Royal Rumble

"Royal Rumble" is the eleventh episode of Xiaolin Showdown. It was directed by Tim Eldred and written by Eddie Guzelian. It originally aired in the United States on Kids WB on May 1, 2004.

Overview

The Xiaolin Warriors are having trouble working as a team when four Shen Gong Wu activating at the same time; the Lotus Twister,the Longi Kite, the Tongue of Saiping, and the Sun Chi Lantern. Wuya sends Jack Spicer, Tubbimura, Katnappe, and the Chameleon-Bot to find the same Shen Gong Wu. When the Xiaolin split up, they are nearly all captured. It is up to Omi to save his friends, even if he may be trapped by the Heylin forces in the process.

Synopsis

Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay find themselves into boredom due to no recent Shen Gong Wu activated for them to collect. Two weeks, four days and six hours as calculated by Clay give them the opportunity to pull a giant rock out of the water and onto a cliff. As usual, the team are compromising and about half-way of it is completed. Clay says "Come on, Kimiko!" "Pull your weight, already!" "You can't expect me to do the heavy lifting!" Kimiko tells Clay "Why not?" You do all the heavy snoring, shakes the temple's rafters!" However it soon goes awry once Raimundo and Clay tease Kimiko for her valley girl lifestyle and constant cell phone usage. Kimiko says "Oh, don't even come at me with that male bonding vibe, Clay!" "I had to listen to you nonstop about Raimundo's music!" Raimundo asks "What about my music?" Kimiko says "And I quote" before she imitates Clay when she says "I can't understand a single word, them folks are singing about and I used the term singing mighty loosely". Clay tells Kimiko that he doesn't talk like that. When Omi tries to get Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay to focus but they ignore it and are left falling off the cliff as Master Fung facepalms. Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay are above water. Kimiko says "See what you made me do!" while Raimundo rubs water from his eyes. Omi says "I was merely attempting to bond are group." Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay are mad at Omi. Kimiko says "Oh, stow it, Pollyanna" while she unhooks herself. Raimundo says "for real Omi, your goody-goody attitude is getting on all of our nerves". Clay says "whoo, ain't that the truth" while he and Raimundo unhook themselves. Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay walk opposite directions while they are mad at Omi.

The Xiaolin Dragons soon sit down in the Xiaolin Temple as Dojo is suddenly beginning to sense new Shen Gong Wu. Kimiko says "Omi, please tell Clay that he's blocking my light". Omi says "Clay, I have a message from..." Clay says "Omi, tell Kimiko that I'll cast my shadow wherever I darn well please". Raimundo starts to be annoyed at Kimiko and Clay. Omi says "Kimiko, Clay responds..." Kimiko says "Tell Clay if maybe his shadow wasn't so fat and huge..." Raimundo continues to be annoyed at Kimiko and Clay. Omi says "Clay, you..." Raimundo says "Omi, tell Kimiko and Clay that they're both GIVING ME A HEADACHE!!" as his head enlarges. Soon though, Dojo sense not one Shen Gong Wu, but to a maximum of four. Surprising everyone and especially Dojo, they leave to search out the enchanted artifacts.

Meanwhile, Jack Spicer attempts to construct plans for more Jack-Bots, yet is unable due to Wuya's nagging. All is said and done when Wuya also senses the Shen Gong Wu, changing the boy's mind. She then enlists the help of Katnappe, Chameleon-Bot and Tubbimura to aid them in obtaining Wu.

Riding over Dojo, he tells the four young monks of what Wu they have to find and where to scour them. First, he drops Kimiko near a jungle to collect the Lotus Twister. Next he brings Raimundo near a beach to get his hands on the Longi Kite. Clay is sent near an icy plane to find the Tongue of Saiping and Omi in a desert for the hidden Sun Chi Lantern.

Kimiko's quest follows her riding a motor-boat where after unexpectedly finds the Lotus Twister, gets an little visit from Katnappe. Both grab their hands on the Shen Gong Wu, just to find a stand-off and request a Xiaolin Showdown. The challenge consists of "gator-hopping" over giant alligators in the sea to Shen Gong Wu. Tricky and difficult, Kimiko fails to obtain the Shen Gong Wu when Katnappe bested her.

Walking along the beach water, Raimundo finds the Wu and falls head-over-heels for a woman in beach clothing. When she politely asks for the Wu to be given to her, Raimundo looks at "her" legs and declines because he knows Chameleon-Bot is in another-one of his disguises. They call the name for a Xiaolin Showdown compromised as a game of hide-and-seek where the two must find the Shen Gong Wu before the other does. Raimundo wields the Falcon's Eye yet the robot uses his disguises to his advantage. Ultimately, Raimundo loses the showdown and the Wu.

