Hi guys! I'm back with yet another new story. And yes, it was another request from vampiregirl2009. This time, it's and Edge/Maria pairing. In the story, Edge returns to the Royal Rumble as a face and costs CM Punk his title opportunity. Why, you may ask? Maybe perhaps it's because of a certain red - headed Diva. Danielle, I actually had the same dream you did! Wouldn't it be awesome if that happened if Edge didn't directly go after Jericho? Well, this is Edge and Maria's story.

Chapter 1: The Return

Tonight was the night. The WWE Royal Rumble was recording its twenty - third event. This time, the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia was hosting the event. After five exciting title matches, it was now time for the 2010 Royal Rumble match.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next is the 23rd annual Royal Rumble match," announced commentator Todd Grisham.

"That's right Todd," replied commentator Matt Striker. "This is the event that starts the WWE New Year. The winner of this match gets a title match of his choice at Wrestlemania 26 in Phoenix."

2010 Royal Rumble Match

Raw announcer Justin Roberts was in the ring, explaining the rules of the Royal Rumble match to the fans.

"Now ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Royal Rumble match! The participants who drew number one and number two will start off the match. Every 90 seconds, a new Superstar will come out until all thirty men have entered the ring. Eliminations occur when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope and both feet hit the floor. The last Superstar standing will go on to the main event of Wrestlemania 26!" he said to them.

Afterward, the first two participants of the match made their way to the ring and went at it.

Later...

So far, 28 Supertstars had appeared The two in the ring were Batista and Triple H. Now it was time to count down who number 29 would be...

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one!" the WWE Universe counted out loud, and the buzzer rang. Then, CM Punk's music played much to everybody's dismay.

"It's clobberin' time!" Punk yelled out to the entrants in the ring.

He then ran in and started fighting Hunter. He and Batista worked together to try and eliminate Hunter. However, Hunter fought out of it and eliminated Batista! Batista was out! After Batista was eliminated, Punk and Hunter fought each other. Thirty seconds later, the WWE Universe began the countdown for the number 30 Superstar.

"Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One!" Then the buzzer rang for the last time that night. After the buzzer, Maria Kanellis unexpectedly came out with a microphone! The fans and commentators were confused.

"What is Maria doing here?" asked Jerry Lawler.

"I have no idea. I guess she wants a World Title shot?" Striker inquired.

"Wait, she's going to say something. Quiet," instructed Todd.

"Guys, don't worry. I'm not in the Royal Rumble match," Maria told a stunned WWE Universe. "Actually, I am out here to personally introduce the number 30 participant. He was out with a torn Achilles tendon for five months. I talked to him quite a bit before this night. He was nothing but sweet to me. Hit the music!"

A familiar "You Think You Know Me" was heard, then "Never Gonna Stop" blared through the building. The fans were standing on their feet! The number 30 participant was none other than... Edge!

"Edge?! What's he doing here? I thought he was supposed to be out until Wrestlemania!" Striker shouted.

"Well, we know that he put himself out of action with a torn Achilles tendon and was out for about five months. I guess his rehab went over more quickly than I thought," Todd informed him.

Edge climbed in the ring and smirked at Punk.

"What the hell?! You were talking to MY girl Maria? How, damn it? How?!" Punk shouted.

Edge only walked past Punk and worked on Hunter. Surprisingly, Punk and Edge worked together to eliminate Hunter from the match. Then, as Punk told off the fans, Edge grabbed him and eliminated him from the match. Edge had won the Royal Rumble!

"Oh my God! Did you just see that?" Striker asked his fellow commentators.

"Yes we did, Matt. Edge just won the Royal Rumble!" cried out a surprised Todd.

Meanwhile, a giddy Maria climbed in the ring and gave Edge a hug.

"Here is your winner of the Royal Rumble, Edge!" Justin told the fans. The fans just stood up and screamed in excitement.

"I knew you could do it!" Maria said to him.

"Me too, babe," Edge told her, giving her a kiss. Then, Edge's music played again as he and Maria walked to the back hand in hand.

There ya go Edge fans! There's the intro! Let me know what you think of this one so far. I'll update Matt/Maria tomorrow. And don't worry, Danielle; the two will have sex.

~Jen W.