Match One: Special Challenge Match
Lance Storm vs. Matt Classic

Lance Storm was taken off guard by Matt Classic's unique way of carrying himself in the ring. Storm starts stomping on him as Classic does some Hindu pushups, but Classic no sells. He picks Storm up on his shoulders, AIRPLANE SPIN! ATOMIC DROP! Storm gets back up and tries giving Classic some punches, Classic shakes his finger, ala Hulk Hogan. PUNCH, PUNCH, PUNCH, CLOTHESLINE! Matt Classic is a house on fire! STOMACH CLAW! THE DREADED STOMACH CLAW IS APPLIED! Storm gets to the ropes, breaking the hold, and he exits the ring. Storm walks to the back, getting counted out.

Winner: Matt Classic via Countout  (22:26)

[[ We see Shawn Michaels in his locker room, lacing his boots up for his match tonight against Ric Flair. Michaels finishes his boots and puts on his t-shirt. He doesn't so much as get it on as the door of his locker room's knocked open, entering Ric Flair. Flair wastes no time getting right in Michaels' face, either. ]]

Shawn Michaels: What do you want, Flair?

Ric Flair: WHAT DO I WANT? ME?! ME?! MORE LIKE, WHAT DO YOU WANT, YOU SELFISH SON OF A BITCH?! WHY ARE YOU STICKIN' YOUR NOSE IN BUSINESS THAT DOESN'T.. BELONG.. TO YOU!?

[[ Flair's face is already immediately red. ]]

Shawn Michaels: I have no idea what you're talking about.

Ric Flair: Don't play dumb with me, jackass!

[[ Michaels clinches his fists. ]]

Ric Flair: You know exactly what you're doing, barging in this company, stealing one of those open contracts to get yourself a title shot against the best wrestler in the world, Bryan Danielson! You know what you're doing, Michaels!

Shawn Michaels: Whoa, whoa, whoa, Flair.. You'd best hold your horses. I saw what Bryan did to you on week one. That's why I'm here right now. See, all those years ago when I trained him into what he is today, I didn't teach him to do people like he did you. I didn't teach him to throw elbows into the skull of a legend until he almost choked on his own blood while he was passed out. I taught him to respect those who laid the path before him, to wrestle with respect and honor.

[[ Flair listens in closely. ]]

Shawn Michaels: And now it appears that you've staked your claim in leading him into the future. Ric, I've seen you turn the greatest of wrestlers into the worst of men. Triple H, Dave Batista, Randy Orton, Benoit and the Four Horsemen.. And right now, I'm going to look you in the eyes and tell you.. You're not gonna' do it again. You're not going to turn my former protégé into another pathetic human being.

Ric Flair: PATHETIC? PATHETIC? Michaels, Triple H-TEN TIMES THE WORLD CHAMPION! Batista-WORLD CHAMPION! Orton, Benoit, all of 'em! Everything I touch turns to gold, Michaels! It ain't about how good of a person you are in this business, you know that better than anyone. It's about who you know and how well you fight in that ring! You of all people have no room to be talkin', tellin' me about being a pathetic person!

[[ Flair is getting fired up. ]]

Ric Flair: Remember what you did to Bret Hart? Huh? You're nothing but a hypocrite, Shawn Michaels! I sacrificed my well-being in week one to let Danielson beat me into a bloody pulp in order to impress the committee enough to put Danielson in the title match without any other matches! I called up Terry Funk, Arn Anderson, Dusty Rhodes.. I told those Committee members that this Danielson kid was the real deal. Michaels, I'm doing whatever it takes to make Bryan Danielson into a legitimate legend in this business just like I made Triple H!

[[ He doesn't skip a beat. ]]

Ric Flair: I'm gonna' make sure Danielson stays on top where he belongs! You're just a clinger-on, Michaels! You didn't give him a second thought until you were watching on television last week, seein' him hold that LoC title in his hands. You don't want anyone to have any of the glory but YOU!

