A/N: Another attempt by me at a PR/Suite Life crossover. Actually it's more of a cross between Power Rangers, Suite Life and pro wrestling. The other one was taken down, sad to say. That was a project I should never have undertaken. This short story revolves around WWE Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden and the return of my favorite pro wrestler of all time, The Rock. I give my man psav2005 thanks for giving me the go ahead to go through with this. For the Power Ranger fans this does take place in the Pink Bracket Buster universe, and for Suite Life fans I'm making eight of the eleven people involved in Phil's Suite Life universe involved in this story...the only ones not involved will be Moseby, Tutweiler and Kirby (in Wisconsin). And for those Cena fans out there...too bad.
A/N 2: It's a Power Rangers/Suite Life/wrestling crossover. What happens when the Power Rangers, Suite Life television series and the return of the Rock collide?
A/N 3: I own nothing
Chapter 1 – Prelude to the Big Apple
July 17, 2011
1492 Valencia Drive
Reefside, CA
"I believe that would be your phone," Tommy said as he heard a phone ring…but it wasn't the house phone.
Kim checked her caller ID and smiled, turned to Tommy and said, "It's the kids. It's Cody Martin's cell phone."
"Really?" Tommy said. "Put them on speaker phone."
Since the NCAA basketball tournament, both of the groups had gone back to their regular activities though the kids kept in very close contact with the Power Ranger team they had met on the ship…and in particular Mr. and Mrs. Oliver.
No one but a few people knew that both groups had been in close contact in and around WrestleMania 27 back in April. Both the kids and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver were die-hard fans of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's wrestling and movie career and had talked vigorously after seeing Fast Five earlier in the spring.
"Hey Cody," Kim said. "That is you, right?"
"Yeah it's me," Cody said. "I just had to get some fresh air. My apartment neighbor is talking all sorts of shit on our Facebook feeds because he's from Chicago and CM Punk just beat Cena at Money in the Bank. Now he's claiming to Bailey and I that Punk is better than the Rock ever was."
At this, Tommy howled in laughter. He knew deep in his heart that the Rock was the greatest he'd ever seen in a wrestling ring but he'd play along with what was going on.
"Kim, is that Tommy that's laughing over there?" Cody said.
"Yeah it's me," Tommy said. "Quite frankly I think that's a hilarious statement. We all hate Cena over here and we are glad Punk won but to call Punk better than the Rock is quite hilarious. Where's your brother?"
"Oh, he's up the road at U-Conn watching the Red Sox. That game is in extra innings right now. Bailey and I just got out of the place in New Haven where they were showing the pay-per-view. By the way, we hate Cena too, he's a faux Boston guy," Cody said. "Where are some of your guys?"
"Well, Hayley went with the wife of one of our friends to Seattle to watch her Texas Rangers play the Mariners this weekend, Jason had extra duty running the dojo and Conner's off doing his MLS thing," Tommy said.
"Oh that's right I keep forgetting when I shouldn't seeing that he's on my TV every so often," Cody said. "I heard that Kim loves international soccer competition, is that correct?"
"I do. It's quite a lot of fun. When I was at Florida I studied abroad in Paris for a whole year…that was the year France won the World Cup. That hooked me for good, I'm still partial to the French national team come the World Cup except when they play the USA," Kim said. "If you haven't been exposed to it, the passion they have over there for the game is unreal. It's like how you feel about the Patriots times ten thousand. I told Conner a long time ago that if he got an offer to play in Europe, he should take it in a heartbeat."
"Kat did ballet in London and went to a lot of English Premier League games while there. It's something else, I'll tell you. Her favorite team is Manchester United," Tommy said. "So anyways, that Sox game is still going on? We were so engrossed in the Punk match that we forgot the Sox game was still going on."
"Yeah it's still scoreless. Tampa is a feisty team. Seems to be a thing with their teams…the Lightning were feisty during the Stanley Cup playoffs so that means the Bucs will probably be tough to beat when the lockout does end," Cody said. "Anyways what bothers me about this guy is that he didn't start talking crap until Punk blasted everyone in sight on Raw about a month ago."
"Ah, bandwagon fans. You have to love them right? Though, I must admit that promo on Raw was amazing," Kim said. "The funny thing is Punk was better when he was doing the straight edge thing. Listen, Cody, whatever you do don't let it get to you, that means he's won. We'll think of something, OK?"
"Yeah, we'll think of something. Does he go to school with you?" Tommy said.
"Unfortunately, yes. He makes a big deal about how he's in two of my classes…and how he's going to talk up CM Punk everywhere he goes like Punk is some big super hero. I know you guys…and Punk's no super hero," Cody said.
"True that. Punk can call himself the Second City Savior but he's no savior like we are. Nobody messes with our group…or The Millions…and gets away with it," Kim said. "We're gonna do something about it."
"Thanks for making me feel better. He just won't stop," Cody said. "Bailey and I were actually at Raw in Boston last Monday and we saw the segment where Punk and McMahon had the 'contract signing.' Punk's not bad but I remember the Rock captivating audiences when I was seven, eight years old."
"Hey, I didn't tell you this during the tourney and close to WrestleMania when I really should have," Kim said. "One of our friends and his wife both work at the Honda Center in Anaheim. You could not BELIEVE the atmosphere that night."
