the first time ever, NXT was involved in the brand warfare event Survivor Series. Ratings went through the roof once NXT showed up on SmackDown, and behind the scenes, this caught the eyes of WWE and corporate.

November 24, 2019 -- Survivor Series rolls around and NXT has an impressive showing. NXT Women's Team, Lio Rush, Roderick Strong, and Shayna Baszler were among the ones to bring victories for the black and gold brand. This was only the beginning.

November 25, 2019 -- The following night on Raw, Triple H invaded Raw with his NXT talent once more. Triple H made known he wants more. Triple H says NXT is the best thing in the business today, citing Raw and SmackDown's ratings... he believes he can help. Triple H says that isn't just NXT taking over, but it's The Game taking over.

December 2, 2019 -- Mr. McMahon would respond a week later to Triple H's takeover. Mr. McMahon says if Triple H believes he can run a better show, then to prove it. McMahon tells his son-in-law to book 4 men and he will book 4 men. Whoever wins will earn control... but of the entire WWE.

December 4, 2019 -- Triple H responds the following Wednesday on NXT, going head-to-head with All Elite Wrestling, with a bold prediction. Triple H cites the solidarity with D-Generation X that gave him confidence he could break down any establishment. Triple H says he knows four guys who hold the same confidence: The Undisputed Era. All four men, and all four champions, will represent Team Triple H.

Over the next couple of weeks, Mr. McMahon would assemble his team: Bobby Lashley, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, and "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar. Lesnar, being announced on the go-home episode of SmackDown on Fox, was massive for Team McMahon. Mr. McMahon mocked Triple H's brand of NXT, claiming he will crush what NXT has become. Mr. McMahon says he can't wait to take Triple H's baby from the palm of his hands. Yet, with the announcement of Lesnar coming in, it remains to be seen how Reigns and Lesnar will coincide for the sake of the Vince McMahon Era.

December 15, 2019 -- It's time for TLC. The moment everyone's been waiting for. Who will hold the power?

The New Day(c) def. The Revival in a Ladder Match to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
Aleister Black def. Buddy Murphy
Kabuki Warriors(c) def. Becky Lynch & Charlotte to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships
The OC def. Viking Raiders(c) to win the Raw Tag Team Championships
Rusev def. King Corbin
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt(c) def. The Miz in a TLC Match to retain the WWE Universal Championship

And the main event, set for 1 fall, is for full control over the entire WWE (Raw, SmackDown, and NXT)...
Team McMahon (Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns)
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Team Triple H (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong)

In the closing moments of this contest, with several dramatic moments one would lose complete power, it was shown that Team Triple H was giving everything they had... and Team McMahon had their bad blood against one another. After Lashley gets caught up by the Undisputed Era, he makes the hot tag to Roman Reigns who clears UE out. Reigns is back in his corner, howling like the Big Dog ready to Spear Kyle O'Reilly, but it's Lesnar who smacks Reigns and makes the tag. Lesnar and Reigns stare down as Randy Orton tries to make peace. Lesnar walks over to Kyle O'Reilly and hits a German Suplex but turns around into a Superman Punch that rocks Brock Lesnar. Orton makes a quick tag as he sees Reigns hits a second Superman Punch on Lesnar, pushing him out of the ring.

Orton hops off the apron and pulls Reigns aside, shouting at him, but Reigns shoves him away and gets tackled by Lesnar on the outside. Orton tries breaking it up, but he has to roll back inside the ring, where O'Reilly had tagged in Fish. Fish hits a running knee on Orton and gets a 2-count. Fish goes back to O'Reilly and tags his reDRagon partner in. Fish and O'Reilly go for Chasing the Dragon, but Orton slithers out and hits an RKO on O'Reilly! Fish comes by and gets a snap suplex. Orton gets ready for the RKO on Fish, as Triple H gets worried. Adam Cole reaches over and tags Fish. Cole and Orton stare down before Bobby Lashley gets on the apron. Lashley begs for the tag as Orton looks back and Cole says he wants it. Orton looks back at Triple H and McMahon, before stepping back and tagging Lashley. Lashley gets in the ring, ready to pounce, when he's downed by the RKO!