[[ Brief pause. ]]

Ric Flair: And on April 28, Bryan Danielson's gonna' step into the ring with you, Michaels.. And he's gonna' beat you. He's gonna' bloody you. He's gonna' show you that he DOESN'T NEED YOU, PAL! WOOOO! But before that! Tonight, THE NATURE BOY'S GONNA' LEAVE DANIELSON NOTHIN' BUT SKIN AND BONES! WOOO!

Shawn Michaels: We'll see about that, Flair. But you got to remember one thing that the "old" HBK and the "new" HBK both agree on. Shawn Michaels.. Lays down.. For ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!

[[ They both stare intensely at one another. ]]

Shawn Michaels: Nobody. Not Bryan Danielson.. Not even Ric Flair.

[[ Michaels smirks. ]]

Shawn Michaels: And when I get done with you in the ring tonight, Flair.. Send the message to Bryan, when he gets back from Japan, that he's next... Now, if you don't mind leavin', I got a match to get ready for. Good luck out there tonight, Ric.

[[ Michaels extends his hand for a handshake. Flair just stares at it and walks off. Fade. ]]

Match Two: Elite Title Tournament
Steve Corino vs. Christopher Daniels

Corino starts the match off by hammering away on Daniels. Corino's the one man in this tournament with something to prove, especially to Jim Cornette, who thought he had no chance of winning this match anyway. Corino starts ramming knees in the back of Daniels' head repeatedly. Corino lets up and raises his hands in the air, almost like he's already won. He yells out, "OLD SCHOOL EXPULSION!" Daniels blocks it, kick to the gut, LAST RITES! Picks Corino up, ANGEL'S WINGS! One, two, three! Daniels moves on to the next round! Corino slams the mat in anger, frustrated.

Winner: Christopher Daniels via Pinfall (29:41)

[[ The scene fades up and we're in the catering area of the backstage. We see two of the tables scooted together, providing enough room for all the members of SEX to be seated. The only one missing is Vince Russo, which is odd, but no one there seems to be fretting him not being around. ]]

Trish Stratus: So Lethal, what caused you to start this whole Macho Man gimmick?

Jay Lethal: Let's just say, never do an impression in front of Russo, because then you're career is over.

Edge: I'm sure lots of people have done impressions in front of him.

Jay Lethal: Ask Ed Ferrara what happened last time he did an impression.. Thanks to that, the whole world was served a steamy bowl of Oklahoma.

[[ Lethal removes his cowboy hat and sunglasses and lays them on the table in front of him. ]]

Jay Lethal: Now I have to talk just like Savage whenever I'm around him. I also gotta' wear a weight belt.

Christian Cage: Ya' know, you could take that off and beat people with it and NEVER get disqualified for it.. Never in the history of wrestling has anyone ever gotten DQ'ed for using it.

Randy Orton: It's science.

Christian Cage: Absolutely.

Jay Lethal: I got to wear the belt, the hat, and the glasses 24/7. Russo asked what would happen if I was "seen in front of the store, drinking a 'forty,' and I wasn't in character?" And I told him no one would think anything about it.. He said I was wrong, and if I wasn't in my ring gear, they'd think I stole the forty and was fixing to rob the place.

Edge: Damn good point.

Jay Lethal: Part of me's glad I lost my match last week. If I won, then went on to win the Elite title, there'd been no way to wear two belts at once.

[[ Just then Russo comes into the picture carrying a cooler. Elix Skipper's standing beside him, looking confused. ]]

Vince Russo: Guys, meet da' newest memba' of SEX.

Randy Orton: Elix Skipper?

Elix Skipper: SAY IT! SAY MAH NAME!

Vince Russo: Put some glasses on, Orton. This here's fuckin' Shelton Benjamin, bay-bee! AIN'T NO STOPPIN' HIM NOW!

[[ Skipper turns to Russo. ]]

Elix Skipper: I'm not Shelton Benjamin.

Vince Russo: Don't play games with me, Shelton.

Elix Skipper: I'm Elix Skipper.. PRIMETIME, BABY! You and I worked togetha' in Dubya C Dubya!

Vince Russo: Whateva', just go sit down. I got somethin' big!

