[[ After the Glory introduction and pyro hits, we cut right to the ring. Inside the ring is Bryan Danielson and Ric Flair. Flair is pacing around the ring with a microphone, awaiting the fans to quiet down enough so he can begin speaking to them to kick off this edition of Glory. ]]

Ric Flair: SHAWN MICHAELS! YOU THINK YOU'VE OUTSMARTED THE WORLD'S CHAMPION! NO WAY! NOT SO FAST, PAL!

[[ The fans boo. A small "H-B-K" chant begins. ]]

Ric Flair: THIS MAN! WOO! HE IS THE ONLY UNDEFEATED MAN IN THIS COMPANY FOR A REASON! HE'S... THE BEST! HE'S.. THE MAN! WOOO!

[[ More boos. ]]

Ric Flair: On June 23, at The Final Showdown.. Shawn Michaels.. WOOOOO!!! It doesn't matter what stipulation you pick, pal! This man will beat you like he did two months ago! He'll make you look.. like.. a fool.. AGAIN!

[[ Danielson takes the microphone from Flair. ]]

Bryan Danielson: That's right. Michaels, you may think you have me outsmarted this time, but when it's all said and done, I will still be the LoC World Heavyweight Champion! It doesn't matter what you throw my way with your stipulation. Two out of three falls, submission, last man standing.. The stipulation is irrelevant. All that matters..

[[ He pauses and slaps the LoC World title on his shoulder. ]]

Bryan Danielson: I will never lose this title!

[[ "Sexy Boy" hits to a monstrous pop. Shawn Michaels comes walking down the ramp in his ring gear for his match later tonight against Lance Storm. He enters the ring and plays to the fans. A small "H-B-K!" chant starts as Michaels grabs a microphone of his own and stands right in front of Danielson. ]]

Bryan Danielson: So nice of you to interrupt our interview, Shawn.

Shawn Michaels: I have a low tolerance for stupidity.. So when I see something stupid going on for long amounts of time, I just have to make it stop!

[[ The fans pop. Danielson rubs his chin. ]]

Shawn Michaels: You and Ric have spent the last few minutes saying that it doesn't matter what stipulation I pick, that you'll still be the Champion.

Bryan Danielson: That's right.

Shawn Michaels: You and I, we've not really gotten along since I got here and signed one of your open contracts. You named the stipulation, which was fine by me. Special referee match, fine and dandy.. You outsmart me and bring in Bret Hart to screw me over.

[[ Danielson and Flair chuckle. ]]

Shawn Michaels: Then, last Sunday night at Pride.. During my match against Bret Hart, a match to settle a ten year rivalry.. What do you do? You run down, trying to return the favor to Bret, and you end up smacking him in the head with a chair. Then you hit me.. Then during your match.. You sneak up behind Kurt Angle with seconds left to go in the Iron Man Match, and you pin him to steal a victory.

[[ Danielson raises the belt in the air and Flair screams "STILL THE CHAMP!" ]]

Shawn Michaels: You're right, Ric.. He IS the champion. But not for long. Because at the end of June, in my hometown of San Antonio, Texas.. It's gonna' be the World title match of all World title matches.

[[ He pauses, trying to milk his announcement. ]]

Bryan Danielson: Give it your best shot. You'd better make it good.

Shawn Michaels: For the LoC World Heavyweight title at The Final Countdown.. "The Heartbreak Kid," "The Showstoppa'," "The Icon," "The Main Event" SHAWN MICHAELS going one on one with the LoC World Heavyweight Champion BRYAN DANIELSON.. IN A STEEL CAGE MATCH!

[[ HUGE crowd pop. This announcement immediately draws out Jim Cornette to the ramp. ]]

Bryan Danielson: CORNETTE! TELL HIM HE CAN'T PICK THAT STIPULATION! TELL HIM IT'S BANNED!

[[ "YOU'RE A PUSSY!" chant starts, directed at Danielson. ]]

James E. Cornette: He's got a point, Shawn. Now, as much as I'd love to see this rivalry between you two end in the steel cage at The Final Showdown on June 23.. It's not gonna' happen.

[[ Boos fill the arena. Danielson and Flair shake hands in an almost celebration. ]]

James E. Cornette: Originally, Ricky Steamboat wanted League O'Champions to be a company about athleticism and the focus bein' on wrestlin'. I totally agreed with it, and I believe that's why I got this job as Director of Authority. He didn't want cage matches, dog collar matches, hardcore matches, and all those matches that'd result in terrible injuries and blood baths.

