"Show Time Power Hour" TV Taping Number 55 (Week 109)

William Regal: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the finest sixty minutes of pro wrestling in the world, the Show Time Power Hour! I'm your host, William Regal. Alongside me are hall of famers Michael Hayes and Jim Cornette! Guys, there's only one thing to talk about...the main event from last week's program."

Michael Hayes: "No doubt about it, daddy! The chickens have come home to roost! Jordan Richards, Ric Flair, and 'Stone Cold' have formed a partnership based on deceit and greed. I still can't believe what we saw."

Jim Cornette: "There's very little that shocks me in life. Last week, I was shocked. Richards, Flair, and Austin, together with their collection of talent, might just be unstoppable."

Just then, "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva played to bring out "The Richards Collective," with Commissioner Ric Flair en tow. CM Punk and his wife AJ Lee were clearly upset among the group.

Jordan Richards: "AJ, do your job and hold this microphone! Business lesson number one to you simpletons out there is to outthink those who would seek to take you down. This man, CM Punk, who proclaims himself 'the best in the world,' thought it wise to come at me head on and attempt to dismantle 'The Richards Collective.' Little did he know that I used my considerable wealth to speak a language that our beloved Commissioner, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, and everyone's favorite rattlesnake, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, understood very well. Money talks, people! That's business lesson number two! CM Punk had to be sent a very stern message. So, I hope you're taking mental notes Punk, because there is a valuable lesson in all this for you. Never bite the hand that feeds you! You betrayed me months ago. Now, the tables have been turned. So, as penance for your transgressions, you will be reintegrated into 'The Richards Collective' in the most strenuous way possible, and it all starts tonight! You see, I had Commissioner Flair sign three matches for this evening. Each one of them will feature you (Punk)! And, the first match starts right now! Get me a referee and bring out CM Punk's first opponent!"

Match One ~ CM Punk with AJ Lee and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin vs. Shelton Benjamin with Truth Martini and the "Hoppla Hotties"--Shotzi Blakkhartt, Zahra, & Dana Adiva

Winner = CM Punk by pinfall in 10:03

Regal: "CM Punk wins with a surprise roll-up in the first of three matches for him here tonight!"

Hayes: "My question is, can he make it through three matches in one night?!"

Cornette: "Better yet, can he make it through what Jordan Richards has planned for him?!"

Regal: "Fans, we'll be back in a moment to see who Punk will face next."

Regal: "Fans, we're back! Let's see who Jordan Richards sends out to face CM Punk next."

Regal: "What?!"

Match Two ~ CM Punk with AJ Lee vs. The Rock with Eve Torres & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Winner = The Rock by pinfall in 23:14

Regal: "Jordan Richards really doesn't care about anything humane where CM Punk is concerned, even forcing him to wrestle someone from his own group!"

Hayes: "Jordan Richards is trying to beat CM Punk into submission."

Cornette: "Can you blame the guy?! I mean, CM Punk turned his back on Jordan Richards months ago! No one's saying, 'Poor Jordan Richards,' are they?! He's not crying over spilled milk. He's just taking an insubordinate employee and punishing him! I, for one, love it!"

Regal: "You're a cruel man, Jim. Nevertheless, we still have on more match featuring CM Punk, and it's coming up after the break. Stay with us!"

Regal: "We're back. Well, it looks like there is no rest for the weary. Let's see who Jordan Richards has up his sleeve for the main event slot."

Regal: "Oh, my Lord!"

Match Three ~ Non-Title ~ CM Punk with AJ Lee & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. "The Monster Among Men" Braun Strowman (Television Champion) with Maria Kanellis

Punk had a look of extreme weariness etched on his face when Strowman's music hit. Strowman and Maria marched defiantly toward the ring. As Braun entered the ring, Jordan Richards grabbed a microphone and declared, "Maria, you betrayed me as well, so, you don't belong out here! Britt, take out the trash!" Britt Baker then blasted Maria in the back with a steel chair. Richards had Security drag Kanellis away from ringside. The match began as you might expect, with Strowman stalking Punk and CM avoiding Braun at all costs. When Strowman finally got his hands on a spent Punk, he beat him senseless, really toying with him. Punk managed to avoid a corner dive and even hit Strowman with the "GTS," but he had no steam on it and Braun kicked out at two. That was Punk's last gasp. Braun went on to hammer him for a couple of more minutes before putting him away with the "Running Powerslam."

Winner = Braun Strowman by pinfall in 18:29

Regal: "CM Punk has been beaten senseless here tonight!"

Hayes: "It sure looks like Jordan Richards is relishing this display of power."

Cornette: "Hey, he owns the place and signs all of our checks! He has all the power! Now, CM Punk is beginning to realize that!"

Richards: "CM Punk, you disappoint me, sir. You went one and two here tonight. I thought you were the best in the world! You sure don't look like it right now! You have two options for yourself. Number one, you learn to settle into to your position in 'The Richards Collective' and we conduct business the way I originally intended, or, number two, is that you continue to be a stubborn idiot and you'll continue to get some sense beaten into you! The choice is yours. I'd suggest you make a wise one!" Punk then spat in the face of Jordan Richards.

Cornette: "That'll cost him."

Jordan then sent the entire 'Richards Collective' in on Punk for a massive beat down, where he took everyone's finisher. They left him lying in the ring and Richards ordered AJ Lee to come with them. She reluctantly left her man lying motionless in center ring. As the program was nearing its conclusion, the fans began a "CM Punk!" chant, much to the surprise of the commentary crew.

Regal: "Wow! We haven't heard a chant like that for CM Punk in a very long time."

Hayes: "I guess he's getting some sympathy from the crowd!"

Cornette: "Ah, the fans are so fickle! This time last week, they were booing him out of the building! Now, he's their hero! look at him! He can't even get up!"

Regal: "Fans, the trainers have come out to help CM Punk to the back as we sign off. Please join us again next Tuesday on TBS for more of the Show Time Power Hour! For Michael Hayes and Jim Cornette, I'm William Regal, saying, ta ta for now."