June 1, 2020
Calihan Hall
Detroit, Michigan
Backstage
2 Hours Before Monday Night Raw

With a fully packed Calihan Hall after Extreme Rules, there was a need to maintain momentum. As of now, Don is with Cedric as both prepare for what they will be doing for Raw.

Don: Right up my alley

Cedric: Well, this will be crazy but at least the one we will be working with will be in agreement.

Don: Let's just say, we've got this down the bag, Bro!

Cedric: Oooh interesting

While the tag team component of the Hurt Business were still discussing, Don felt a finger poking his back. Don turned around to see....

Liv: Donny, Hi!

Cedric was nudging Don's arm as Don begin to greet back

Don: Hey Liv! I see someone's still happy from Extreme Rules.

Liv: Yeah yeah! - giggles - But I see you're all smiles too.

Don: About that...

Cedric: Best we don't reveal but let's say, it ain't over between us and the Profits

Liv: Ooooh I wanna watch that! - giggles -

Don: Well, Ms. Morgan, Problem Child, watch us! Let's go Ced.

Cedric and Don left as Liv was standing there for a bit as she had hearts in her eyes then realized something once Don left.

Liv: ...Did he just use my own line? - blushes -

Ruby: - walks in - pretty much he did. But I bet he has been watching you for sometime

Liv: Dori! - pouts -

Ruby: What? Based on your time out together, it looks like things are starting to fall in place - smiles - and I am proud of how you two are going along with this.

Liv: Well, at least he made his feelings known but he is quite caring and understanding after...

Ruby: Well, at least he doesn't want to be part 2 of that douchebag. I can tell he's someone worth keeping around. But that reminds me, we got plans for tonight too right?

Liv: Oh! Of course.

Timeskip to first half of Raw
The Riott Squad were backstage as Sarah ran into them.

Sarah: Oh, Riott Squad, do you have a minute?

Ruby: Well sure. Don't we Liv?

Liv: - slightly annoyed but still cheery - well, we have the time so go ahead.

Sarah: Alright, quite the amazing showing last night at Extreme Rules when you two finally defeated the team of Lana and Natalya. How does it feel to finally get them off your back?

Liv: Well...

Lana: - walks in - get off your back? Honey you haven't done that yet to us. Nattie and I are still here and we want to just inform you that Shane made a match for the both of us, winner earns a Women's Tag Team Title shot. And for sure your victories, your win streak as you call it, will end. 

Natalya: We've earned this by scrubbing the mat with your smug face painted - then to Ruby - and your tattoed asses from then till now. 

Lana: Watch us....

Lana and Natalya walked away as Sarah had the microphone up near Liv.

Liv: They are so wrong in thinking we will do the watching. But we will show them that this new Riott Squad spirit and attitude is real and for good. Watch me~

Ruby was left with Liv telling Sarah

Ruby: We'll talk about this later. - walks briskly towards Liv - wait up!

Lana and Natalya v. Riott Squat
Winner earns a Women's Tag Team Title Match
Mike Rome: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

https://youtu.be/dKwSjhc6HVk

Mike Rome: First, the Ravishing One, Lana!

Byron: This be put up or shut up time for Lana.

Joe: Well, the Riotts are not championship ready for sure! So this will be their time to prove that they are the Best of all Time!

Tom: Well, she is still slightly limping after that heel kick to the corner. So I feel Natalya isn't as pleased about their chances given this time.

https://youtu.be/519u6rjH_kI

Mike Rome: and her tag team partner, first from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Natalya!

Joe: We have to admire Natalya's patience for this. Given how this may be their chance to finally scrub away this flukey streak of the Riotts

Byron: We may not agree with their new attitude but this is just all business. 

https://youtu.be/TpRVTmN3uE4

Mike Rome: And their opponents, Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan, the Riott Squad!

Byron: The attitude change seems to be bringing in new success and life to this team

Joe: Well, whatever fits, fits. 

timeskip to end of the match
Lana tried to hit a heel kick but due to the damage from Sunday, she limped but Liv was able to evade with the Matrix Evasion and hit a Mat Slam. Liv pins Lana

ONE....TWO.... 

Natalya breaks the pin but is met with a superkick by Ruby. As Natalya rolls into the corner, Liv meets her with a Double Foot Stomp. 