[[ Cornette takes a few steps to his left. ]]

James E. Cornette: I lifted the ban to allow CM Punk get his revenge on Randy Orton for what he did to Punk. It ended up bein' the worst mistake I ever made. Randy Orton and CM Punk are both at home, resting their injuries they sustained during their match last Sunday at Pride. Randy Orton had the chain wrapped around his neck and was thrown over the top rope and nearly choked to death.

[[ Crowd pop for the almost death of Randy Orton. ]]

James E. Cornette: So from here on out, the ban's back on. Sorry, Shawn, there's nothin' I can do. It's direct orders of Ricky Steamboat. You'll have to pick another match stipulation. Unless..

[[ Danielson, Flair, and Michaels all look interested now. ]]

James E. Cornette: Unless you bring the situation to the Championship Committee. The only way Ricky Steamboat's decision can be overturned is if the Committee votes to allow a certain situation to happen.

Shawn Michaels: That's what I want.

Bryan Danielson: Yeah, Shawn, go beg to Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race to let you get your precious steel cage match! Get down on your hands and knees and beg Arn Anderson and Terry Funk! And when you get done begging, while you're still on your hands and knees... YOU CAN KISS MY ASS!

[[ MICHAELS CHARGES AT DANIELSON! Flair stops on Michaels as he tries taking some punches at the World champion. The numbers game takes advantage, as Michaels is getting beaten on. Finally, road agents and LoC officials come down and get things broken up. Tensions are high exiting May and heading into June! This matter is yet to be resolved! ]]

Match One: Single Match
Colt Cabana vs. Val Venis

Val Venis is straight off a heel turn, aligning with the New Hart Foundation. Colt Cabana is fresh off Pride, where he lost his Pure Wrestling title to Lance Storm. Both men are looking to get back the momentum they once had. Colt controls the match for the most part, with Venis comes back fighting, gaining control with a Blue Thunder Bomb, but only getting a two count. Venis tries to continue the advantage he had, but gets taken off guard when Colt gives him a Crucifix Bomb, one, two, three! Colt gets the roll-up victory!

Winner: Colt Cabana via Pinfall  (12:52)

[[ Inside the divas' dressing room, we see a line of divas new to League of Champions. MsChif, So Cal Val, and Traci Brooks, along with LoC veterans in Maria, Melina, and Gail Kim. Trish Stratus walks in front of them slowly with her hands behind her back. ]]

Trish Stratus: Ladies, SGW plans on crowning a Women's Champion tomorrow night at their pay-per-view.

[[ Looks of "Who cares?" overtakes most of the divas. ]]

Trish Stratus: What gives them the right to think that they can go ahead and make their own women's division and crown a "World" Champion?

[[ She scoffs. Still, no one's caring. ]]

Trish Stratus: Please, who do they have? Lacey?

[[ She rolls her eyes. ]]

Trish Stratus: Allison Danger? Who the hell is that?

[[ Pause. ]]

Trish Stratus: And they have some other chick who got a concussion and thinks she's Brock freaking Lesnar now! Give me a break!

Gail Kim: Trish, no offense, but what does this have to do with us?

[[ Trish spins around and marches to Gail, getting in her face. ]]

Trish Stratus: Everything.

[[ Trish is no more than an inch from Gail's face. She backs off. ]]

Trish Stratus: Eric Bischoff claims to have the greatest group of women's wrestlers on his SGW roster. He says any other women cannot compete with the ones he's got hired. Basically, he's saying.. We suck.

[[ This infuriates her. ]]

Trish Stratus: I'm a seven-time Women's Champion. I am the greatest women's wrestler since the Fabulous Moolah herself! I'm not going to stand by and let Eric Bischoff determine the state of women's wrestling. I'm not going to let him get away with saying his group of women are better than us! Look at us, we KNOW how to wrestle.. Except for you, Maria.

[[ Maria smiles. ]]

Trish Stratus: Gail Kim, you fought in a steel cage match! Traci Brooks, you've spent years working on indy shows around the world! MsChif, former NWA Women's Champion. Nattie Neidhart, you're from the prestigious Hart family! This sport is in your blood! Melina, you carried the torch after I left WWE. You're the last recognized Women's Champion.. Now, are we going to stand back and let someone like Mercedes Martinez claim to be the BEST women's wrestler in the entire WORLD?

[[ Everyone shakes their head 'no.' ]]

Trish Stratus: You're right.. We're not.

