In Stamford, Connecticut, Inactive Lives Matter protest take place asking for equal treatment for "inactive" Fantasy Managers.
We cut to John Seana who is with Dr. James Andrews.
[Dr. Andrews]
Well John, I've got good news and bad news.
The bad news is, you've broken your neck.
The attack a few weeks ago from The Bullet Club has resulted in a fracture in your neck and you'll need surgery to repair it.
[John Seana]
What's the good news?
[Dr. Andrews]
The good news is I'm clearing you to return to action this week.
[John Seana]
This week?
I won't be able to add players for months.
How can I play?
[Dr. Andrews]
There's these things called Performance Enhancing Drugs.
I've given them to SC Lesnar, Sidney Reigns, Jon Jones..
[Nurse]
Excuse me, Doctor.
The patient has a visitor.
CM PUP walks into the hospital room.
[John Seana]
Ah, if it isn't UFC Quarterback, CM PUP.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
[CM PUP]
I've come to check in on my good buddy, JOHNNNNN SEEEEEAAAAANA!
You don't look too good, my friend.
[John Seana]
I could say the same thing about you after watching your UFC debut.
[CM PUP]
Listen, John.
I'm gonna cut to the chase because this week's Preview is gonna be really long,
so I'm just gonna say it.
I'm here about the Inactives.
A few years ago, we went back in time to stop The Authority.
Then it was the Corporate Minhistry.
Then the NWO, my fault.
I lost and the WCC Universe collapsed.
In came the Game of Fantasies story and that was shit.
And now here we are.
On the verge of rebuilding a new Wrestling Organization.
Shane McMahon has created the FXT and he's brought the Inactives with him.
I need to know where you stand, John.
They want us to sign the Affirmative Inaction agreement.
This agreement would mean that the Inactives will return next season.
I want you to know, that I am going to sign.
We should bring back the Inactives.
And I think you should sign too.
[John Seana]
I don't mean to make things difficult.
[CM PUP]
I know, because you're a very polite person.
[John Seana]
If I see a situation pointed south, I can't ignore it.
Sometimes I wish I could.
[CM PUP]
Sometimes I want to GTS you in your perfect teeth.
But I don't wanna see you on the sidelines.
We need you, John.
Please, sign the contract.
This league needs 12 Fantasy Managers.
[John Seana]
Why? Why do you want the Inactives back?
[CM PUP]
Because I saw what happens when the entire WCC Universe is on the verge of a collapse.
When all the chips are on the table and it's up to you to win it all.
And I've seen what happens when you lose.
If we're to rebuild a better Wrestling storyline, we will need the Inactives.
[John Seana]
PUP, I know we're not perfect.
But the safest hands are still our own.
What happens the next time another NWO comes walking into town?
Hell, the Bullet Club is already here.
Do you trust one of the Inactives to beat them?
Even if they are updating their teams, they still don't have the knowledge to win games consistently.
[CM PUP]
I'm trying to keep...
I'm trying to keep you from tearing the WCC Universe apart.
[John Seana]
You did that when you signed the agreement.
[CM PUP]
It's clear that you won't listen to me right now.
But you will see that I am right.
*CM PUP walks off*
[John Seana]
Does this mean you're coming back?
To the WCC?
[CM PUP]
I'm retired.
*Dolph Riggler's Music Hits*
The FXT Intercontinental Champion makes his way out to the ring.
[Dolph Riggler]
You know something, Orlando?
I have had a pretty good start to the year, if I must say so myself.
At 3-1, I am in the Top 6 in the League Power Rankings
and I am the current Intercontinental Champion.
But you know... something just doesn't feel right.
After one of the best Rookie seasons in WCC history,
I have seem to lost some of that momentum since then.
But I think... all of that is about to change.
I think this season, Dolph Riggler returns to main event status.
This season, I show everyone why I am the only non-family member to win the League Championship.
The only problem is.. I don't get the storyline time that I deserve.
I've been treated like a jobber for the past few seasons with some other characters getting more storyline time.
It seems as if... the brothers, are hogging all the shine.
You know? Passing the ball to one another all the time.
In the previous storyline, I was a Lord.
The Lord of Winterfell.
The main character of the storyline!
But because some people complained about that story, it was nixed.
Well guess what, I liked the Game of Fantasies storyline!
I wanted to know what was next for Rockson Stark!
I think I was headed in the right direction in that story.
If I don't start getting more camera time.. more marquee matchups..
Then I will quit league and start a new career as a singer.
*Shinsuke Nickamura's Music Hits*
[Shinsuke Nickamura]
Dolpha Riggla. You want markie matchup.
I want...
FXT International Champeonsip.
Before you become main event..
