[[ Fade up. ]]

[[ Glory opens up as we see Bryan Danielson standing in the middle of the ring. The fans are getting all over him big time for what he did to Ric Flair last week. Danielson has a microphone. He goes to speak and he's hit with a cup of beer. He smiles and wipes the beer off his chest. ]]

Bryan Danielson: Thanks for that reception. It's glad to see that Indianapolis, Indiana respects the men who actually know how to wrestle.

[[ "FUCK YOU DRAGON! FUCK YOU DRAGON!" chant starts up. ]]

Bryan Danielson: I'm out here for one reason and one reason only. Ric Flair.

[[ "WOOOO!" spreads across the arena. ]]

Bryan Danielson: Yeah, that's right, that guy. Last week I made the statement that I was the best wrestler in the world. But ol' Ric decided he was going to disagree with that and prove me wrong. Now, don't get me wrong, I respect Ric Flair. His matches in the 80's are golden. They are what got me into this business. But times have changed, people.

[[ Pause. ]]

Bryan Danielson: Ric Flair's time in the spotlight is long gone and passed. It's time for the new breed of professional wrestling to take over. It's time for people like myself to save this business from people like him, who treat it as their own playground in order to keep their name alive. Thanks to them, people like me don't get the chance to shine!

[[ Danielson rubs his chin, collecting his thoughts. ]]

Bryan Danielson: When I say that I am the best wrestler in the world, I mean it! I mean every word I say! I don't speak to hear myself talk, I do it to send messages. I fully believe I am the best wrestler in the world, and I proved it once again last week against Ric Flair. Flair will NEVER be seen on LoC television again!

[[ A huge "FLAIR! FLAIR!" chant starts. ]]

Bryan Danielson: I have beaten the best in the world. Everyone on this roster has fallen to my feet, now I can add legends to my list. I am no legend killer like Randy Orton thrives to be. I am simply a wrestler killer. I am a man who defends what he stands for to the death. I am Bryan Danielson, the American Dragon.. I am THE BEST WRESTLER IN THE WORLD!

[[ Jim Cornette pops up on top of the ramp. ]]

James E. Cornette: Dragon, listen up to me right now, son. What you did last week to Ric Flair outta' have you sittin' in jail. That ain't what wrestlin's all about. Now, it's a known fact you're one of the best in the business right now, ain't no one tryin' to denounce that as bein' false. But there's a way to carry yourself around here, Danielson. You gotta' show respect for those who've laid the groundwork for you, like Ric Flair, like Ricky Steamboat.

[[ The fans pop at the mentioning of Flair and Steamboat. ]]

James E. Cornette: If you wanna' stay on this roster, you're gonna' have to follow my rules. Now, I ain't standin' for no more hospital visits by my roster members from you throwing those elbows. This is wrestlin', boy. This ain't UFC. You wanna' fight, go call up Chuck Liddell. I have some plans for ya', Dragon. Plans that'll make you prove your worth as a wrestler.

Bryan Danielson: What's that, Cornette? Huh? Who are you sending to their death this time?

James E. Cornette: Next week, you're facin' AJ Styles in the semi-finals of the Pure title tournament. I consider your win over Flair as your qualifying match.

[[ Styles/Danielson next week! Danielson chuckles. ]]

Bryan Danielson: Tell ol' AJ it's gonna' be deja vu all over again for him in seven days. Next week, I'm going to knock AJ Styles out, and Cornette.. I'm going to win your little Pure title. And then I'm going to throw it into the nearest lake I can find and then go for the Heavyweight title. It's obvious you're trying to hold me back from that title. But trust me.. You will not keep me from it forever.

James E. Cornette: You're right. I don't control who gets to hold the title belt, the competitors do when they are given the chance to fight for it by the Committee. But as long as I get to make the matches, you're not steppin' anywhere near the Heavyweight title until you learn how to wrestle like a wrestler, not a street fightin' thug! Now, get out of this ring, get out of this arena, and be in Cleveland next week for your match with AJ Styles.

[[ Danielson drops his mic and walks to the back. Cornette finishes up. ]]

James E. Cornette: Also next week, the Committee will hand me their three selections for the LoC Heavyweight Title match at Glory on March 31 in Chicago! But right now, it's time to get the action started in the ring, no more talkin'!