[[ Scene fades. What does Trish have up her sleeve? ]]

[[ Michael Cole is standing backstage with all the members of The New Hart Foundation. Teddy and Harry clutch their Tag belts they finally got back at Pride, and Lance Storm wears his Pure title around his waist. ]]

Michael Cole: Lance Storm, starting off, how does it feel to finally get the monkey off your back that was harassing you in Colt Cabana?

Lance Storm: Michael, it feels wonderful to finally prove that Colt Cabana and his antics have no place here in League of Champions. He spent the entire month after our match was signed goofing off, pulling pranks, and trying to embarrass me on a weekly basis.

[[ Storm slaps the Pure title around his waist. ]]

Lance Storm: And in the end, it cost him dearly.

[[ Some chuckles all around. ]]

Michael Cole: Now, Val Venis, you surprised the world by turning on America's Most Wanted last week on Glory, siding with The New Hart Foundation.. The question is, why?

Val Venis: Why? Why?

[[ Pause. ]]

Val Venis: It's like this, Cole. I am one of the best athletes on this roster. I have had a very successful career so far, and I refuse for it to be tarnished sitting back and losing every match. I am not a loser. I'm Canadian. It's in my blood to be successful in the sport of professional wrestling. Now I'm with my Canadian brothers who care about this sport as much as I do.

[[ Venis punches his open right palm with his closed left fist. ]]

Val Venis: Now we're unstoppable.

Michael Cole: Teddy, Harry, you two were also successful at Pride. How does it feel to finally get the Tag belts back in your possession?

Teddy Hart: Feels great. Me and Harry, we're the best damn team in this company! We ARE tag team wrestling! You feel me?! We ain't never losin' these titles!

[[ Colt Cabana walks into the scene with an extended hand in front of Lance Storm. ]]

Colt Cabana: The best man won at Pride.

Lance Storm: Let me guess, I shake your hand, you shock me with a buzzer.

Colt Cabana: Nope. I'm done being the joking Colt. I realized I have to be serious to be successful in LoC. You opened my eyes, Lance.

[[ Storm reluctantly shakes hands. ]]

Colt Cabana: Now it's time to discuss a rematch.

Lance Storm: Sorry. I'm going to move on to a new batch of challengers in the upcoming months, Colt. You missed your chance to do something great with this title, now it's my turn.

Colt Cabana: Fine. But, as a sign of truce, extending the olive branch if you will.. Let me take you out to coffee or something after the show. Ya' know, you, me, some coffee, maybe hit some strip clubs.

[[ Storm stares at him with no expression. ]]

Colt Cabana: Coffee it is then.

Lance Storm: It could be pleasant. See you after the show.

Colt Cabana: Alright, awesome.

[[ Colt slaps Storm on the back and walks off. As the segment ends, the camera pans around, showing a piece of notebook paper tapped on the back of Lance Storm's shirt reading "KICK ME!" We fade. ]]

Match Two: LoC Tag Team Titles
The New Hart Foundation  vs.  Jerry Lynn and Carlito

Jerry Lynn is making his LoC debut, Carlito is wrestling in his first tag team match. The Champions dominate throughout the match, showing why they're the best team in League of Champions. Carlito is isolated early, not being able to get to his corner and tag in Jerry Lynn for help. Harry and Teddy exchange quick tags, not letting themselves get tired. Jerry Lynn is finally tagged in, and he comes in a house of fire! Cradle Piledriver to Harry Smith! Jerry Lynn turns right around into a Flipping Tiger Suplex! One, two, three! The champs retain!

Winner: The New Hart Foundation via Pinfall  (14:34)
STILL LoC Tag Team Champions

[[ After the match, we see Jim Cornette in his office, doing paperwork. A small monitor to the side shows the show so he can watch. A knock on the door is heard, but before it can be answered, Vince Russo and Jay Lethal come walking in. Cornette doesn't look happy at all at this site in front of him. ]]

James E. Cornette: I'm busy.

Vince Russo: You haven't even heard what we wanted yet!

James E. Cornette: No, because I probably already know. No, you ain't bringin' in no one else and givin' them a terrible gimmick and then firin' 'em.

[[ Camera pans to Shark Boy, in the corner of the room, pouring two beers on the mouth of his mask, ala Steve Austin. He stops, looks at everyone as he drops the cans. ]]

Shark Boy: WHAT!?

James E. Cornette: How the hell did he get in here!?

Jay Lethal: SNEAKY, YEAH! NO FEET, CAN'T HEAR HIM WALKIN'!

Vince Russo: Anyway, Cornette, it's like this.

James E. Cornette: Mr. Cornette.

Vince Russo: Whateva'.. Look, my boy Jay Lethal here wants a shot at that ELITE title held by that pussy, CM Punk next week!

