Sometimes in life you have to just deal with it. No one in WWE knows that better than hall of famer Jerry Lawler. And what exactly does he have to just deal with? Michael Cole, the "Voice" of the WWE.
Raw was in Memphis that night. It was six o'clock when Jerry showed up. He was greeted by a lot of the younger guys. When you're a hall of famer people just seem to gravitate to you to hear stories or tips.
"So , what did you think of my match last week ?" Alex Riley asked.
"It was good Riley, you don't have to call me Mr. Lawler."
"Hey Gerry" Santino called as he speed walked toward the group " how do you make your punches stronger?"
"Ah, that I will not tell you guys."
"Why not?" The italian asked.
"You shouldn't tell all of your secrets. Or else you'll have no secret weapons Right?"
"Raght" Santino said with a confused look on his face.
"Ok guys I have to go now."
"ok see ya Mr.. I mean Jerry."
"Yeah see ya latar Gerry."
Jerry was already in what he was gonna wear for the show so he just walked to the gorilla position to see the matches for that night. When he saw Alex Riley versus Santino Marrella written he couldn't help but grin. Sure it was nowhere near the main event but at least they were getting some airtime and some action.
After glancing at the rest of the matches he picked up a script to go over before the show. Even though he didn't have to get changed Jerry absent-mindedly walked to the locker room he shared with the other ring side crew.
The locker room was pretty plain. White paint was just starting to chip off the walls, the lockers were gray, beside that there was a bathroom with the door shut, and two tan sofas. Josh Matthews sitting on one of the couches on his cell phone. Jerry sat down on the other one and started to read. In the bathroom he could see the light on.
"Ok b-bye" Josh hung up and finally noticed Jerry with a "Hey"
"Hey Josh" Jerry looked up.
"you see the matches for tonight?"
"yep, who you interviewing tonight?"
"Cena and Eve but they're both pretty late in the show."
"Yeah Cena's in the second to last match right?"
Josh smiled "Yeah he is. So have you seen Michael?"
Just the thought of that Jackass made Jerry sit up straight and narrow his eyes "No I haven't."
"Oh ok"
"why?"
"I don't know he seems a little..." Matthew's voice trailed off.
"A little What?"
"Different"
"Different" Jerry repeated.
"yeah" Josh stood up and walked over to Lawler. "Promise you won't tell anyone this." He sat beside the hall of famer.
"Ok I won't" Jerry ment it too. He wasn't much to gossip plus he didn't really want to talk about Cole even if he was gonna gossip.
"Ok" the young man took a deep breath "I think he's sorry."
"I know he's sorry" Jerry chuckled.
"No Jerry he Really is sorry for everything."
"everything?"
"everything. Taking JR's spot, everything he said and fighting with you."
"Did he tell you this?" Lawler could never imagine Cole could be sorry little on forgive him.
"no" Josh mumbled "But I can tell."
Jerry shook his head " Cole is not that easy. At first I thought he was sorry but he has proven that he is not repeataly and clearly."
"Ok I guess I was wrong."
Silenus filled the locker room.
"Well I have to go" the young man broke the silence "See ya after the show?"
"sure I know a great bar we can all go to." By we Jerry meant him, matthews and Roberts but no way was he involving Michael.
"Yeah Bye."
"bye" Jerry said into his copy of the script.
Right after Matthews left the bathroom door swung open. Michael Cole walked over to the lockers not even noticing or acknowledging Jerry. But oppose to his usually smirk he wore a small frown. Jerry could see why Josh would have thought he was sorry but he looked more nervous than sorry. Not that Jerry cared.
Finally Michael acknowledged him with an "oh hello Jerry." He didn't even look Jerry in the eye. Jerry's whole body tensed "He's not even man even to look me in the eye." he thought before finally forcing out an angry "Hey." Michael pulled a small white box out oh his bag before tossing the worn out brown leather bag back into the locker. Without another word he slammed his locker and hide the box inside his black jacket pocket. He walked out of the locker room the frown on his face melting into a small smile.
For some reason that smile struck a cord with Jerry. After only few seconds he found himself wonder about what Cole was up to. A prank? On him? On a superstar? Jerry finally gave in and left the locker room. As he walked down the packed hallway he looked for Michael. Justin Roberts had stopped Michael so Jerry slowed his pace rolling the script still in his hands up.
After talking for a moment Michael said goodbye and kept walking. His hands now thrust deep in his black pants pocket. Jerry walked quietly stalking Cole "What is he doing?"
Cole pushed through an exit and walked out into a parking lot. The sun was just about to set. The parking lot they were in was almost empty with only a few already unpacked trucks and no people. Jerry slipped beside one of the trucks Michael did the same on the other side. He lit a cigarette and glanced around.
Jerry checked his watch it was seven-ten. The two men were alone for about ten minutes but it felt like an hour and a half to Jerry.
Right as he was about to leave Jerry saw something that made him want to stay. It was Kelly Kelly jogging toward them...toward Cole. When she got to him she kissed Michael's cheek tenderly in turn he wrapped his arms around her tiny exposed waist. She was already in her ring gear which was basically a training bra and a pair of short shorts with boots.
"Hey Daddy" the blonde bombshell cooed.
"H-Hello baby-girl"
She looped her thin but toned arms around his neck and giggled.
"I got you something" Michael whispered.
"You shouldn't have"
"Come on I wanted to"
"Wait are you giving me a gift so-so that I won't..." her voice started to shake.
"No no n-no" he stuttered.
"...you...you know I won't tell"
The two were silent for a while.
Jerry peeked around the corner to see them both staring into each others eyes their bodies pressed against each other. They kissed and didn't stop. They moved their lips kissing passionately. Michael's hands grazed Kelly's ass before running up her spine. Jerry could see Michael's tongue going into Kelly's mouth.
At last Michael pulled away with a goofy grin on his face and pulled the white box out of his jacket pocket. He pressed the box into her hands as well as his lips against her cheek.
"You really shouldn't have!"
"I really wanted to Kelly. Come on now open it already!"
"ooh michael." she cooed and again threw her arms around his neck.
"Well put it on."
"Ok can you help?"
Jerry peered at them and guessed it was a necklace cause Kelly turned around so Michael could fasten something around her neck.
"I love it baby! Thank you!"
"Your welcome babe."
Kelly nuzzled Michael's neck and collar-bone. He got pushed into the side of the truck forcefully. she gripped his shoulders grinning up on him and kissing him on the lips again. After about ten minutes he pulled away again.
"I have to go babe."
she sighed before saying "K see ya after the show?"
"Of course. My room or yours?" He asked taking both of her hands.
"Can we use my room tonight?" She batted her eyelashes.
"yeah I'll be there at one ok." With one last hug Michael took off walking slowly away.
The last thing Jerry saw before he took off was Kelly picking up the little white box off the ground and blowing a kiss which Michael pretend caught.
Jerry had not been seen by Michael at all or at least that's what he guessed from the way Michael was acting. Still being an overconfident jerk they waiting for Justin Roberts to announce them coming out to the ring. Michael straighten his red patterned tie before checking his cellphone which was in his pants pocket. He glanced quickly at the phone before shoving it back into his pocket.
"Who was that?" Josh asked as he walked up to the two waiting men.
"Ball and chain" Michael smirked.
Michael was announced and walked out to the sound of Raw's theme along with thousands of people booing him. "If only they knew" Jerry balled his hands into fists at his side.
"Hey Jerry real quick you didn't tell him what I said right?" Josh whispered.
"No I didn't"
"Well did you guys talk? Do you think he's really sorry?"
"Josh I Know that he is one hundred percent sorry."