[[ Russo sits the cooler down on the table and opens it, pulling out a huge snake. ]]

Vince Russo: Lethal, since you evidently was channelin' ya' inner-Macho who loses last week, it's time for a new direction in ya' extreme makeover. This week, we flashback to 1991 for this era of Macho.

Jay Lethal: I'm not gettin' married am I?

Vince Russo: No.

[[ He pauses, very disappointed. ]]

Vince Russo: Evidently there's some sort of rule about diggin' up graves. So no Elizabeth. Sorry, I tried. Anyway, I got somethin' better. Remember when Jake Roberts had that cobra bite Macho's arm?

Jay Lethal: Yes.

Vince Russo: Gimme ya' fuckin' arm, kid. Let's repeat history.

Jay Lethal: That's a python. They choke people, not bite people.

Vince Russo: You know how expensive a cobra is to get the venom taken out of? Alright then, zip it.

[[ Russo carries the snake over to  Lethal. ]]

Vince Russo: Now, if you guys are gonna' whip some ass at Canadian Collision with this challenge to Cena and his boys, you gotta' start by lettin' this snake bite you.

Edge: What challenge?

Vince Russo: The one I just issued. Us against Cena, Angle, Styles, and Daniels. Four on four.

Christian Cage: Who's the fourth man going to be? Elix?

[[ Everyone laughs. ]]

Trish Stratus: Or we could recruit Venis.. He's a winner.

[[ Everyone stares at Orton. He slams his water down on the table and storms off. ]]

Tyson Tomko: ..Me.

Vince Russo: Oh, thank God, I thought he was a mute!

[[ Russo's rubbing the snake against Lethal's arm, trying to make it bite, but to no prevail. ]]

Jay Lethal: I don't see how making a snake bite me helps my Macho Man makeover. Shouldn't I be rapping or hating Hulk Hogan instead?

Christian Cage: Also got to be questioning everyone's motives. Say for instance, someone walks in the room right now and says "you suck." Well, you gotta' reply back "WHO SUCKS, DIG IT?!" And dwell on it for like.. hours. You know it's not you who sucks, but you just think about it for days.

[[ Everyone agrees. ]]

Christian Cage: Like, you can't even sleep that night because you're thinking about it and stuff.

Edge: I think we're all missing the point right now. Russo's just issued a challenge for us to face Cena and company in a match, and all anyone wants to talk about is Jay Lethal mimicking Randy Savage!

Trish Stratus: It is a funny gimmick.

Vince Russo: Sherri Martel.

[[ He snaps his fingers. ]]

Vince Russo: I'm callin' in Sherri Martel next week for Lethal!

Jay Lethal: ...

Vince Russo: She'll make ya' into an honest man, Jay.

[[ Lethal shakes his head in total disbelief. Fade. ]]

[[ Earlier today. ]]

[[ We open up inside the parking lot. We see the Dudley Boyz arriving to the arena with their gear bags, just leaving their rental car. Melina pops up out of no where, stopping them in their tracks. ]]

Bubba Ray Dudley: D-Von, we punch this bitch in the mouth now or later?

Melina: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up, boys.. I come in peace.

D-Von Dudley: That so?

Melina: Oh yes, I'm being truthful for once. Now, I'm saddened you two and my guys couldn't get along and got off on the wrong foot the past few weeks. It really breaks Melina's heart!

[[ Bubba rolls his eyes. ]]

Melina: But you two taking a misunderstanding and turning it into an all out assault on MnM, that doesn't sit well with Joey and Johnny! Who in the HELL do you two think you are you assault the best tag team in this company, and treat them like they're garbage?!

D-Von Dudley: I think yo' boys made that decision on their own. 'Cause evidently, they forgot who da' hell.. WE ARE.

Melina: Oh no.. They've not forgotten. It's hard to forget a team like yourselves. Especially when you do the same routine every day for ten plus years in a row. That's why MnM wants to put an end to you both come April 28!

Bubba Ray Dudley: So, you're telling us that your pussy boys think that they have what it takes to end the Dudley Boyz?

Melina: Absolutely!

