A week later after winning the TNT Championship, MJF already has a massive target on his back after witnessing Alex taking out the Inner Circle all by himself, so with Wardlow's help, the Salt of the Earth has decided to call in some reinforcements, all approved by Chris and Evil Uno.

Meanwhile, the members of Bliss Kingdom were in the locker room as they prepare for SmackDown.

Alex: Josh, that segment was crazy with Anna

Josh: she wants me back, but I moved on from her a long time ago

Peyton: and now you have me

Josh: along with Madison and our second baby

Peyton smiled.

Billie: well Peyton, I know you want to get your hands on Anna, but you're pregnant, so you have to step back and let me handle her

Peyton: yes of course bestie

Meanwhile Alex was in deep thought.

Travis: hey Al, something on your mind?

Alex: just the thought that MJF may recruit more members

Chase: no matter how many people he'll bring, Bliss Kingdom always fights together

Shepherd: that is right

Geiz: hai!

Alexa: of course babe, we are like a family

Randy: no, we are a family

Alex smiled.

Alex: you're all right, my battles are our battles, and that title around that scum's waist will be mine

Colby: I'm just curious on who MJF recruited

Seth: our only choice is to find out

Alex: that is fine, so we can be ready

Finn: I did manage to get the name of his lackeys

Bayley: what is it?

Finn: MJF's group calls themselves, the Pinnacle

Travis: the Pinnacle?

Geiz: an interesting name, I have to say

Bayley: and MJF tweeted that the members of the Pinnacle will make their appearance

Kevin: well one thing is for sure is that his big boy security is one of them

The card for SmackDown's show are as follows:

Dark Order's 10 vs. Kalisto

Tay Conti in action

The Inner Circle celebrates and the Pinnacle makes their appearance

The opening match featured the muscle of the Dark Order, Preston Vance also known as 10. The big man was accompanied by the rest of the group as they hype him up.

As the bell rang, 10 showed off his freakish strength by immediately knocking down Kalisto with a shoulder block. 10 tossed Kalisto all around the ring like a rag doll while the Dark Order cheered him on.

10 made short work of Kalisto as he finished him off with a monstrous spinebuster for the win.

The rest of the Dark Order got in the ring and did their hand pose while they stood over the grounded body of Kalisto.

Then after a few minutes of commercials, the show resumed with AEW World Champion Chris Jericho doing a promo from the comfort of his fancy locker room.

Chris: this is AEW World Champion Chris Jericho and I want to address the achievements of the Dark Circle. A few weeks ago, my boys Santana and Ortiz defeated the so called greatest tag team in the world for the AEW Tag Team Championship, bringing in gold. Unfortunately, I can't be there tonight for MJF's celebration, but I know for damn sure it will be fun, and Evil Uno and I have approved authorization for MJF to recruit new members, so tonight, you stupid idiots will meet the Pinnacle.

He paused for a second to take a sip of his champagne, A Little Bit of the Bubbly.

Chris: then just 48 hours ago, the fastest rising and youngest wrestler to date MJF has won the TNT Championship from that paint faced dollar store knock off Sting clone Darby Allin. With every title won, the Dark Circle increases its strength. Now our sights are set on the WWE's championships. Who will win? I got some predictions

He took another sip of his champagne.

Chris: Evil Uno & Stu Grayson and John Silver and Alex Reynolds as Tag Team Champions is what I like to see. My boy Jake Hager as United States Champion. The Spanish God Sammy Guevara as Intercontinental Champion. Anna Jay as SmackDown Women's Champion. No one will stop us, not Bliss Kingdom, not Roman Reigns, not my former backstabbing best friend Kevin Owens, and especially not my former student... Blood Shepherd

Then Le Champeon removed his sunglasses.

Chris: Dario, I took you under my wing, and you were my greatest creation. However in life, the creator can be the destroyer, and you Blood Shepherd, you will never have this

He said as he raised the AEW world title while he issues his warning to his former student.

Chris: you were WWE Champion, but you were never live up to my expectations, and you were never be a G.O.A.T. just like Chris Jericho, kid

Jericho put his sunglasses back on and resumes drinking A Little Bit of the Bubbly. Then it shifted back to the ring with Tay Conti in the ring ready for action.

After the bell rang, Tay immediately launched a bicycle kick on her opponent.

Tay used her martial arts background to ground her opponent, seemingly sending a message to Alexa and Alex.

She made quick work of her opponent and locked in her opponent's arm to hit her finisher, DDTay. She smirked and then blew a kiss into the camera as the bell rang.

After the referee raised her arm, Tay sent a verbal message to the Pharaoh.

Tay: Alex, that was for you baby

She blew another kiss and then got out of the ring.

(Backstage)

Alexa: she is getting on my nerves, babe

Alex: you'll get a shot at her babe

He rubbed her back, which helped calmed her down.

Alexa: but what you gonna do about MJF? Most of us are occupied; Josh has Sammy and Anna to deal with, Shepherd has his hands full with Chris. Chase, Colby, Geiz and Travis are not enough for your backup since he will reveal the new members

Alex: don't worry about him babe

Alexa: don't worry? Are you planning something?

