A couple years passed since Alex Auditore's rivalry with Murphy has ended at SummerSlam in 2018 and the Pharaoh is looking to a bright future after dropping the Universal Championship to Roman Reigns. With his wife Alexa Bliss by his side, things ar...
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Unfortunately another part of my childhood has passed on, just a few weeks after Batman actor Kevin Conroy's passing. Jason David Frank who played the legendary Tommy Oliver aka the original Green Ranger has passed away at the age of 49. A Ranger fan like myself always wanted to be just like Tommy because of his charm, confidence and bravery to step up to evil in order to defend the planet.
I can guess the reason we all wanted to be like Tommy is also due to his relationship with the original Pink Ranger, Kimberly.
May the Power live on through Tommy Oliver's legacy.
(Raw)
Alex was deeply affected from the news of Jason David Frank's sudden passing, since he grew up idolizing his iconic and legendary Power Ranger character Tommy Oliver as a kid. The news has also affected Alexa as well since she was great friends with the Green Ranger himself.
To honor his legacy, for tonight Alex has changed the name of his finisher the AKO to Jason's initials of JDF. As for his attire, the usual Filipino sun is colored green with the Green Ranger's helmet design insert into it. Tonight, Alex has a one on one match with one half of the Dirt Sheet, John Morrison. The Pharaoh was in his locker room mentally training and warming up.
Alex: this is for you Jason, thank you for the memories and taught me as a kid to work hard and never give up
The Pharaoh vividly remembered and trained the same way how Tommy Oliver did on the show while he also recalled how Jason himself is big into martial arts. Meanwhile, Alexa was watching sneakily from the door with a tearful smile on her face, seeing that her husband is paying tribute to a good friend of hers.
As Alex finished warming up, he whispered to himself to boost his confidence.
Alex: It's Morphin' Time
He then turned to see Alexa standing at his door and smiled at her.
Alex: hey there, how long have you been standing there, Goddess wifey?
Alexa: long enough to watch and admire you
Alex: it's unfortunate for me I didn't have the chance to meet him, he was one of my childhood heroes growing up alongside Kevin Conroy's Batman
Alexa: aww babe, and if you did, you'll fanboy so hard like how Xavier and Kofi did
She giggled as she playfully teased him.
Alex: well yeah... maybe a little
The Goddess giggled as she lovingly kissed the Pharaoh on his lips while Alex kissed her back with love and passion, and remembering that they will fight and overcome any obstacles thrown at them.
(In the ring)
John Morrison made his entrance to the ring without the company of Miz, Ziggler and Maryse due to the brawl last week as the WWE Champion and his Miztourage are recovering from their minor "injuries," which in reality is just a poor excuse to avoid getting in Alex's way, knowing that the Pharaoh won't stop until he gets everything from the A-List Champion.
Then a video on the stage area played which was montage of JDF's career as a Power Ranger as Alex's theme played; the live crowd of the WWE Universe gave the late actor a standing ovation as the number one contender to the WWE Championship walked out to the stage to savor the warm reception.
On his left arm, Alex wore an armband which had Jason's initials on it, similar to the armbands that honor Owen Hart (OW) and Eddie Guerrero (EG). Alex got in the ring and stared down at Johnny Drip Drip.
(Alex Auditore vs. John Morrison - One on one)
Alex stared daggers at Morrison as he recalled last year that Miz's partner stole Randy Orton's Money in the Bank spot. As the bell rang, Alex unleashed quick punches to Morrison, forcing him to back up into the corner, making the referee give Alex the five count warning before the Pharaoh pulled back. Morrison recovered and the two men proceeded to lock up. Johnny Drip Drip switched to the side headlock, but Alex got out of it and pushed him to the ropes and nails half of the Dirt Sheet with a dropkick.
Alex got Morrison up and lands an uppercut followed by a chop, making him back up to the corner, but before Alex can land any more damage, the referee got in between the two and held the Pharaoh back to avoid ending the match in a disqualification, then Morrison took advantage with the referee turned and pokes a thumb in the eye of Alex, temporarily blinding him.
Morrison got on some offense with a step up enziguri, making Auditore stumble to the corner turnbuckles, followed by standing C4 flip, but it was only good for a 2 count as the Pharaoh managed to kick out.
(Time skip)
Alex managed to get momentum back on his side as he ducked a right hand from Morrison and fires back with a kick to the gut followed by a snap DDT. Then the Pharaoh got into position to finish off Morrison with the AKO or for tonight, the JDF; as Morrison got up and turned around, Alex went for the finisher, but Johnny Drip Drip pushed him to the ropes and nails the Pharaoh with a jumping heel kick, knocking the Viper's protégé down; then Morrison got Alex in position and looks to finish him off with the Starship Pain.
However, as Morrison was in midair, Alex rolled out of the way, making John land on nothing but canvas; Alex got back up and takes down Morrison with the JDF; the Pharaoh looked up at the heavens and nodded while he also looks to send The Miz a message for their match at Fastlane.
Alex picked up Morrison by his hair and looks directly towards the camera.
Alex: this will be you Miz! I don't give a damn who the special guest referee is! Bring him over at Fastlane!
The Pharaoh then nails Morrison with another AKO/JDF and got the pinfall victory. The referee raised his arm while Alex did the sign of the cross to the heavens as a final tribute to his childhood hero, the Green Ranger himself.
With Fastlane just a under two weeks, all Alex can know of the special guest referee is that Miz paid money to whoever will officiate the one on one match for the WWE title.
Alex ended the show as he did Tommy Oliver's iconic morphing pose.
Alex: it's Morphin' time!
The Pharaoh exited the ring and got to the back as the show went off the air.