[[ She doesn't back down from them. ]]

Melina: I'm here right now to extend to you a challenge from Mercury and Nitro for Canadian Collision. A Texas Tornado match, falls count anywhere, no rules! So this way, they can use everything but the kitchen sink to wipe you two jerks off the face of the Earth!

D-Von Dudley: Go 'head and tell 'em we said.. Challenge.. ACCEPTED!

Melina: Oh, don't tell me, D-Von.. Tell them yourself!

[[ MnM ATTACKS FROM BEHIND! The four men exchange blows back and forth in a big parking lot brawl! The fight for a minute or so until road agents and other LoC officials can hit the scene and do their best to break the melee up. Finally, both teams are pulled apart from one another, but the tension's still there. This feud won't be done until April 28 in Calgary! ]]

Match Three: LoC Tag Team Title Match
The Hardy Boyz vs. Mystery Team

The Hardyz are in the ring, waiting on their mystery opponent. Out comes the James Gang from the crowd! They must be the mystery opponents, making their debut in LoC from SGW! They start pounding away on Jeff Hardy after Matt's sent to the outside. SPIKE PILEDRIVER ON JEFF! One, two, Matt Hardy off the top with a leg drop onto BG James, breaking the pin! Before we know it, another team's entered the mix, Teddy Hart and Harry Smith! The ref throws the match out, the James Gang doesn't really mind as they have other things on their mind.

Winner: The Hardy Boyz via DQ (28:12)

[[ As The New Hart Foundation and the Hardyz battle off to the back, BG James grabs a microphone from Jeremy Borash. Kip James walks around the ring, collecting his barrens. The fans aren't sure how to react to the James Gang being in the house. The fans quiet down as BG starts speaking. ]]

BG James: THE JAMES GANG IN THE HOUSE!

[[ Pop. ]]

BG James: DAMN RIGHT! Solid Gold Wrestling is the company we used to work for.

[[ Boos. ]]

BG James: Solid Gold Wrestling was the company that stuck us with Sean Waltman and tried catching lightin' in a bottle ten years later. They're the company that forced us to continue being known as the James Gang, and made us be something besides what we are. What you see before you is not the happy-go-lucky guys you're used to seeing.. What you see before you are two disgruntled, pissed, SONS OF BITCHES!

[[ BG walks around the ring and Kip nods his head, agreeing. ]]

BG James: The time for fun and games are done. I'm sick and tired of standing back and watching the legacy us two have put together as a tag team be flushed down the toilet on a weekly basis. It's time that everyone put their dicks back in their pants and realize De-Generation X is DEAD! But there's only one thing DX produced that is still alive to this day.

[[ Pause. ]]

BG James: Us being the best damn tag team in the world.

[[ Kip takes the mic. ]]

Kip James: I want one thing to be made perfectly clear. I mean so clear, it's crystal clear.. You are lookin' at the single-two greatest tag team wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling. All other teams in this company, well, they can bend down.. AND KISS MY ASS!

[[ He chuckles. ]]

Kip James: There ain't no man holdin' lawsuits over our heads, tellin' us what we can and cannot do. There's not a sixty year old man with a twenty dollar tan and enough steroids in his system to bulk up an entire football team tellin' us we gotta' change our names.. The only thing that's standing in the way of The James Gang.. Is the James Gang.

[[ He smirks. ]]

Kip James: No more will promoters tell us where we go on the card and how far we can advance. The only people in charge of that.. Is US! So if you got a problem with that.. Well, as that old saying goes.. I GOT FIVE WORDS FOR YA'...

[[ He holds up two fingers. ]]

Kip James: WE'RE THE JAMES GANG..

[[ Pause. ]]

Kip James: ..Bitch.

[[ Kip slams the microphone down, making a popping noise. The fans don't know what to make of this new and improved James Gang. We go to commercials. ]]

Match Four: ELITE Title Tournament
CM Punk vs. Shane Douglas

This match really wasn't close from the start. CM Punk made Shane Douglas look like a complete idiot in the match. Douglas couldn't do anything against the fired-up Punk. Randy Orton comes running down with a chair. He gets into the ring and swings at Punk, he ducks, the chair hits Douglas! Punk gives Orton and STO! Punk locks on the Anaconda Vice on Douglas, Punk wins despite Orton's attempt of cheating! Orton continues his assault on Punk after the match until he could be separated.

