"An Invitation To Mark Henry..."

[John Laurinaitis]

As Raw returns from commercial, the camera pans over to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler.

Jim Ross: Welcome back, folks! What a debut, huh, King?

Jerry "The King" Lawler: It sure was, JR! We've got some bright new comers here in the WWF!

Jim Ross: Well, JR, what do you thi-



JR is suddenly interrupted, as "No Chance" rips through the arena. As the curtain slings open, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, the Rock, the Big Show, and the Big Bossman all make their way out.

Jerry "The King" Lawler: Yes! I love these guys!

Jim Ross: Ohh, would you stop kissing their asses?

The Corporation make their way into the ring, as Mr. McMahon asks for a microphone. As their music fades out, Mr. McMahon prepares to speak.

Mr. McMahon: If I...

The crowd begins to roar with boos, cutting off McMahon before he can really get anything out.

Mr. McMahon: Shut the hell up! Shut up! All of you! I'm trying to speak, dammit!

As the crowd grows even louder, the Corportation begins to yell at the crowd, demanding them to shut up for Mr. McMahon to speak.

Jim Ross: These fans sure are letting them have it, King!

Jerry "The King" Lawler: Would they just shut up already? I'm ready to hear what McMahon has to say!

Mr. McMahon: At the Royal Rumble... Bret Hart got what he deserved! And that's why tonight, we won't be seeing him! Poor Bret is in the hospital all banged up! All thanks to me! Last night, the Corporation added its newest member... the Big Show! He was this close... this close, I tell you, to winning the Royal Rumble! And I'll tell you what. If he had... then he would be bringing home the World Wrestling Federation Championship at Wrestlemania!

The crowd begins to roar with boos at the thought of McMahon and the Corporation having the WWF Championship in their hands.

Mr. McMahon: Day by day, I am adding more members. And at the Royal Rumble... one man impressed me. The Big Bossman told me this man gave him all he could handle and more. And dammit... I'm impressed! Mark Henry... I want you to come on out here. I want to personally extend my hand to you. Come on out, Mark. Come on out.

McMahon lowers the microphone, as he waits for Mark Henry to come down to the ring.

[Grobe15]

The crowd stirs at the mention of the "World's Strongest Champion" by Vince McMahon and his offer to join The Corporation. The crowd boos the members standing in the ring, but fall silent as a now familiar tune blares through the PA system.

"The King of the Hardcore Jungle" Mark Henry makes his way from the back wearing a dark blue singlet with the letters WSM emblazed on his back. The WWF Hardcore Championship is draped over Henry's shoulder as he makes his way to the ring with a confident look on his face. Bossman is standing in the ring clearly still feeling the effects of the brutal assault by the "Silverback". Mark stares into the ring to the members of Vince McMahon's Corporation as he climbs the steps to enter with no fear. Mark walks across the ring in front of everyone and grabs a microphone from the ringside attendant raising it to address The Corporation.

Henry: You wanted the World's Strongest Man's attention you got it. You wanted to shake my hand for destroying your boy or did you have another reason for calling me out here?

Henry ignores everyone else in the ring and stares directly at Vince who shows some signs of intimidation standing across from the "Silverback". Henry stares a hole through Mr. McMahon as awaits his answer.

[John Laurinaitis]

McMahon slowly brings the microphone to his mouth,, as he calms Bossman down.

Mr. McMahon: Mark... You gave the Big Bossman all he could handle at the Royal Rumble. And there aren't many people who can do that. So I'm going to make you offer, Mark. I... want you to join us in the Corporation. I want you to be the newest member. What do you say, Mark?

McMahon extends his hand, offering it to Mark Henry.

[Grobe15]

Henry stares at the hand of Mr. McMahon for what seems like an eternity before he looks back into his eyes. Mark then raises his microphone to his lips to speak to the Chairman.

Henry: You want me to join the Corporation? Me? Mark Henry? The World's Strongest Champion in the Corporation? Why? What can you do for me Mr. McMahon that would make the Silverback want to join your Corporate family?

Mark stands patiently waiting the response from the Chairman who looks a bit shaken by the events not unfolding as he planned.

[John Laurinaitis]

As McMahon thinks for a moment, an evil smirk rolls across his face.

Mr. McMahon: Henry... trust me. I can make you a very... rich man. I can offer you opportunities at things others don't get. Opportunities at titles. Opportunities for main events. Henry, as a member of the corporation... you have unlimited possibilities. So... what do you say... Mark? Are you with us? Or... are you against us?

McMahon extends his hand once more, offering Henry the opportunity of a lifetime.

[Grobe15]

The King of the Hardcore Jungle stands and stares at the Chairman of the WWF before scanning over the other members of the Corporation. Mark looks on at the members ready to pounce should he reject the offer before he grabs Mr. McMahon's hand and gives it a firm shake before raising his microphone to speak.

Henry: You have a deal Vince, but--

Henry pulls Mr. McMahon really close and clamps down on his hand. Mr. McMahon is clearly in pain with his hand being crushed by the WSM. The Corporation are about to attack Mark when he finishes his statement.

Henry: If you or any of your boys decide to screw the World's Strongest Man it will be the last thing that any of you do!!

Mark releases Mr. McMahon's hand and looks around at the other members of his new stable before his music hits as he leaves the ring on the way to the back with his Hardcore Championship over his shoulder. A sinister smile crosses the face of Mr. McMahon as he sees his new monster make his way to the back.



JR: Oh gawd King, Mr. McMahon now has a hold on the most dangerous man in the World Wrestling Federation today.

King: That's right JR and god help anyone who crosses the Corporation now!