Aftermath...
Posted by: The Undertaker on 01/07/2003 at 22:04
The fans in the sold-out arena are anxiously awaiting for the next occurence. And after such an eventful week in the FTR, can you blame them? We've seen numerous title changes, the return of Edge and Christian, Steve Austin, and yes..even The Rock. What could be next?
In answer to their question...the lights go out and a bell tolls.
We once again hear a low tapping sound, that gradually builds up to "Eulogy" by TOOL.
When the song finally comes in with full distortion, The Undertaker steps out from the curtains. He begins his methodical walk down the ramp, ignoring everything that surrounds him. When he reaches the top ringstep, he slowly raises his hands, causing himself to be engulfed in fog..and causing the lights to return.
The Undertaker steps out from the fog and into the ring, where he gets a microphone. "Eulogy" cuts off, and The Undertaker begins to speak.
Undertaker: "There is no need in me reminding you all of the power The Fatal Army now posesses. Eddie Guerrero was able to lure your champion into a trap, and seize the World Title. So instead of telling you people..I'm going to ask you....
"Just where does all of the power in the FTR lie?
"Don't lie to yourself, infidels....the answer to that question is quite obvious. The answer...is The Fatal Army.
"However, I have many more matters to discuss at the moment. First of all, there is...Kidman.
"Boy, I hope you learned something at Rampage. I hope that you realized just how pathetic and weak you really are. When I looked into your eyes, Kidman..I saw something that I am very familiar with.
"I saw fear.
"Why, William, why? Why would you leave my sanctuary? Did I not give you what I told you I would? You had power....you had the fear of others....you even had the World Title. Your choice to forefeit that title was your own ignorant mistake.
"But Kidman, when you chose to drop that title...that was when you sealed your fate. I knew then that you could never be my successor. When you returned to the FTR, you were nothing more to me than a pawn. But Billy...the fact is, pawn or not, you had my protection. And for you to just walk away from it.....that, my friend, is unforgiveable.
"You weren't man enough to hold the World Heavyweight title, and you aren't man enough to stand against me.
"Even, Kidman, even when you refuse to stand with me...you're still nothing but a pawn. At Rampage you played into the hands of The Fatal Army. You served your purpose in getting us the World Title...and that US title that you so proudly hold will be returned to us in time.
"Your attack on Mortis, however, did not go unnoticed..and it shall NOT go unforgiven...."
With that, "The End is the Beginning is the End" begins to play over the PA, and Mortis himself steps out from the curtains..microphone in hand. His music stops, and he talks as he makes his way down the ramp.
Mortis: "Hang on just a second there, Taker...you're telling ME what is going to go forgiven and what's not going to be forgiven? The last time I checked, it wasn't YOU who got jumped...it was ME.
"And just where the hell were you anyway, Taker?"
Mortis enters the ring.
Mortis: "I mean, if I had been Eddie Guerrero...the CHAMPION...you would been there in a heartbeat. But noooo......you want to watch me get my ass kicked don't you?
"It doesn't do you a whole hell of a lot of good when you come out here and tell these people that Kidman was your pawn. I mean, let's take a look at facts...you two guys were inseperable even AFTER Kidman dropped the damn title. Sometimes I think you're a little confused.
"You're damn right I'm not going to forgive Kidman for what he did......
"And there was just one more thing that you were right about, Taker...
"That US title is coming back to the Army."
Mortis throws back his head and laughs before continuing.
Mortis: "That's right, Kidman...don't get too attached to that belt, because at Rampage I want a shot at it. I mean..you were good enough to jump me from behind backstage...are you good enough to put the title up for grabs?
"We'll see just how foolishly 'Poor Mortis' fights when it's not some cheap ass backstage attack."
Undertaker: "There you have it, Billy....at Rampage, you will put your United States Title on the line against Mortis.......
"Or else....we're going to make what we did to you last week look like a walk in the park.
"Now, I have yet one more person to address....
"That would be you, Vader.
"You've been so quiet lately, is there something wrong with you? Or perhaps you've learned, once again, that you are no comparison to me. Your group of misled fools is far from impressive, and I am quite willing to prove that to you at Rampage.
"Send me Wrath....and I'll send his head back to you on a silver platter.
"Rest...in....peace."
With that, The Undertaker and Mortis both leave the ringside area.
