(Friday Night SmackDown)
The Bliss Republic continues with their weekly destruction as they brought their vision and philosophy over to the blue brand. With Alex having now form his own band of rebels to combat the Viper and Goddess, the entire group are on high alert to see who did Alex, Roman and Kevin recruited.
The Republic made their entrance with the Viper and Goddess leading in tow to address the chaotic events from NXT this past Wednesday.
Alexa: this past Wednesday, we the Bliss Republic came to NXT to enlighten the locker room on our vision, but those actions were thwarted by my husband, Alex
The crowd cheered as they heard Alex's name which made Alexa irritated.
Alexa: baby, you may have won that battle on NXT when you recruited Ripley, Lee, Dijakovic, Tegan and Io; I applaud you babe, and that move you've made is a declaration of war against the Republic; you want war, you got it
Then Alex's theme played and out came the band of rebels led by the United States Champion.
Alex: Alexa babe, you damn right we have made a declaration of war against your vision. These great Superstars standing with me here joined myself, Kevin and Roman to bring back balance, freedom and will
The crowd cheered.
Alex: I still love you babe, but this has to stop
Alexa: I love you too babe, but I'm clear on the Republic's vision
Alex: what, make the whole roster bend their knees against their will?
Alexa: if we have to do it by force, then so be it
Alex shook his head.
Alex: the Kingdom may have got rid of the crappy scripting, now you want iron fist order
Alexa: look at us babe, we have all the championships
The members of the Republic raised their titles.
Alexa: so let's move on, since we're on SmackDown, who did you recruit for your little group there?
Alex: you'll soon find out tonight
The show went on with a non-title tag match between the SmackDown Tag Champions, Bliss Republic members Colby Newfer and Pierce Johnson taking on New Day members Big E and Kofi Kingston.
Along with that was another tag team match as Dominik Dijakovic and Keith Lee will team up against Travis Sharp and a partner arranged by Alexa herself while unbeknownst to Alex, is the newest member to the Bliss Republic.
(In Alex's locker room)
Alex told the story of Bliss Kingdom to Io, Dominik, Keith and Tegan.
Tegan: so all of you fought for what's right
Alex: yes, and now my wife and mentor wants to fight for what's right in their vision
Roman: by ruling with an iron fist
Kevin: Alex, who did we recruit for our group?
Alex: well Kev, you should already know that I'm always full of surprises
Roman: you should think of a name for our little group, man
Alex: I have one name. Welcome to the Brotherhood
Roman: good name
Kevin: short and straight to the point
Keith: a good name, my man
Dominik: a nice ring to it
Alex: and I did took the liberty to give you all a jacket, so we can ambush the Republic
Alex went to his locker and pulled out a blue and grey jacket with a peaked hood.
Io: I like the color!
Tegan: love the hood!
Alex: now then, let's enjoy the show
The Brotherhood turned their attention to the screen to see the non-title tag match between New Day and the Bliss Republic.
After New Day made their entertaining entrance with pancakes and trombone, the Republic's theme played and out came the current SmackDown Tag Team Champions Pierce and Colby accompanied by their lovers Carmella and Liv Morgan.
(Backstage)
The Brotherhood watched the events.
Rhea: it seems the champions brought their girlfriends with them
Tegan: a front row seat
Alex: nah, knowing them; Liv and Carmella may have something up their sleeves to help Pierce and Colby win
Roman: good assumption, but let's find out
(In the ring)
The Republic showcased their dominance as DemonChild Pierce came into play; Big E landed punches, but had no affect on Pierce. He laid Big E with a monstrous lariat. Kofi and Xavier were intimidated of their old friend.
Pierce dragged Big E to the corner to tag in the Black Flash, Colby. The Dark Speedster used his speed to avoid Big E's shots while laying him out with a huge dropkick.
Kofi tagged himself in to save his friend from a merciless beating. Colby and Kofi showcased their high flying and agile sequence.
(End of match)
The New Day looked to end the match with the Midnight Hour, but then Carmella went to the apron to distract the referee while Liv went and poked Big E in the eye.
After the Republic's interference, Pierce laid out the New Day's muscle with the Case-closer before tagging in Colby. The Dark Speedster climbed up top and flattened Big E with the 4th Emerald for the win.
(Backstage)
Rhea: such dirty tactics they've done
Alex: Pierce and Colby will never do something like that
Keith: guys look!
They see that the Republic continued with a post-match beatdown on the New Day.