Mr. McMahon's face is stunned as Orton drops Lashley... just about as shocked as Adam Cole, while Triple H is smiling. Orton looks at Adam Cole before looking at Mr. McMahon and motioning him to "Suck it" as Adam Cole lowers the kneepad on a stirring Lashley and Lowers The Boom!

After Lashley's shoulders are down for three, Undisputed Era's music sounds throughout the arena! Triple H hops in the ring and stares at Orton, who shakes his hand after much dismay to Mr. McMahon. O'Reilly, Fish, and Strong slowly make their way back in the ring to celebrate as several stars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT come down to celebrate the end of Mr. McMahon's tenure.

As TLC 2019 draws to a close, Mr. McMahon is in tears at the top of the stage and who knows what will happen on Monday Night Raw?

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[Monday Night Raw]

[Roster]
AJ Styles
Akam
Akira Tozawa
Aleister Black
Andrade
Angelo Dawkins
Bobby Lashley
Brock Lesnar
Buddy Murphy
Cedric Alexander
Curt Hawkins
Drew McIntyre
EC3
Eric Young
Erick Rowan
Erik
Humberto Carrillo
Ivar
Jinder Mahal
Karl Anderson
Kevin Owens
Luke Gallows
Mike Kanellis
Mojo Rawley
Montez Ford
No Way Jose
R-Truth
Randy Orton
Rey Mysterio
Rezar
Ricochet
Rusev
Samoa Joe
Seth Rollins
Shelton Benjamin
Sin Cara
Titus O'Neil
Zack Ryder

Asuka
Becky Lynch
Billie Kay
Charlotte Flair
Kairi Sane
Lana
Liv Morgan
Natalya
Peyton Royce
Sarah Logan
Zelina Vega

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[Friday Night SmackDown!]

[Roster]
Apollo Crews
Big E.
Big Show
Bo Dallas
Braun Strowman
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt
Cesaro
Curtis Axel
Daniel Bryan
Dash Wilder
Dolph Ziggler
Drake Maverick
Drew Gulak
Elias
Gran Metalik
Heath Slater
Kalisto
King Corbin
Kofi Kingston
Lars Sullivan
Lince Dorado
Luke Harper
Mustafa Ali
Otis
Robert Roode
Roman Reigns
Sami Zayn
Scott Dawson
Shinsuke Nakamura
Shorty G
The Miz
Tucker
Xavier Woods

Alexa Bliss
Bayley
Carmella
Dana Brooke
Ember Moon
Lacey Evans
Mandy Rose
Mickie James
Nikki Cross
Sasha Banks
Sonya Deville
Tamina

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[NXT]

[Roster]
Adam Cole
Angel Garza
Arturo Ruas
Babatunde
Boa
Bobby Fish
Bronson Reed
Cameron Grimes
Cezar Bononi
Chase Parker
Damian Priest
Danny Burch
Dexter Lumis
Dio Maddin
Dominik Dijakovic
Fandango
Finn Balor
Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
Jaxson Ryker
Joaquin Wilde
Johnny Gargano
Jordan Omogbehin
Keith Lee
Killian Dain
Kona Reeves
Kushida
Kyle O'Reilly
Lio Rush
Mansoor
Matt Martel
Matt Riddle
Oney Lorcan
Pete Dunne
Raul Mendoza
Riddick Moss
Roderick Strong
Shane Thorne
Steve Cutler
Tino Sabbatelli
Tommaso Ciampa
Tyler Breeze
Velveteen Dream
Wesley Blake

Aliyah
Bianca Belair
Candice LeRae
Chelsea Green
Dakota Kai
Deonna Purrazzo
Io Shirai
Jessamyn Duke
Kayden Carter
Marina Shafir
Mia Yim
Monique Jenkins
Rachael Evers
Rhea Ripley
Santana Garrett
Shayna Baszler
Taynara
Tegan Nox
Vanessa Borne
Xia Li

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[Champions & Title History]

WWE Champion ~ Brock Lesnar

Universal Champion ~ Bray Wyatt

Intercontinental Champion ~ Shinsuke Nakamura

United States Champion ~ AJ Styles

Raw Women's Champion ~ Becky Lynch

SmackDown Women's Champion ~ Bayley

Raw Tag Team Champions ~ The O.C.