Lana now finds herself in the middle of the Riotts as she raises up but ends up eating a 201 Facebreaker from Liv and a Riott Kick from Ruby. Lana ricochets into the ropes as Liv meets her head on for an ObLIVion and pins the Ravishing One.

ONE...TWO..THREE!

Mike Rome: The winner of this match, Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan, the Riott Squad!

Joe: Guess the attitude change brings in wins!

Byron: All thanks to Liv and Ruby causing chaos!

The Riotts leave the ring in jubilation as Liv wraps herself onto Ruby in a frontal Huggies. As this was happening, Natalya walks in frustrated to see Lana all hurting and still clutching on her ankle. Natalya had none of it and leaves Lana on her own. 

Backstage
Ruby, with Liv still attached to her in a Huggies, were greeted backstage by Sarah.

Sarah: Riott Squad congratulations for earning your title contender shot against the women's tag team champions and...

Liv: - getting off Ruby - Well Rue Rue, told you it will work!

Ruby: Well, it worked but really, this will be quite difficult to adjust to Liv

Liv: Ruby! We finally are contenders. We LIV up to the name RIOTT Squad! We will face....

As they were all proud and high from the win, the NEW Women's Tag Team Champions walk in

Asuka and Kairi appear and Asuka then grabs the mic.

Asuka: YOU are not ready for Kabuki Warriors! 

Kairi chimed in with mischievous, villainous levels of giggling as the champions walk away. Liv felt slighted but she snaps back with the Kabuki Warriors walking away.

Liv: She can say that, but she will know in due time. Watch us!

Back at ringside
Byron: Well coming up next will be a tag team match between Don Patricio and Cedric Alexander against Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins but...wait a minute, we got a situation backstage...

Backstage
Cameras transition backstage to see Hawkins laying beside crates and nursing his head with Ryder concerned about his partner with referees and EMTs on the scene.

Ryder: What the hell? Bro who did this to you? Who did this?

Referee: I swear we saw him like this the moment we came.

Don walked in and saw the scene.

Don: That is quite unfortunate Zack. I mean, we were supposed to have a match tonight but...

Ryder had it and began to strike at Don.

Ryder: No Bro! Don't give me that! - punches Don - You did this! All because you can't be champions!

Referees began to separate the two as Shane came in to diffuse the tension.

Shane: That's enough! Fine, no tag match but to let off steam, Don will go up against Ryder and it happens...now! 

Don Patricio v. Zack Ryder
Mike Rome: The following contest is scheduled for one-fall

https://youtu.be/mGO8IjUMrQU

Mike Rome: Making his way to the ring. From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, weighing in at 230 pounds, representing the Hurt Business, Don Patricio!

Joe: How gracious but it can be quite stupid of him to let pathetic ass Zack Ryder beat him down

Byron: Let him? He came in this with dirty hands! 

Joe: What's your proof? So biased Saxton, just 

Byron: But...

Joe: Shut up!

https://youtu.be/rrusb3JWUWY

Mike Rome: From Long Island, New York, weighing in at 224 pounds, Zack Ryder!

Ryder was all business as he didn't do his poses as he removed his entrance jacket at the ramp as he barged in and grounded fists into Don's face. The referee separated the two as he rang the bell.

timeskip to the end of the match
Don hits a Side Belly to Belly Suplex then goes for the Heel Hook on Ryder. Ryder tries to roll on his side to shift the momentum for him to be the one who can reach the ropes. Don however locks in a kneebar to aim for the knee and lessen the impact or attempt of the Rough Ryder. Ryder was still able to reach the ropes but the damage had already been done.

Ryder tries to get up but Don attempts to hit a running clothesline, but due to momentum, runs into the ropes. Ryder then hits Don with a Flapjack. Don then positions himself to the ropes as Ryder attempts for a Stinger Splash but was unable to get enough speed but still able to hit his body onto Don's. Don then sits down to the bottom rope as Zack tries to pump his fist and step to try to get blood back into the heel and knee. He tries to slowly gain speed for the Broski Boot but Don at the last second rolls out of the ring.

Don then grabs Zack's outstretched leg and clutches it under his arm as he began hitting the knee with closed fist shots, with Ryder screaming in agony as the referee was counting out Don. Don then returned to the ring, but seeing Ryder clutching his knee, he went out and grabbed the leg with the injured knee again and pulled the leg until he forcefully made the knee collide with the ring post, which Zack cried out loud in pain as Don knew he had to finish the Broski off.