(In the ring)
Colby and Pierce continued beating down on the New Day even after winning the match; Carmella and Liv watched and admired their boyfriends' work.
(Backstage)
Alex: okay, let's move!
The Brotherhood rushed out of the locker room.
Back in the ring, Pierce and Colby laid out Xavier with their finishers while continuing beating down on the defenseless New Day, but then their onslaught was interrupted by an unfamiliar theme.
Pierce, Colby, Liv and Carmella turned to see Alex with the Brotherhood in tow. The Pharaoh nodded and led the group into battle, but the Republic got out of the ring and retreated. With the damage done, the Republic were proud of their work as they demonstrate their will.
In the ring, the Brotherhood helped the New Day to their feet as the Republic watched from the stage. Alex threw up the Too Sweet and the New Day did the same thing and connected with the gesture, signifying that the former tag team champions were the newest members of the Brotherhood.
(Backstage)
Alex updated the New Day of the events that transpired the collapse of the Kingdom to the raise of the Republic.
Xavier: so your wife and your mentor started it then
Alex: the power and dominance has gone to all of their heads; Travis, Josh, Shepherd, everyone
Kofi: Alex, we helped you with the Corporation, we will help you with Alexa, Randy and the Republic
Alex: thanks guys
Xavier: question, the Brotherhood; is that a reference to Assassin's Creed?
Alex: maybe, but it's obvious because of my name of Auditore
(1 hour later)
It was now the main event tag match as the Brotherhood's Dominik and Keith takes on the Republic's Travis Sharp and a partner handpicked by Alexa herself.
In the locker room, Alex was giving a prep talk to Dominik and Keith.
Alex: guys remember, my wife is the leader, and knowing her she has something up her sleeve
Keith: don't worry man
Dominik: we're ready for any of the Republic's tactics
Alex nodded and he fist bumped and Too Sweet the two men before they left.
As Alex watched the show, Tegan came in and sat down next to him.
Tegan: how are you feeling right now?
Alex: not good; I'm fighting my own wife and mentor
Tegan: I know this is personal for you
Alex: I still love Alexa, but I'm not liking of what she has done to Bliss Kingdom
Tegan understood of Alex's situation.
Tegan: don't worry, you'll get through her eventually
Alex: I hope so
They turned to watch the main event.
(Lee & Dijakovic vs. Travis and ???)
Keith and Dominik were already in the ring waiting for the Republic to come out.
Travis' theme played and out came the Intercontinental Champion accompanied by his lover Billie Kay.
Travis and Billie stood at ringside as they heard Alexa's theme playing.
Alexa: well hello Dominik, Keith; I see that you're in a match against Travis, and oh you want to know who his partner is?
Travis and Billie smirked as the Goddess was about to reveal the American Nightmare's partner.
Alexa: Travis, here's your partner, and you two in the ring, if I were you, I better start praying. Oh by the way, he's our new member to the Republic
Travis' partner was none other than an ally of Bliss Kingdom, the Monster Among Man Braun Strowman.
Dijakovic and Lee were not threatened by the Monster and the two Brotherhood members stood their ground.
The match started with Braun and Keith. The two big men looked to faze each other with shoulder attacks, but with no affect.
(Minutes later)
Travis and Braun were on the outside regrouping, but then they were met by the unorthodox high risk dives from Lee and Dijakovic.
(End of match)
Travis laid out Keith with Sharp Attack on the outside, leaving Dijakovic without a partner. However, the American Nightmare walked into Dijak's finisher Feast Your Eyes, stumbling the Intercontinental Champion into his corner as Braun tagged himself in.
Braun lifted Dijakovic onto his shoulders and finished off with the running powerslam for the win. Then Travis and Braun continued to beat up the two men.
(Backstage)
Alex: damn it, let's go!
Roman: right behind you
Kevin: move!
(In the ring)
Alex, Roman and Kevin ran into the ring and the Big Dog stun the Monster with a Superman Punch while Kevin connected right hands to Travis.
The Republic retreated as Alex helped Dominik and Keith up. Braun, Travis and Billie walked up to the ramp with satisified smirks on their faces as they admired their work. Alexa came out and joined the three on the stage.
Alex stared daggers at his wife as the Goddess raised Travis and Braun's arms. She then blew a kiss at Alex as the show came to a close.
With Raw this coming Monday, Alex and the Brotherhood must come up with a plan to catch the Bliss Republic off guard.