[[ Cornette leaves to go back though the curtain to a big pop. Next week on Glory's already looking to be a can't miss event! ]]

Match One: Tag Team Match
MnM vs. The Dudley Boyz

In a highly-competitive, back and forth match, the newly debuting team of Mercury and Nitro were dominated throughout the entire match by the experienced team of the Dudley Boyz. At one point very early in the match, Johnny Nitro looked to be done for after receiving a 3-D, but Melina became a tide changer, and continued to do so throughout the rest of the match. The ending comes as Melina distracts the referee as MnM hits a Snap Shot on D-Von Dudley on a chair, and pins him for the three.

Winner: MnM via Pinfall (8:20)

[[ The Dudley Boyz are noticeably pissed that they lost another match in consecutive weeks. We cut from the ring to the interview area, where we see Maria in a low-cut, red dress, microphone in hand, and a huge smile on her face. She's excited for this next interview, obviously. ]]

Maria: Hiya~! Maria here!

[[ She giggles. ]]

Maria: At this time right now, I'm here with Kurt Angle!

[[ Kurt Angle walks into view, in his ring tights. He looks extremely focused for his match against Edge later on tonight. ]]

Maria: Now Kurt, last week, you and the people in your match were silly and forgot the rules of the match and nobody won :(. But tonight, you're facing Edge, where there has to be a winner. Are you excited?

Kurt Angle: Excited? Absolutely, Maria. I get excited each and every time I go to that ring for a match. I love it. I love getting in that ring and knowing there's a strong chance that I'm going to hurt somebody, Maria.

Maria: Oh.

Kurt Angle: Tonight, I finish some business with Edge that should've been finished last week in the six-man tag. It's win or go home basically for every man in LoC. If you want to be the Heavyweight Champion, you got to stay undefeated. You got to impress the Championship Committee. Maria, tonight, it's crunch time for Kurt Angle and Edge.

Maria: I hate Crunch bars. I like Milky Ways.

[[ Angle shakes it off. ]]

Kurt Angle: Kurt Angle versus Edge will not be for the faint at heart. I'm going to go out there, and I am going to KILL Edge. I am Kurt Angle. I am the Wrestling Machine. And tonight, Edge.. He can consider himself finished in pro-wrestling.

[[ Angle is foaming at the mouth to get his hands on Edge. ]]

Kurt Angle: There's only going to be one LoC Champion come the 31st in Chicago, and you're lookin' at 'em! I'm going to ruin.. Edge's.. Life. I'm going to be one of the three men in the main event of Glory from Chicago. I'm going to be the next LoC Heavyweight Champion. It's true.. DAMN TRUE!

[[ Kurt walks off as Maria looks intimidated, we go to the ring for the next match. ]]

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

This match was a show stealer for sure. Christopher Daniels is coming off a big win in the triple threat match last week and Steve Corino is making his Glory debut. Both men want to be the next Pure champion, and it shows as they put it all out on the line in this match. The match was full of several near-falls. Neither man really gained a clear advantage until Daniels was able to somehow kick out of the Old School Expulsion, in turn, hitting the Last Rites for the win and the trip to the semi-finals.

Winners:  Christopher Daniels via Pinfall (15:19)

[[ The scene opens up as we see Christian Cage and Edge sitting in chairs in their locker room, lacing up their wrestling boots for their respected matches tonight. Christian has one finished and begins on the other. Tomko and Orton are massaging each man's shoulders, getting them loose and ready. Trish is pacing back and forth, trying to hype both guys up. ]]

Trish Stratus: This is it, guys! Two of the most important matches of your careers right here! Must win situations if either of you want to be in that title match in two weeks.

[[ She pauses and claps her hands. ]]

Trish Stratus: Rhino? Please! Christian, you're going to turn his nightmares into reality tonight, babe!

[[ She looks at Edge. ]]

Trish Stratus: And you, Edge.. Kurt Angle? Tell him to get off the steroids and beg his wife back for the tenth time before he steps into that ring! Screw Angle! Screw Rhino!

Edge: Trish, babe.. You want to help us get ready, right?

Trish Stratus: Yeah, why?

Edge: Well, if you really want to help.. You'll sit down and shut the hell up.

Christian Cage: Yeah, I was about to say the exact same thing. It's simple, Trish. Edge and I are each two-time World Champions. We've beaten the best in the world in our days. I think we're going to be able to handle two guys we carried around and made something out of. Hello, anyone remember Team RECK?

Edge: Tonight, there's only going to be one thing on my mind. That's the LoC Heavyweight title. Kurt Angle thinks he's going to stand in my way of getting in that match? I'm going to go out there, beat him into a pulp, cripple him.. Cripple him so bad, that the Committee will have no other option than to put me in the match automatically.