[[ Lethal spins around the room, pointing to the ceiling. ]]

James E. Cornette: Ya' mean against that same 'pussy' who nearly choked your pal Randy Orton to death last Sunday to win the ELITE title?

Vince Russo: Yeah, him. How many fuckin' CM Punk's is there?

James E. Cornette: As much as I hate you, Russo, I respect the hell out of Jay Lethal. He's the future of this sport. So, here's the deal. Next week on Glory, if CM Punk is able to compete, he will make his first title defense against Jay Lethal.. And you're banned from ringside!

Jay Lethal: OHHHH YEAHHH!

[[ Russo slaps his head, not getting everything he wanted. ]]

Jay Lethal: I GOTTA' GO TELL ELIZABETH!

[[ Lethal storms out of the room, leaving Russo and Cornette there. ]]

Vince Russo: Who 'da hell's Elizabeth? Ain't she dead?

James E. Cornette: Get the hell out of my office!

[[ Russo walks off, wondering who Elizabeth is. Fade. ]]

Match Three: Singles Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Lance Storm

This was an excellent match between two men in the company who are on the up and up currently. Lance Storm takes him time locking up with Michaels, knowing how good he is. The two finally get it on and the action doesn't stop from there on. It's a back and forth battle of technical wrestling. Storm slows the pace down, applying an ambar, but Michaels kips out of it, running clothesline! Another kip up! Body slam! Elbow drop from the top rope! Wait a second, CATTLE MUTILATION? Lance Storm taps! Shawn Michaels finishes off Lance Storm with Bryan Danielson's own move!

Winner: Shawn Michaels via Submission (18:03)

[[ Backstage, we see Edge and Christian standing by with Tyson Tomko and Trish Stratus. They're in their ring gear, getting ready to go to the ring for their tag match coming up next. ]]

Edge: Sunday night was a travesty.. A screwjob! I SHOULD BE THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER! I SHOULD BE FIGHTING BRYAN DANIELSON TONIGHT!

Christian Cage: Yeah! Me too!

[[ Christian raises his fist in the air. ]]

Edge: John Cena is the last person in the world who should be fighting for the LoC World title, MY World title! Him winning was nothing short of a sign of the apocalypse!

[[ Edge snarls into the camera as he pauses. ]]

Edge: AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels, you two tried your best of standing in mine and Christian's way of becoming the number one contender to the LoC World title.

Christian Cage: But tonight, we're gonna' wipe you two off the face of the earth! You two have done nothing since day one but be a thorn in me and Edge's sides!

Edge: Everyone always blows your horn about being a great tag team. How you two.. Revolutionized the tag team division in this sport a couple years ago.. But what these people are forgetting..

[[ Edge points to himself, then to Christian. ]]

Edge: We did it first!

Christian Cage: We're the greatest tag team in the world today! And tonight, you two are gonna' find out the hard way how true it is. And when you do, it's gonna' be a CLASSIC!

[[ Fade. ]]

Match Four: Tag Team Match
Edge and Christian Cage vs. AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels

In another awesome match that stole the show, Edge and Christian were out for revenge on AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels for costing them their shot at the LoC World title, when they eliminated Edge and Christian respectively in the 20-man rumble at Pride. Edge goes on the attack right off the bat on Christopher Daniels, punching him repeatedly until the ref finally breaks it up. Edge and Christian are doing every underhanded tactic they can think of to punish Styles and Daniels. Finally, though, the comeback is mounted and all four men are knocked to the outside. The battle continues there, with Styles giving Edge a Styles Clash on the floor. Daniels tosses Christian Cage back inside. BEST.. MOONSAULT.. EVER! Edge breaks up the pin! Tomko runs down to the ring and gets on the apron, distracting the referee, Edge gets two chairs, hands one to Christian.. CON-CHAIR-TO ON DANIELS! Styles dropkicks Edge out of the ring! Forearm smash to Tomko, knocking him off the apron! Christian rolls Styles up! Feet on the ropes! One, two, three! Christian has stolen a victory for him and Edge against Styles and Daniels!

Winner: Edge and Christian via Pinfall (21:38)

[[ Maria is backstage with Kurt Angle, who's head is covered by the hood of his red, white, and blue hooded jacket. Maria is happy go lucky as usual as she turns to Kurt to speak. ]]

Maria: My guest at this time, Kurt Angle!

[[ She chuckles. ]]

Maria: Kurt, Sunday night, you got beat by Bryan Danielson in the iron man match. How does that make you feel?

Kurt Angle: It makes me pretty pissed off, Maria.