SmackDown Tag Team Champions ~ The New Day

Women's Tag Team Champions ~ The Kabuki Warriors


NXT Champion ~ Adam Cole

North American Champion ~ Roderick Strong

NXT Women's Champion ~ Shayna Baszler

NXT Tag Team Champions ~ Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly

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Following the shocking turn of events at last night's TLC event, dirt sheets have been running wild about what this means.


Apparently, it was kept close to the chest that Mr. McMahon would be retiring. After working in symphony with Triple H the last several weeks to put this together, Vince McMahon is retiring from all WWE duties at age 74.

Vince McMahon is content with all he accomplished and saw a great opportunity to hand things over, but wanted to do so in the most dramatic McMahon fashion possible. After all his character has done, he wanted a farewell and a proper send-off for the heel character.

But this is true: Vince McMahon is finished with WWE. Announced this afternoon was Stephanie McMahon as CEO and Triple H will be the Head of Talent Relations, as well as Head of Creative.

What does this mean for the future of WWE? Tune in over the coming weeks. Because time will only tell.

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Monday Night Raw ~ December 16, 2019

Pyro goes off and Triple H is standing in the ring surrounded by the Raw and SmackDown talent. Triple H affirms this new era is about two things: the WRESTLERS and the WRESTLING fans. Triple H vows to deliver a product everyone wants to see on a weekly basis. Triple H says the "game has officially changed." All of a sudden, SmackDown superstar Dolph Ziggler walks in the ring, interrupting his new boss. Ziggler says he's heard all of this before and what's to make anyone think that the guys like Cesaro, Zack Ryder, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, Apollo Crews, and several other hardworkers. Will they get a fair shake? Triple H poked Ziggler in the chest and said it's up to you, it's up to each individual. Triple H pointed out he's rewarded hard work in NXT like Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Aleister Black, and countless others. Ziggler says he wants to prove himself... slides in Ricochet. Triple H sees a natural match to kick off the new era.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Ricochet: Despite Ziggler's ties to SmackDown, this is how we begin The Game Era. Ricochet displays his springboard and athletic moves, reminiscing his independent and early NXT days. Ziggler catches Ricochet in a springboard moonsault with a superkick that nearly settles the match! Ziggler waits his moment for a Zig-Zag, but Ricochet holds onto the turnbuckle and Ziggler hits his back hard. Ricochet quickly pops up for a 630 Senton and steals a win on Ziggler!

Triple H decided to stick by ringside for this match, and afterwards, got inside and shook Ricochet's hand as a sign of respect. Mid-shake, The Undisputed Era's music hits. The four men, decorated in gold, head to the ring. Adam Cole thanks Triple H for the opportunity to be in that spot last night, admitting UE is appreciative of it. Adam Cole reminds Triple H of everything Undisputed Era's done in the last month, and nothing more greater than helping put Triple H in charge. But now, beating four of the biggest names the business had to offer last night, it's time. Roderick Strong sticks out his North American Championship, reDRagon holds out the NXT Tag Team Championships, and Adam Cole strips off the NXT Championship from his waist and sticks it out. Cole puts the titles down and demand to be on the main roster. Triple H ponders for a moment and agrees. EC3 interrupts and asks if this is how it'll be from now on. If Triple H favors his buddies, this will be a horrible regime. Roderick Strong says be careful what you say, because it's time to put up or shut up.

EC3 vs. Roderick Strong (with Undisputed Era): Roderick Strong has an impressive debut, but has to be rallied by the boys as EC3 looks to make a name for himself in the new era. Ultimately, it's Roderick Strong hitting the Strong Breaker to win his first official match on the main roster.

Charly Caruso has an important interview with Randy Orton, trying to understand his actions behind last night. Orton begins to explain before Bobby Lashley smacks Orton in the back of the head. Lashley beats Orton down before the Viper pushes Lashley off and the two brawl. They brawl from the backstage area into the main arena. Security rush the scene to break the two apart before a commercial break.

As Raw comes back from commercial, it appears Randy Orton and Bobby Lashley have finally been separated and escorted out of the building in two different parts. Advertised for tonight is a title rematch from last night: The Viking Raiders attempt to grab the Raw Tag Team Championships back from The OC. But as this news is announced, AJ Styles is standing by a monitor...