[[ Christian finishes up his other boot and puts on his ring jacket. ]]

Christian Cage: Rhino? Rhino's just one of those guys that's been lurking around wherever we've been for years. If I have to beat him to remain undefeated and get a bunch of Committee members to vote me in, then so be it. No problem. I thought LoC was going to be full of challenges, not jokes.

Randy Orton: That's because, Christian, they're all in this locker room.

[[ Orton smirks confidently. ]]

Randy Orton: I'm willing to bet all the money in the world that come March 31 in Chicago, the main event for the LoC title will be Christian Cage versus Edge versus Randy Orton. Because really, there's no other competition that's even in our league.

Christian Cage: Tonight, it's gonna' be an INSTANT CLASSIC for the Christian Coalition!

[[ Fade. ]]

[[ Jimmy Jacobs appears in the camera's view with a huge smile on his face, which is an unusual site. He finds Lacey and Joey Ryan conversing in the hall with Melina, Mercury, and Nitro. ]]

Jimmy Jacobs: Cough, look over here, cough.

[[ Lacey ignores Jimmy. ]]

Jimmy Jacobs: Cough, Lacey I have something important to tell you, cough.

[[ Finally she turns and looks at him. ]]

Lacey: What is it, Jimmy? This better be good.

Jimmy Jacobs: Oh, but it is, my love. I just finished talking to Mr. Cornette, and I have secured a Tag Title match on March 31 for Lacey's Angels!

Joey Ryan: Wow.

[[ Lacey is ecstatic. She hugs Jimmy, then quickly pushes him away. ]]

Lacey: Wait, wait.. How did you do that? I don't have to have sex with Cornette do I?

Jimmy Jacobs: No way! I'd never deal for you in such a way!

Lacey: Good.

Jimmy Jacobs: I am so determined to give you those titles, Lacey, that I put Lacey's Angels' contracts on the line! It's a sure thing for us to win! The Hardy Boyz are nothing but a bunch of hair colored, finger nail polished freaks! Me and Joey can beat them!

Joey Ryan: You're nothing but a freak with pink hair and black fingernails, dude. You could pass as a third Hardy Boy.

Johnny Nitro: Got a point there, Joey.

Lacey: Oh my God, Jimmy!

Jimmy Jacobs: Lacey, I know, it's great!

Lacey: NO! NOT GREAT!

[[ Jimmy's heartbroken. ]]

Jimmy Jacobs: Lacey, c'mon, nobody ever loses those title versus career matches.

Lacey: YES THEY DO! THEY ALWAYS LOSE THEM!

Joey Mercury: Macho Man lost one.

Melina: Chris Jericho.

Joey Ryan: Mick Foley.

[[ Lacey smacks Jimmy on the forehead. ]]

Lacey: YOU IDIOT! Jimmy, that's it. I'm done with this. I'll see you in Chicago in two weeks.

Jimmy Jacobs: Where are you going?

Lacey: To get a newspaper to look in the Help Wanted ads.

[[ Lacey storms off with Joey Ryan. MnM continue to stand here, shaking their heads at Jacobs. ]]

Melina: Idiot.

[[ Edge vs. Kurt Angle is next! ]]

Match Three: Must Be a Winner
Edge vs. Kurt Angle

The bell didn't even get a chance to ring before these men began tearing into one another. They traded punches, elbows, knees, chops, and everything but the kitchen sink early on. Angle hit Edge with a series of six German Suplexes in a row, went for the cover, and Edge was able to kick out! Angle slapped on the Angle Lock three times, each ending with Edge getting to the ropes. Trish distracted Angle, allowing Edge to hit the Edge-O-Matic for a two count. Mike Chioda kicks Trish out of the match, making Edge argue with him. Angle hits the Olympic Slam and Edge kicks out! Christian runs down with a chair, swings and misses Angle, Edge hits a spear! Two count! Angle gets rid of Christian and locks in the Angle Lock! Edge taps reluctantly! Kurt Angle is still undefeated!

Winner: Kurt Angle via Submission (27:14)

[[ A commercial pops up hyping up hyping tickets currently on sale for future LoC events. As that ends, we fade back to the ring. Inside the ring right now as some music's playing is Lance Storm, Teddy Hart, and Harry Smith. Storm's in the middle with a microphone as the other two are on either side of Storm. The fans are booing, making it hard for Storm to begin speaking. He looks directly into the camera and speaks. ]]

Lance Storm: If I could be serious for a moment..