Maria: Oh.

Kurt Angle: I ran my mouth all month after winning the contender's match. I looked Bryan Danielson in the eyes and told him he wasn't better than I was. And when it came time for me to back it up, to win the LoC World title, I didn't get the job done. I got outsmarted by Danielson at Chi-Town Rumble for him to win the title, then this month he rolls me up before time expires..

[[ Angle shakes his head. ]]

Kurt Angle: Maybe I'm just putting too much pressure on myself.

[[ Maria looks on, sad. ]]

Kurt Angle: Whatever it may be, Maria.. Kurt Angle WILL be back in the title picture sooner than later. I WILL be the LoC World Heavyweight Champion, even if it's the last thing I do!

[[ Pause. ]]

Kurt Angle: It's true. It's damn true.

[[ We go to the ring. ]]

Match Five: LoC World Title
Glory Main Event
Bryan Danielson vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Hero

Jeremy Borash: It is now time for the Glory main event. It is a triple threat match, scheduled for one fall, and it is for the LoC World Heavyweight Championship!

[[ Crowd pop. ]]

Jeremy Borash: Introducing first, from Cameron, North Carolina, weighing in this morning at two-hundred twenty-five pounds.. He is a former LoC World Tag Team Champion, JEFF HARDY!

[[ Pop for Jeff Hardy as he salutes the fans. ]]

Jeremy Borash: Next up, from Dayton, Ohio.. He weighs in at two-hundred forty pounds.. He is CHRIS HERO!

[[ "FUCK YOU, HERO!" chants break out. ]]

Jeremy Borash: And introducing last, he is the LoC World Heavyweight Champion.. He hails from Aberdeen, Washington, weighing in at one-hundred ninety pounds.. He is undefeated, he is the "American Dragon" BRYAN DANIELSON!

This was a crazy, back and forth, action everywhere match-up to main event the last Glory in May. Danielson kind of sat back and let Hero and Jeff Hardy beat one another down so he'd be able to save his energy. He break-up submission and pin attempts, but other than that, he sat back against the turnbuckle, arms crossed. Jeff Hardy takes the advantage on Hero, hitting a jawbreaker and then a leg drop for a near fall. Danielson grabs Jeff Hardy and gives him a vicious European Uppercut! Danielson and Hero go at it now, and Danielson just unleashes all over Hero. Hero does manage to stop Danielson's onslaught with a Test Drive for a two count broken up by Hardy. TWIST OF FATE! SWANTON ON HERO! One, two, Flair drags Hardy out of the ring. Roaring elbow on Hero knocks him out cold. Hardy runs back in the ring after fighting Flair off, Danielson ducks a clothesline. Danielson takes Hardy down to the ground, Cattle Mutilation! Danielson spins out of it on his own, and starts smashing stiff elbows to the temple of Jeff Hardy! Finally, the referee calls for the bell, as Jeff Hardy is unconscious.

Winner: Bryan Danielson via Referee Stoppage (19:45)
STILL LoC World Heavyweight Champion

[[ After the match, Danielson shakes Jeff Hardy's unconscious hand and raises the belt in the air as Flair applauds beside him. The fans are booing the World Champion, but those boos grow even louder as the jumbo-tron comes to life, displaying John Cena wearing a camouflage hat and a black t-shirt. ]]

John Cena: 'Sup champ? JOHN CENA IN THE HOUSE HERE ON GLORY!!!

[[ HUGE boos. Danielson puts his hands on his hips as Flair holds his World title. ]]

John Cena: Wasn't expectin' to see me, was ya'? I had a little extra time before I headed to Japan, thought I'd drop you a little message, Danielson. Let you get reminded I'm comin' for ya', son! If you make it past Shawn Michaels at the end o' this month, your ass better be ready for the beatin' of a lifetime in August!

[[ Cena pauses. Danielson's rolling his eyes, unimpressed. ]]

John Cena: You went to Japan for one week and defended your title. Ah'm a go over there and go Godzilla on all they asses for an entire month! And when I come back, I WILL be the LoC World Heavyweight Champion.

[[ Cena gives a smirk. ]]

John Cena: See ya' in July, Champ.

[[ The tron goes back to black as Danielson shrugs it off. He grabs the belt back from Flair, the "Final Countdown" hits again, and he climbs to the top rope, holds the belt high, and proclaims.. "BEST.. WRESTLER.. IN THE WORLD!" The fans boo, but some applaud, giving the champion respect. The show ends with a visual of Danielson on the top rope, flipping the fans off. ]]

Fade out.