As Don went in the ring, he was waiting for Ryder to get himself up with the ropes. But that was the signal for Don to borrow a page off his mentor's book and hit him with the Player's Boot. Ryder went down but was on one knee as Don hits Ryder with an emphatic Mercy Shot Drive By Kick for a three count.

ONE...TWO....THREE!

Mike Rome: The winner of this match, representing the Hurt Business, Don Patricio!

Joe: Man is angry. Hands down.

Byron: More of threw a temper tantrum and took it out on Ryder and Hawkins.

Joe: Whatever you say Saxton.

Don gave a death stare into the camera as MVP limped and was telling Don enough was enough. But Don saw that Ryder was on his stomach and all fours as Don cocked his fist and hits him with The Hit right hook punch on a now downed Ryder. MVP was now verbally scolding Don as he looked at his mentee with furious rage

MVP: What the hell was that?

Don: I took it out on this asshole.

MVP: HE wasn't your opponent. I get you didn't win the titles. Not you, Cedric or Shelton were successful but show me you're more than damn serious in wanting those titles.

Don: Let me prove to you how serious I am .... 

Timeskip to Street Profits v. The O.C.
Dawkins was able to hit the Anointing on Gallows as Ford goes high on the top rope for a From the Heavens splash on a downed Gallows and pins him.

ONE...TWO...

Dawkins shoulder tackles Anderson out of the ring

THREE!

Mike Rome: The winners of the match, your Raw Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits.

After a hard fought battle, the Street Profits got their arms raised by the referee. But that would only be a brief respite as Don and Cedric came from behind and hit both champions. Don then hit a Harai Goshi on Dawkins, while Cedric was punching away on Montez. 

Cedric then was able to hit a Lumbar Check on Ford to neutralize him for the meantime. Don and Dawkins were exchanging fists on their respective heads as both were punching away until Don rolled away, but for Cedric to hit the Neuralyzer on Dawkins. Dawkins reeled into the corner as Don hits him with a Player Boot, but Don was not done with Dawkins as he was on one knee. Don hits Dawkins with a Mercy Shot. 

Don and Cedric then raised the belts above a fallen Dawkins and a clearly battered Ford to end the segment

Backstage
Ryder and Hawkins slapped palms with Don and Cedric as they laughed after the intense segments.

Hawkins: Guys, we can't thank you enough for making us attempt at a serious edge as a tag team for once.

Ryder: That's right bro! You guys are going to rise the ranks in no time!

Don: Hey, you guys helped us make the beating look convincing

Ryder: Don't be too modest on us now

Cedric: Learn to take it man. Come on!

They were then joined by the Street Profits and they bumped fists with them

Ford: That be wack yo! But we will get you back next week

Dawkins: That's crazy fam but glad you guys are showing us that you mean business.

MVP: Hey, wait up. Donny that was quite crazy. But I like how you're directing the story. 

Don: Learned from the best after all - smirks -

MVP: Don't be doing that on me now! But each day I hope this is getting better and acceptable on TV.

As they were congratulating each other, Ruby ran and went to Don.

Ruby: Don! - catches her breath - sorry bout what is to come next.

Don: Hey Rubes...what is to...?

It was too late as Liv ran into Don and collided with him into a Huggies. Liv wrapped herself tight and the two laughed. 

Liv: Champion Donny~

Don: Hey, same can be said of you two as well

Ruby: Awww....

Cedric; Don Romantico strikes, eh P?

MVP: I didn't teach him that - chuckles - he had that all along in him.

Ryder: Woo Woo Woo Broski!

Dawkins: It's about to get Huggier fam

Ford; Gonna get Huggies~

Hawkins: Alright, alright, GUYS! 

Everyone was shocked at Hawkins.

Hawkins: These two...they need privacy. We give it to them.

They all agreed and only Don and Liv are left.

Don: So, Kabuki Warriors?

Liv nods adorably then asks

Liv: Second chance at redemption for the gold?

Don: You bet. 

Liv: May we both and everyone succeed!

Don: We will G, we will...

Both friends remained in the Huggies as they went their ways to rest up after such an explosive edition of Raw had just finished up.