[[ The boos grow louder. ]]

Lance Storm: It seems as though that when LoC started, I was picked up in order to team with Val Venis and continue a humiliating tandem I was forced into by Vince McMahon. But what wasn't understood, is that the team Mr. Steamboat wanted was the same reason as to why I retired. I am Lance Storm. I am the greatest technical wrestler in the world today. I eat, sleep, and breathe wrestling. I WILL NOT settle being the teammate of some.. JOKE!

[[ Storm snarls at the very mention of Venis. ]]

Lance Storm: Tonight, I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime. A chance to prove that I am the man who embodies pure wrestling, and win the Pure title. As I win my match tonight, and next week, and then the final match.. I will prove that, in Canada, it's not about learning how to sing and dance to be a wrestler... It's all about WRESTLING.

[[ Hart and Smith nod behind him. ]]

Lance Storm: During the 90's, the Hart Foundation was the most impressive stable in this business' history. Made up of such heroes as Bret "Hitman" Hart, Owen Hart, Jim Neidhart, Davey Boy Smith, and Brian Pillman.. These men were some of the very best of their era. Some say that such a group could never be recreated, even if it was tried. To that, I say, you're wrong.

[[ Pause. ]]

Lance Storm: Because here in Indianapolis, I want to take the time right now to introduce the new era of the Hart Foundation. To my left, Teddy Hart. He is the nephew of Bret and Owen Hart. A trainee of the Hart dungeon. He is one of the best high-flying wrestlers in the industry right now.

[[ Boos for Teddy Hart. Storm turns to his right. ]]

Lance Storm: To my right, Harry Smith. Twenty years old, the son of the British Bulldog. Harry is pound-for-pound one of the best all-around wrestlers in the world today.

[[ Harry is the only one to receive a decent reaction. ]]

Lance Storm: And myself was trained in the Hart family Dungeon. Stu Hart taught us three everything we know about this sport. Now.. Together, us three are the New Hart Foundation! And we will be as dominant as the original was. This isn't a thing about Canada being better than America.. It's about the people trained by the Harts, the first-family of professional wrestling, simply being the very BEST at what we do!

[[ "Copa Cabana" hits and the fans erupt in cheers as Colt Cabana comes strutting out to the ring. He plays to the fans, slapping hands, and dancing before he gets into the ring. Storm and the Foundation look disgusted at the very sight of Colt. He grabs another microphone and has to wait for the fans to stop chanting his name so he can begin. ]]

Colt Cabana: Lance, my man, I got to thank you right now before we have our match.

[[ Colt pauses. ]]

Colt Cabana: While you were talking for the last ten minutes, I had the best power nap of my life!

Lance Storm: Colt, you are everything that is wrong with this business right now.

Colt Cabana: Really? That means so much coming from the man who's last television appearance included doing the Cabbage Patch.

Lance Storm: Cabana, you have a ton of talent, but no brain. You think this dancing, goofing off, all those pranks and shenanigans is your ticket to the main event and legendary status? If so, you're wrong, Colt. Dead wrong.

Colt Cabana: Lance, you need to calm down, brother. Now, what I'm doing has nothing to do with you. I like to have a little fun in my life, if I didn't, I'd be... Well.. I'd be kinda' like you. A guy with a bad haircut and the personality of a prune.

[[ Hart and Smith have to hold Storm back to attacking Colt. ]]

Colt Cabana: Whoa, whoa, whoa, big fella'! I respect pure wrestling and this business unlike anyone else. This is all I have ever wanted to do, unlike you. You got into this sport because you were too short to continue playing volleyball. I got into this sport because I LOVE IT! And tonight, I'm going to beat you, Lance Storm.. I'm gonna' move on to the next round, and I WILL become the first-ever Pure Wrestling Champion!

Lance Storm: Say what you will, Colt.. But when I made you cry like an infant in the middle of this ring, don't blame Canada or the Harts.. Blame.. YOURSELF!

[[ Both men drop their mics and prepare for the next match. This is set to be a big-time match on Glory! ]]

Match Four: Pure Title Tournament
Colt Cabana vs. Lance Storm

This match was the best pure wrestling match of the night. Colt Cabana showed why he is more than just a comedy gimmick with his vast array of holds and reversals of Storm's signature maneuvers. Smith and Hart weren't a big factor as Storm was able to slow the pace of the match in his favor. Storm locked in the Straight Shooter, but Colt got the ropes. Before the ref could see, Teddy Hart kicked his hand off the rope. The ref sees this and forces Storm to break the hold. Storm argues with the referee, allowing Storm to be rolled up by Colt Cabana for three! Storm can't believe he was beaten with a roll-up!