The United States Champion mentions he is motivated by the announcement of opportunity in The Game Era. AJ Styles says it won't come because of Triple H being in charge now, but opportunity comes because of the "kindness of the Phenomenal One's genuine heart." AJ Styles announces the US Open Challenge will return TONIGHT! Styles says he'll give one lucky man an opportunity, but only to get the rub of a lifetime. Because The OC will retain all their titles tonight.

The IIconics vs. Riott Squad: Billie Kay and Peyton Royce enjoy firm control until Billie phantom trips on the ropes and gets caught with ObLIVion as Liv Morgan wins for the Riott Squad!

As Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan celebrate in the ring, a replay shows a glove reached out from the apron to trip Billie Kay. Kay and Royce are arguing their point before Billie Kay gets attacked with a lead pipe at the knees. Peyton looks and it's RUBY RIOTT! Morgan and Logan attack Royce as the Riott Squad is fully together again and it appears Ruby is leading the helm again.

Andrade sits by with Zelina Vega asking how this new regime will affect him. Zelina affirms that he was NXT Champion under Triple H, so it means he'll be put on track for the WWE Championship. Andrade tells Zelina he wants gold around his waist and with Lesnar's schedule, she needs to find a way to make that happen quickly... or else.

Drew McIntyre comes to the ring and addresses the regime change. McIntyre's point is he was elected as The Chosen One by Vince when he debuted, but then was forgotten about. McIntyre put in all the work to get back to WWE and his goal hasn't changed: become world champion. Seth Rollins responds to mention Vince chose McIntyre, but Triple H chose Rollins. Seth says if anyone will benefit from Triple H being in charge, it's him. McIntyre brought up August 29, 2016 where Triple H betrayed Rollins in favor of Owens. Rollins took exception to that and challenges McIntyre to a match. As an official comes down, Kevin Owens comes to the commentary booth.

Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins: McIntyre and Rollins tear the house down in almost 20 minutes before Rollins sidesteps McIntyre's Claymore for a Curb Stomp! Rollins covers McIntyre but Drew gets a fingertip on the ropes to break up the pin. Seth gets upset and goes to get a chair, when Kevin Owens stands up from commentary and runs down to the ring. Owens gets on the apron, getting the official's attention. Seth Rollins, with chair in hand, also gets distracted by Owens and turns around into a Claymore through the chair! McIntyre hooks the leg as the chair goes flying and Owens finally hops down so the official counts 3 for McIntyre.

STILL TO COME: Two title matches. The OC defend against the Viking Raiders and AJ Styles' US Open Challenge.

After a commercial break, Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch admits in the ring she lost last night to the Kabuki Warriors. Becky says it's evident she doesn't work well with Charlotte. Charlotte heads out to say they don't work well as partners, but there can only be one dominant woman in the division... and it's The Queen. As Charlotte and Becky stare down, the Kabuki Warriors head out. Asuka keeps it short and sweet, saying Becky's never beat Asuka and she is ready for Becky and the Raw Women's Title! The fans get excited as Charlotte then lays out Asuka with a big boot! Kairi Sane jumps on Charlotte as Becky checks on Asuka. Charlotte throws Kairi Sane to the outside before Becky pops up and gets a big boot herself. Charlotte leaves the ring, making her statement known.

In the back, Ricochet's asked about his win marking the first ever win under the Triple H regime: Ricochet says he's thankful for the opportunity. Ricochet says he hopes to prove every believer right and every doubter wrong. Cedric Alexander passes by and tells Ricochet that's wishful thinking. Alexander says Triple H, too, shook his hand after the Cruiserweight Classic and it's got him nothing. Cedric says if anyone needs their chance to shine, it's time for the Age of Alexander.

The OC defend the Raw Tag Team Championships against The Viking Raiders: United States Champion AJ Styles was ringside before he was kicked out after kicking Erik with a Pele Kick on the outside. Thankfully the OC didn't get disqualified, but has to battle it out on their own. After the two tag teams got standing ovations, Gallows and Anderson hit a Magic Killer and end the hopes of the former champions regaining their titles.