Clay is challenged by Tubbimura to a Xiaolin Showdown, where they race across the ice for the Tongue of Saiping. Clay uses Serpent's Tail to ride through a long place of ice with Tubbimura using his "tummy" to ride the ice. Clay stops a few steps away from the Tongue, with him and Tubbimura the same places away from it. Yet as they step towards it, the ice begins to requiring them to think it through. While Clay can do nothing, Tubbimura activates his Changing Chopsticks to shrink to a tiny size and successfully win the Wu. He later traps Clay in a bag for unknown intentions.

Omi finds Jack Spicer when they grab the Sun Chi Lantern, declaring a Xiaolin Showdown where it is a race with a "twist". They must race across the desert to capture the Wu but, all while holding a glass of water and must not spill anything at all as they will drink it once said Wu is collected. Jack gets the upper-hand in this showdown when he uses his Monkey Staff to change form into said primate and using his tail to hold the water. Omi however conjures up a plan where he holds the water in his mouth (no swallowing), uses Jack as a platform and jumps to reach the Wu, gaining the win.

Omi later returns to the Xiaolin Temple, very eager to share his won artifact with his friends. His thoughts are otherwise when Master Fung informs him of the remaining monks sudden disappearance. Omi is confused by this until Fung tell them that the Heylin are using them as a ransom of some sorts, leaving Omi to ride on Dojo and save them. They infiltrate a Dojo base and find Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay held by chains, Omi subsequently saves them. But they tell him it was a trap when the four members of Heylin prepare to fight him. Omi uses his newly collected Sun Chi Lantern to gather the chi energy his teammates hold and mixes it with his own, to use their own Elemental prowess. Omi uses Wind, Fire, Earth and lastly Water to defeat all Heylin and causing Jack to run away in fear; Wuya chasing him.

After reconciling and apologizing with Omi for their early attitude towards him, they finally work together to pull the giant rock by rope with their hands and then leave into the Temple for more fun to have. Master Fung, who was watching them, waits for them to be completely out of sight before rubbing his foot in pain, as the four unknowingly made the boulder land on it.

Revealed Shen Gong Wu

Lotus Twister

Main article: Lotus Twister The Lotus Twister is a Shen Gong Wu that is worn around the user's wrist. When activated, it can turn their limbs into stretchable rubber. The user can extend to be as long as possible. It was found floating in the water of the Everglades.

Longi Kite

Main article: Longi Kite The Longi Kite is a paper dragon kite Shen Gong Wu that is placed on one's back. It allows the user to fly. Unlike the Wings of Tinabi, the user has total control over their flight, making it a very useful Shen Gong Wu, albeit being rarely used. It was found on the beach of a deserted island.

Tongue of Saiping

Main article: Tongue of Saiping The Tongue of Saiping is a Shen Gong Wu that is a plate with a tongue that allows the user to talk to and understand animals. This Shen Gong Wu allows the user to command the animals. Combined with the Monkey Staff it will give the user the control of an army of green monkeys, but only on the Year of the Monkey. It was found in an iceberg.

Sun Chi Lantern

Main article: Sun Chi Lantern The Sun Chi Lantern is a Shen Gong Wu resembling a lantern. When used, it allows the user to absorb the "chi" energy of anyone illuminated by its light. In the case of the Xiaolin Dragons, it would absorb their element. It was hanging on the branch of a dead tree in The Namib Desert.

Shen Gong Wu Tally

Xiaolin Monks

1. Jetbootsu
2. Longi Kite
3. Monkey Staff
4. Orb of Tornami
5. Sapphire Dragon
6. Serpent's Tail
7. Shroud of Shadows
8. Star Hanabi
9. Sun Chi Lantern
10. Sword of the Storm
11. Tongue of Saiping

Jack Spicer

1. Changing Chopsticks
2. Eye of Dashi
3. Falcon's Eye
4. Fist of Tebigong
5. Helmet of Jong
6. Lotus Twister
7. Mantis Flip Coin
8. Ring of the Nine Dragons
9. Tangle Web Comb
10. Third-Arm Sash
11. Two-Ton Tunic

Lost Shen Gong Wu

1. Golden Tiger Claws

Did you Know

• This is Kimiko's third Xiaolin Showdown.
• This is Raimundo's second Xiaolin Showdown.
• This is Clay's third Xiaolin Showdown.
• The Chameleon-Bot transformed into the following in this episode:
  • Jack Spicer
  • The heads of Raimundo, Kimiko, Clay and Omi
  • A blonde woman in a red one-piece swimsuit
  • A shark
  • A jellyfish
  • A manta ray
  • An octopus
  • A lion
• Before the four showdowns are about to start, Omi, Raimundo, Clay and Jack are shown to have the same expression on their faces.
• When Raimundo carries the Serpent's Tail at the end of this episode foreshadows In the Flesh when he is stealing it from the Xiaolin Temple's Shen Gong Wu vault to help Wuya become flesh again.
• Not counting The Return of Master Monk Guan, where he lost on purpose, this is the only episode where Raimundo lost a Xiaolin Showdown.

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