And before Shinkesuke Nickamura become main event...
Only one will be International Champeonsip.
You must beat..
The King of Animal Style!
SHINSUKE NICKAMURA!
*Crowd Cheers*
[Graves]
What a matchup, Mauro.
Yahoo's Power Ranked #5 and #6 squaring off for the Intercontinental Championship.
Both these Superstars are 3-1, and we know what the King of Animal Style is all about.
He's been impressive throughout the first 4 games of the season.
But that's not to downplay Dolph Riggler's early season accomplishments.
He is the Intercontinental Championship for a reason.
This is a match made in heaven, Mauro!
*Commercial*
*Commercial*
[Young]
I'm here with the Lunavic Fringe, Vic Ambrose.
Vic, social media has been lighting it up since last week's protest by Sandy Orton.
Hash tag Inactive Lives Matter.
I think the entire world wants to know..
What does Vic Ambrose think about the Inactive Fantasy Managers in this league?
[Vic Ambrose]
You want to know what I think, Renee?
About these so-called "Inactives"?
As far as I'm concerned, I haven't seen the "Inactives" be inactive.
They've made roster moves, they've adjusted their lineups.
I don't see what the big deal is.
The social stigma that comes against the inactives is unfair.
But at the end of the day, Renee..
I'm here to win Championships.
So as long as the inactives stay out of my way...
I don't--
Minh Wyatt blindsides Vic Ambrose and hits his finisher onto the wall.
[Minh Wyatt]
Hehahahaha...
Rest now. Rest, Sweet Ambrose.
You have a long week ahead of you.
For you have the Eater of Worlds at your doorstep.
Knocking... knocking..
Sweet dreams before you're in for a rude awakening.
Sleep now...
HAHAHAHAHAA
Back in the ring, The Authority's Music Hits.
A chorus of boos ring throughout the Amway Center as Tai Rollins and the Authority make their way out to the ring.
[Tai Rollins]
Haha!
Did you see FXT TAKEOVER?
How many of you saw me dismantle last season's League Champion.
Sandy Orton, decided to fight in what she believes in.
And look where that got her.
Right back at the bottom of the league with the rest of her inactive buddies.
That just goes to show you..
When you go up against The Authority... you lose.
When you fight for what you believe in.. you lose.
When you try and fight The Man... you lose.
And you can bet your ass.. I am The Man!
*Crowd Boos*
[Tai Rollins]
Last night at Takeover, I made an example out of Sandy Orton.
But you know.. that just wasn't enough.
I want to dedicate this season to making an example out of ALL the inactives and anyone who will stand with them.
And that means you...
Cal Bears.
Single H holds Cal Bears back.
[Tai Rollins]
For the past few years, you have been riding the coat tails of The Authority..
Riding the bench on the best team in the League.
You add nothing to the Authority.
You add nothing to this league.
You're deadweight.
And your inactivity in this league is absolutely sickening!
[Single H]
Hey! Listen to me. Listen, stand down.
Stand down Cal Bears.
[Tai Rollins]
Haha!
Come on!
Hit me. Hit me, big guy.
See what happens if you lay a finger on me, you big red retard!
Listen to Single H.
[Single H]
Cal.. what Tai Rollins is trying to say is..
Tai Rollins with the cheap shot on Cal Bears!
Tai Rollins continues to assault Cal Bears!
Curb Stomping Cal Bears with a steel chair on his ankles!
[Ranallo]
Oh! Come on!
This is absolutely uncalled for.
Somebody stop Tai Rollins.
Cal Bears is helpless.
[Graves]
Cal Bears had this coming, Mauro.
He should've been active a few seasons ago.
Tai Rollins is doing the right thing.
He's cleaning up the FXT Roster.
We have no room for inactive Fantasy Managers.
[Ranallo]
I disagree wholeheartedly, Corey.
Inactive Fantasy Managers do matter.
Cal Bears is defenseless, unarmed.
We can't let Tai Rollins get away with this.
*The Hiz's Music Hits*
The Hiz comes out to confront Tai Rollins to a surprising pop from the Orlando crowd.
[The Hiz]
Tai..
Easy for you to pick on someone who isn't even playing this season.
[Tai Rollins]
Haha, isn't playing this season?
Are you even playing this season?
[The Hiz]
Oh, I'm playing this season, Tai.
I'm playing alright..
And you'll see firsthand that I'm playing when I kick your ass this Sunday at New Beginning.
*Crowd Cheers*
[Ranallo]
That sounds like a challenge!
[Graves]
That sounds like a mistake, Mauro.
Tai Rollins is a former World Champion.
The Hiz is in for a long night on Sunday.
Tai Rollins with the backing of the Cerebral Sandwich..