Winner: Colt Cabana via Pinfall (19:08)

[[ John Cena appears on the big screen above the entrance ramp. He's in his full gear, he's standing in front of LoC Headquarters. The fans are booing and chanting against Cena from the arena. This is the worst ovation anyone has ever gotten from a group of fans. This reaction ranks up there with the one Cena got at Wrestlemania 22 when he fought Triple H. ]]

John Cena: League O'Champions.. The promotion of the future, huh? Well, LoC can't claim to be that without da' future of this business!

[[ The boos grow louder. ]]

John Cena: I'm a three-time World Heavyweight Champion. But now that I'm in LoC, I ain't doin' it for me.. I'm doin' it for mah CHAINNNN-GANNNG! For all those people who stood beside me, who fought wit' me all these years! Up North, I was protected. I was treated with care like a glass vase, well no more. I AIN'T FRAGILE! I'M A MACHINE! I'M A MAN WITH THE BACKING OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE!

[[ He's getting fired up and the fans are just crapping on him even more. ]]

John Cena: I may be the next big thing, I may not be. Either way, I'm in LoC for a fight. I'm here to take on da' best in da' world, baby! I live fast, fight hard, and regret nothin'! I fear no man or no body! No regrets in my life! If I didn't come to LoC and find out if I have what it takes.. That'd be my main regret.

[[ Brief pause. ]]

John Cena: In two weeks, LoC has its first big show in Chicago. Two champions will be crowned. Also, John Cena makes his debut. In Chicago, I'm issuing an open challenge. Any man who has the cajones, the testicles, the big balls, baby.. Any member of the LoC roster, SGDubya' roster, hell, send anyone from any region of the world to come face me!

[[ Cena is super serious. Fans chant "DON'T SHOW UP! DON'T SHOW UP!" ]]

John Cena: I'm in the League O'Champions to prove that I belong in this business. I will take on anyone, any time, at any place to do so. So in two weeks, whoever decides to answer my challenge. Well..

[[ Cena shrugs. ]]

John Cena: I feel bad fo'ya', dawg. 'Cause I'm showin' up to Chi-Town with fists'a'blazin'! I'm gonna' be a rabid wolverine, unlike Chris Benoit ever seen! I'm gonna' do it for da' people who back me. Those who stand beside me. And those who don't like me, kiss my ass. I ain't fightin' for ya' anyway.

[[ He slams his fists together, pinkies out. ]]

John Cena: Peace out. See ya' in fourteen. Word life.

[[ Fade. The fans still boo. They are definitely not fans of John Cena by no means. March 31 in Chicago will definitely be interesting for John Cena, that's for sure. ]]

Match Five: Must Be a Winner
LoC Glory Main Event
Christian Cage vs. Rhino

Here is the main event of the night and the crowd is buzzing big time for this match. Former friends from their early days in the business square off, must be a winner. Rhino dominates Christian right off the bat with his power moves. Christian walks out of the ring, having enough, but Rhino follows and slams his head into the announce table. Since there's no DQ or countout, Tomko, and Orton hit the scene and start beating down on Rhino. Orton RKO's him on a ladder in the backstage area! Christian goes for the Un-Prettier, Rhino blocks, Christian charges, gorilla press slam on Christian, landing him on top of his allies! Rhino drags Christian from the back and into the ring. GORE! One, two, Trish stops the referee's hand from hitting the mat for three! Christian hits the Un-Prettier as Rhino grabs Trish by the air, only gets two! Christian helps Trish up and checks on her, Rhino charges, Christian throws Trish in the way.. RHINO GORES TRISH! Christian gets a chair and plants a stiff shot on Rhino's head! Again! Again! Five chair shots later, Christian covers Rhino and gets the three! What a match!

All the members of the Christian Coalition, minus Edge, enter the ring and celebrate with Christian and officials and road agents check on Rhino, who has to have a concussion after all those chair shots! The Instant Classic remains undefeated! Is this enough to merit him a shot at the title? We'll see you next week on Glory as the three men are selected for the LoC title match!

Winners: Christian Cage via Pinfall (20:24)