The theme of this week's episode is cutting promos and connecting with the audience. As Shawn Michaels meets with everyone, BJ has a cast on his arm, as he sustained a shoulder injury during a house show. A tag team match is made with four new talents, one of whom will replace BJ on Team Bully Ray. Bubba Ray Dudley, who says that he cares but only cares so much, asks BJ to help him find his replacement, to which BJ agrees.
Case Hatch and Cutler James beat Josh Black and Drake Starks in a showcase match. During the match, BJ shows up near the legends, much to Bubba's chagrin, and Bubba tells him to "help out" from a distance. Cutler James stands out to Bully Ray, but BJ disagrees. After the match, the four competitors do not like the fact that BJ has a say in their destiny. Cutler mentions that he and BJ have history and that he considers BJ "the slackass of the team." BJ says Starks and Case Hatch, but Cutler gets the spot. Cutler mentions that he and BJ are polar opposites. Bubba says he likes Cutler's fire and personality, and says that he will work to draw it out of his soul. BJ, on the other hand, says he will be telling Bubba "I told you so" when he finds out he made the wrong decision.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and Future Greats for the promo competition, and "Road Dogg" Jesse James is the special guest for this week's competition. Chris Island and Shiloh Hill have a promo battle when Road Dogg asks Shiloh who he would like to talk trash to, and this leads to an insult contest between them. Dani and Penina are the next to cut promos on each other, and we also get a closer look at Penina. Zena and Leigh are also paired, but Zena does so poorly, Bully has to step in and spare Zena, saying "We'll work on that." Anthony Luke and Drake Morreaux bring up each others' girlfriends when they are paired up. Afterwards, the four Legends talk about the trash talking competition. Bubba Ray says he didn't expect any one on his team would do really well, as they were all put on the spot. Road Dogg sees potential in Chris and Shiloh, and whie everyone thinks highly of Penina, Mickie James says she has a secret weapon and that Penina won't beat Dani.
Mickie James brings out Michelle McCool to help out Dani. The Undertaker shows up and finds it odd that Michelle McCool - who is his wife - is helping Mickie James, but is okay with it even though it may cause Mickie problems down the road. Michelle teaches Hell's Gate - Undertaker's submission finisher - then has Dani asks Undertaker for permission to use the move. Meanwhile, Morreaux asks Bubba about how to connect with the crowd before his match, but Bully says he has to see him in the ring first. Dani asks permission to use Hell's Gate from The Undertaker, who reluctantly gives her permission for having the courage to ask him.
Shiloh Hill vs. Chris Island ends via stoppage. During the match, Shiloh targets Island's right leg, and as Shiloh has him by the right leg, Island knocks him out with a kick to the back of Shiloh's head with his left. Shiloh wants to keep wrestling, but he has to be talked out of it. Meanwhile, Mickie asks Island to check on his opponent during the match. The Undertaker talks with the rest of the Future Legends about the importance of differentiating selling from a real injury and the importance of protecting each other during a match.
Dani Sekelsky beats Penina Tuilaepa by submission with the Hell's Gate. Dani gets the nod from The Undertaker, who says that the match was well done, but gives advice on taking just one bump in the other's comeback in order to get the fans to lose their minds.
Drake Morreaux meets with Roxanne Perez before his match with Anthony Luke, which leads to a bit of trash talking between Luke and Morreaux. Morreaux mentions advice The Undertaker has given him: "Wrestle like it's your last match in WWE."
Drake Morreaux beats Anthony Luke. Bubba Ray Dudley tells Morreaux that he left it all in the ring and showed some personality, and that he and Anthony Luke left it all in the ring today.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends. The Undertaker says Shiloh had a rough break when he got his bell rung, and picks Anthony Luke over Drake Morreaux. Mickie notes that everyone is improving, and Bubba Ray Dudley says that Drake Morreaux was the shining star and picks him. Road Dogg picks Anthony Luke, but agrees that Morreaux shows promise. Michelle McCool says that the women did excellently today and will take the criticism from today and improve. The Future Greats are broughout to award the points. Dani gets for the point for the women, and Anthony Luke gets the point for the men. Team Booker and Team Mickie have two points each.
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