Alex: uhh yeah, hold on, I'm gonna make some important calls.

The Pharaoh went outside to call his contacts. He called the first person.

???: hello?

Alex: hey man, it's Auditore

???: Alex, it's been a long time brother, what's up?

Alex: I need your help and to fight with me against MJF

???: I saw the video of that scumbag flirting with Alexa, I don't appreciate that at all

Alex: yeah, so will you come to Raw on Monday?

???: I'll be there brother

Alex: alright, see you soon

Then Alex went to call his other friend.

???: hello?

Alex: it's Alex

???: Alex Auditore, what can I do for you?

Alex: target is Maxwell Jacob Friedman

???: that asshole really had the nerve to hit on the Goddess; it makes me want to choke him with that stupid plaid scarf of his

Alex: easy there man, you'll get the chance, I just need some backup

???: the others are occupied?

Alex: unfortunately

???: you've been there for me when I was outnumbered, so on Monday, I'll return the favor, count me in

Alex: alright perfect

???: did you talk to him as well?

Alex: yeah, and he's watching the show right now

???: so do I, I'll be watching

Alex: alright man, see you two on Monday

Alex ended the call and went back inside with Alexa.

Alexa: who did you call?

Alex: just a couple of old friends who will help me deal with MJF

Alexa: who are they?

Alex: you'll meet them next week

(Few minutes later)

The main event for the show was the celebration for MJF's title win on Dynamite. The ring was decorated with a red rug and a table full of champagne, ice and glasses.

The Inner Circle's theme played and out came the members of the Dark Circle with MJF, Santana and Ortiz leading the group down with the Salt of the Earth having an arrogant smile on his face while he raised the TNT title.

The group got in the ring and they immediately popped the bottles and poured the champagne in the glasses and toasted. Then MJF spoke.

MJF: man it feels damn good to be a champion! Two days ago, I defeated that face painted peasant Darby Allin to capture the TNT Championship. With me as champion, I'm making this title prestigious. I proved that I'm better than Darby Allin! But I don't want the spotlight to not shine upon me, let's congratulate the AEW Tag Team Champions, Santana and Ortiz

Proud n' Powerful raised their tag titles while they drank the champagne.

MJF: now, I want to reveal some new people who I called the Pinnacle. Chris and Evil Uno has already given their approval to recruit them, so ladies and gentlemen, the members of the Pinnacle!

To the crowd's surprise, the members of the Pinnacle were former WWE Superstars along with multiple time NWA champion, Tully Blanchard. The members of the Pinnacle consisted of Shawn Spears formerly known as Tye Dillinger and FTR, formerly known as the Revival with their new names Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood.

The four men went in the ring and shook hands with MJF, Wardlow and the rest of the Dark Circle.

MJF: look at this, this is a group of dominance, the Pinnacle is a sub-group for the Dark Circle, but we all share the common goal. No one can stop us!

Then the TNT Champion was interrupted by Alex, who came out all by himself.

MJF: Alex, didn't your mother teach you to not interrupt someone when they're talking? Or was it Alexa that she didn't teach you

Alex smirked and shook his head as he spoke.

Alex: as much as I want to kick your ass, I came out with a proposal

MJF: oh, a proposal? Go on, I'm listening

Alex: you see Max, I was damn serious that if you captured and won that TNT title, I will make damn sure that I will capitalize, and I did when I attacked you and AKOed your big pretty boy over there

Alex's statement provoked Wardlow, but he was held back by Spears and Tully.

MJF: come on Alex, what is this proposal you have, we're in the middle of my celebration

Alex: I'll cut to the chase Friedman, I want that TNT title around your stupid waist

The Dark Circle chuckled and laughed.

MJF: you want a shot at me? Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the TNT Champion? The answer is... no

Alex: I had a feeling you say that, so if you won't give me a title shot, I'll just have to beat it out of you

Sensing trouble, MJF stopped Alex.

MJF: are you that much of an idiot? You know you're outnumbered, where are your little friends, hmm?

Alex: I did brought one friend with me

He took out a kendo stick he hid in his jacket. Then he rushed down the ring and landed shots on Spears and FTR while MJF, Wardlow and the rest of the Dark Circle got out and retreated. Spears and FTR got out of the ring after Alex hit Wheeler in the back.

Alex: hey asshole! You didn't let me finish, when I said beat it out of you, I meant a match! Next week on Raw, it will be you and me one on one in a non-title match, and if I win, I get a title shot!

MJF shook his head furiously.

Alex: go ahead and bring your Pinnacle buddies with you at ringside, not only my Bliss Kingdom brothers will be by my side, there will be two more people coming, because you see Max, I have made some phone calls earlier, and they will make sure that you won't escape from my wrath! So savor your win Max because your days as champion are numbered

With that, Alex has laid down the challenge against MJF, if the Pharaoh wins, he gets a shot at the Salt of the Earth's championship. With the members of Bliss Kingdom and the Pinnacle at ringside, the match will sure be chaotic. The thing that has the Dark Circle and the crowd have on mind is the two people who Alex called.