I just don't like his chances.
The Hiz should just stay home this weekend.
*Commercial*
*Commercial*
FXT Champion, Kenn Balor, makes his way to the ring.
[Interview Guy]
Kenn, you've had a great start to the season.
You're 4-0, FXT Champion and the Number 1 Ranked Superstar in the League.
But we have to address the elephant in the room.
Did you know that the Bullet Club was going to help you in your Championship match against Jenni Zayn?
[Kenn Balor]
You know, Interview Man.
I had no idea that ta Bullet Club was going to interfere in my match.
That's ta God honest truth.
[Interview Guy]
Well Kenn, don't you find it a little convenient that you throw up the Bullet Club gesture at Jenni Zayn, and not even 15 minutes later, the Bullet Club is out there attacking Jenni Zayn?
[Kenn Balor]
Look, ta fact is, tose guys are my friends.
I created ta Bullet Club in Japan with a group of my friends and I will always regard tose moments as some of my finest in Professional Fantasy Sports.
But ta fact of ta matter is, I am no longer affiliated with ta Bullet Club.
I didn't need tem to win the FXT Championship and I don't need tem to defend it.
*The Bullet Club's Music Hits*
The Bullet Club make their way out to the ring.
[JJ Styles]
Well, well..
Excuse me, your majesty.
You don't need us?
Karl, am I hearing that right?
Did he just say he didn't need the Bullet Club?
[Karl Anderson]
He just said that, JJ.
[JJ Styles]
Kenn, this isn't just some club you can just get up and waltz on out of.
Once you're in the Bullet Club..
You're in the Bullet Club FO-FO-FO LIFE!
We did you a favor last night.
You have the FXT Championship because of us.
[JJ Styles]
Now I came out here tonight, to offer you a deal.
The Bullet Club needs to make a statement here in the WCC.
The Bullet Club.. needs a Champion.
The FXT Universal Champion.
We need you, Kenn.
You are the missing piece.
This here is a 4 year deal with the Bullet Club.
Signing it, would bring the FXT Universal Championship to the most powerful team in Professional Fantasy Sports.
Don't you want to be apart of a Superteam, Kenn?
You created this.
Now you can finish it.
Sign the deal.
[Kenn Balor]
I don't mean to be difficult, JJ.
But I am going to have to decline your invitation.
I am in the WCC to establish myself as a singles Fantasy Manager.
To make a name for myself.
I need to validate myself in this League.
I cannot do tat with ta Bullet Club interfering in my matches.
[Karl Anderson]
Kenn, Kenn, Kenn.
I can't believe my ears, right now.
Do you hear yourself?
You need to validate yourself?
For what?
For who?
To please these brainless fans in Orlando?
*Crowd Boos*
[Karl Anderson]
You used to say that the Bullet Club does whatever they want, whenever they want.
And that we wouldn't stop for no one.
That we wouldn't bend our backs over to please Corporate.
But right now, I don't even recognize you, Kenn.
You're a kiss ass.
A sellout.
What you're looking at, across from you in this ring..
Is the most dominant faction in the modern era.
We are the future of Fantasy Sports.
And you want to go against us?
Kenn, this is the Bullet Club and you know what we're capable of.
[Kenn Balor]
Karl, I'm not here to fight you guys.
I'm not here to kiss anyone's ass.
I'm here for one ting and one ting only.
To be FXT Universal Champion and to hold onto it for as long as I can.
So JJ, if you want ta Bullet Club to have the FXT Universal Championship.
You can come get it yourself.
Because I won't sign the contract to join ta Bullet Club.
But I will sign a contract for this Sunday's Championship match at New Beginning..
against you.
JJ STYLES!
*Crowd Cheers*
[JJ Styles]
I don't want to fight you, Kenn.
But you're forcing my hand.
If you won't bring the FXT Championship to us..
Then I have no choice but to take it from you!
But under one condition...
No holds barred.
Anything goes!
You and me.
For the FXT Universal Championship!
[Kenn Balor]
*Without any hesitation*
You're on!
May ta best Fantasy Manager win.
Kenn Balor signs the contract to face JJ Styles for the FXT Universal Championship.
[JJ Styles]
YOU JUST MADE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE, KENN!
THAT TITLE IS COMING HOME WITH ME!
[Ranallo]
THERE YOU HAVE IT!
OUR MAIN EVENT FOR NEW BEGINNINGS IS SET!
JJ STYLES CHALLENGING THE FORMER LEADER OF THE BULLET CLUB, KENN BALOR!
THE FXT UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AND HAVE A GOOD NIGHT!
WE'LL SEE YOU SUNDAY AT NEW BEGINNINGS!