Winner: CM Punk via Submission (14:34)

[[ We come back from a commercial break as in the ring is Jim Cornette. The fans are booing and giving him plenty of praise for everything he's given them the last month and a half here in League of Champions. He's got a microphone in his hand and he looks like he has a whole lot to say, but then again, when does he never have something to say? ]]

James E. Cornette: I hope everyone's enjoyin' Glory here tonight in Des Moines!

[[ Crowd pop. ]]

James E. Cornette: We've had a great show tonight, and it's just another one of the great string of shows LoC's put together as of late. We've hit our groove, people's found their places in the company, and it's nothin' but smooth sailin' from here on out.

[[ He paces around the ring, making one lap. ]]

James E. Cornette: Now, I know you people wanna' see some wrestlin', and I do too, but first, I got to make a few announcements about next week and beyond. Next week, instead of semi-final action in the ELITE title tournament, we're cuttin' a week out of the process. That's right, next week, we're gonna' have ourselves a fatal fourway match consistin' of CM Punk, Randy Orton, Petey Williams, and Christopher Daniels to determine the first-ever ELITE Champion!

[[ The fans pop for that announcement. ]]

James E. Cornette: Also next week on Glory, as apart of the talent exchange between LoC and JAPW which sent our champion Bryan Danielson over to Japan.. Which he's probably in the ring right now defendin' the belt.. Shuji Kondo and "brother" YASSHI will be here on Glory next week, fightin' against any member of LoC who wants to step up and face 'em!

[[ The fans have mixed reactions on the incoming Japanese star. ]]

James E. Cornette: Special appearances like this is what makes professional wrestling what it is today! Us at LoC are really excited about the debut next week of such a star, and look forward to more appearances in the future between us and JAPW.

[[ His demeanor turns to a more serious one. ]]

James E. Cornette: Now, important business here at home. To address the rumors of Shawn Michaels' open contract, yes, it is legitimate, and yes he WILL be facing Bryan Danielson on April 28 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! And yes, Bryan Danielson does get to name the stipulation for the match as part of the open contracts. He'll be back here next week, hopefully to name the stipulation!

[[ "FUCK YOU, DRAGON!" chants start up. ]]

James E. Cornette: Another matter I want to address is the Sports Entertainment Xtreme versus John Cena and company heat we got goin' on right now. Punk and Orton hate one another, SEX hates Cena, Angle, Styles, and Daniels.. Challenges have been dealt left and right. It's just turnin' into one big mess. So here's the solution..

[[ Pause. ]]

James E. Cornette: Russo issued a challenge of a four-on-four match. I'm going to give the chance for Cena, Angle, Styles, and Daniels to accept. If they do, then it's official, April 28 in Calgary, we're gonna' see a four-on-four warfare between Christian Cage, Edge, Tyson Tomko, and Jay Lethal takin' on John Cena, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, and Christopher Daniels!

[[ The fans definitely like the way that sounds. ]]

James E. Cornette: And I ain't done yet! In addition to that match, we're also gonna' see CM Punk takin' on Randy Orton! Now, these two matches could mean that there's not going to be an ELITE title defense on Canadian Collision. And if there's not, then go ahead and mark it down, that if there's not.. The new ELITE champion WILL defend his title against Val Venis, who earned his shot by his amazing two wins in a row over Randy Orton!

[[ The fans are buzzing with anticipation for next week's Glory. Cornette looks pleased with his announcements and the reactions they're getting. ]]

James E. Cornette: That's all the announcements I have for right now. I'm not gonna' keep talkin' any longer and keep you people from seein' Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels! Thank you.

[[ Cornette hands the mic over and leaves the ring to a great reaction. We go to the backstage area immediately. ]]

[[ The fans are gearing up for the main event, but before we head back to the ring, we flash to the interview area. Maria's standing by with Christopher Daniels, AJ Styles, John Cena, and Kurt Angle. These four tower over Maria, and they do not look happy whatsoever.  ]]

Maria: Hi everybody! Maria here! And right now-

Kurt Angle: That'll be good enough, Maria.

[[ She pouts. ]]

Kurt Angle: No offense, but there's some business we have to take care of right now, us four.

[[ The camera pans out to get a better view of the four men. Maria's left the picture after Angle cut her off. ]]

Kurt Angle: Sports Entertainment Xtreme. We got ourselves a problem. Seems as though from day one, you Edge and Christian, you two's been running around thinking you own this place. Now you add Vince Russo and Jay Lethal into the mix, and it's blown things out of proportion ten times over. You're jumping us after matches, running your mouths in little segments backstage..

[[ He pauses, you can feel Angle's intensity oozing out of him. ]]

Kurt Angle: And now you've made the ultimate mistake. You challenged us four to a match at Glory on April 28th in Canada.

AJ Styles: Big mistake, boys.

[[ The camera switches to Styles. ]]

AJ Styles: Last week, you cost me a shot at the Elite title when I faced Randy Orton. Now, I have no problem with losing when someone who's better than I was on that night beats me... But when I lose thanks to a cheater, well, I got a big problem with that.

John Cena: Ever since I made mention that I was comin' to this company, you boys have been the thorns in my side. Two straight weeks, Edge, we did battle, dawg! Two straight weeks, you needed interferences and cheatin' tactics to beat me.. But last week, I got da' better of you.

[[ Pause. ]]

John Cena: Then afterwards, you wanna' jump me? Beat me down with no way a'defendin' myself.. If it wasn't for these three, I'd be in a worlda' hurt right now. I realized that, even though these fans don't care for me.. These three do. So, you wanna' jump me wit'yo' crew.. Fine.

[[ Cena puts his arms around the necks of Daniels and Styles. ]]

John Cena: Lemme introduce you boys to MY CREW! MY PEOPLE! THE MEN WHO'S AGREED TO STAND NY MY SIDE AND FIGHT TO THE END!

[[ Cena points to Kurt Angle. ]]

John Cena: Here's da' man who should be da' LoC Champion right now, KURT ANGLE!

[[ To Styles. ]]

John Cena: He's the man you boys screwed ova' last week, he's AJ STYLES!

[[ To Daniels. ]]

John Cena: And right here.. Here's da' man, Orton, who's gonna' wipe you out next week en route to winnin' da' Elite title! CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!

[[ Cena points to himself with both hands. ]]

John Cena: Me? I'm da' mad dog who's cage you've been rattlin' and slappin' on for two weeks too long! I'm that fire breathin' SON OF A BITCH, JOHN CENA!

Christopher Daniels: And together, Sports Entertainment Xtreme.. You don't have a chance. Not next week, Orton, not in two weeks at Canadian Collision. Never.

[[ Brief pause. ]]

Christopher Daniels: We only have one suggestion for you guys.. Say your prayers.

[[ Daniels and company stare sternly into the camera. SEX has definitely bitten off more than they can chew. ]]

Match Five: Shawn Michaels' LoC Debut
LoC Glory Main Event
Shawn Michaels vs.  Ric Flair

These two start trading blows before the bell even rings. The ring wasn't enough to handle these two personalities, as the battle raged on from the ring, to the outside, to the ramp, and even in the stands.  Michaels lays Flair down on the commentator's table and climbs the top turnbuckle on the ring. ELBOW DROP ONTO FLAIR! RIC FLAIR HAS TO BE DEAD! Flair tries his best fighting back, but he can't overcome the odds of the odds of the motivated Shawn Michaels. SWEET CHIN MUSIC! Michaels covers and gets the pinfall over Ric Flair! Michaels looks to the camera after the match and points, you can hear him say "Danielson, that was for you!"

Michaels continues posing and celebrating as the fans pop big time. Bryan Danielson WILL be back in the States next week on Glory, but what will he have to say about Shawn Michaels beating down his new mentor as we get closer and closer to Glory: Canadian Collision!

Fade out.

Winners: Shawn Michaels via Pinfall (22:48)