"Thanks for the Red Sox heads up by the way," Tommy said. "I'm a suffering Dodgers fan but the Red Sox are my second favorite team because I went to graduate school in Boston and love the fans. I love that you guys are having such a boon with your teams…except that…"
"Yeah, I know, you're a Laker fan tried and true," Cody said. "And yeah, we got the Stanley Cup which was the last of the four major trophies this town hadn't seen. We're pretty much title town these days."
"Just one bit of advice," Kim said. "Don't tell one of our friends about that Stanley Cup thing. Most of us are Ducks fans so we really didn't care either way but she's a Canucks fan from Seattle so don't go bringing that up."
"Ewwwwww, we really grew to hate those guys during that series," Cody said. "But for her benefit, I won't bring that up JUST AS LONG as you guys help me with the Punk situation."
"Don't worry. You let us handle it. And if he gives you any shit just turn the other cheek," Kim said.
"Thanks guys. You're the best," Cody said. "Do you want the guy's phone number? He was stupid enough to give me his phone number."
Kim giggled. "Yeah. We'll take that. We can do something with that."
"Hey, I got to go," Cody said. "Someone's at my door."
After the conversation ended, Tommy said to Kim, "You prepared for this type of situation, right?"
"Oh I sure did," Kim said just as she received a text from Cody with the number. "I'm always prepared. I say it's time to nip this in the bud before it gets out of hand. Let's just remind…whoever this guy is, of who the Rock is. Spread the word."
24 hours later
"Hey Cody, I think our friends did exactly what they said they were going to do. That guy isn't going to be trying to talk any shit with us for quite some time," Bailey said.
"What did you see him or something?" Cody said.
"Yeah," Bailey said. "Guy is pretty pissed that Tommy, Kim, Hayley and Jason are all over his ass now."
"Well, he made his own bed," Cody said, "now he's got to sleep in it. At least Addison has our back on this even though she is up at U-Conn."
September 6, 2011
New Haven, CT
"Hey, I just got off the phone with Maya and Woody," Cody said as he walked into the apartment complex he and Bailey lived in – the two lived in the same complex but had different rooms. "Guess who's got tickets to Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden in November?"
"We have TICKETS? For Survivor Series? I don't even believe it!" Bailey said.
"Believe what you want, it's true. Marcus just got back to St. John's from the Garden, and just picked them up for all of us!" Cody said.
"Holy shit, that's going to be something else. Rumors are that the Rock will be wrestling at Survivor Series too," Bailey said.
"Which is exactly the reason why he went to go pick those tickets up," Cody said.
"Now we'll be able to tell that guy that was badgering us for a while that we were there when the Rock came back after seven years out of the game," Bailey said. "I can't wait."
Two weeks later
1492 Valencia Drive
Reefside, CA
"I got you…well, us…the best birthday present anyone can ask for," Kimberly says to Tommy as they head into Tommy's small living room.
There, resting next to the fireplace, was something Tommy couldn't believe and his jaw dropped.
"Survivor Series tickets? No WAY!" Tommy shouted.
"That's right," Kim said. "Remember we're going to be on tour on the east coast around that time…we got stops in Toronto, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC and Philly around that time. So I just figured I'd get Survivor Series tickets while we can."
"Oh my God we're going to get to see the Rock wrestle in his first match in seven years. I don't believe it," Tommy said.
"I couldn't believe it either," Hayley said walking in. "And I've got even better news."
"What's that?" Tommy said.
"The kids are gonna be there too!" Hayley said.
"It gets even better, not even I knew about this!" Kim said. "Then again you're probably as close to them as any one of us."
"They got them right away, Marcus at St. John's ordered them from Madison Square Garden," Hayley said. "God they couldn't wait to call me right after they got the tickets, especially after they knew that Rock would probably wrestle. They love the hell out of me for some reason."
"Probably because you can relate to them, being a civilian that's close to our group and knows what we're about," Kim said. "I think they also secretly love you because you love Boston and have connections."
Hayley nodded…it was true, part of the reason the Boston fans were so close to the group was because Hayley and Tommy in particular knew Boston and still loved the place.
"I think we shouldn't say anything to the kids about Survivor Series," Kim said. "We should show up and surprise them."
"Then that's what we'll do," Tommy said. "Have you given thought to doing a Boston concert for the kids some time next year?"
"Working on it," Kim said. "I had Phil call TD Garden the last day or two to see what openings they have. They would be ecstatic to have us, they just have to find a rare date when the Bruins, Celtics or anyone else isn't playing there."
November 14, 2011
TD Garden
Boston, Massachusetts
90 minutes before Raw
"Damn, I love being back home," Zack Martin said. "Not only do we have tickets for Survivor Series, we get to see The Rock TONIGHT!"
"And that's worthy of high fives all around," Bailey said. "God, I remember watching The Rock as a young girl in Kansas…I thought he was SO hot and I dreamed of having his kids for so many years."
"It's tough for me," Addison said. "I'm originally from Chicago and love CM Punk but I'm not a fan girl like the guy who gives you shit all the time, Cody. The Rock was my first love and still is. Rock is the very reason I watched wrestling growing up."
"Say, why didn't Maya come again?" Bailey said.
"Classes at U-Conn, she's got em early tomorrow," Cody said. "She wanted so badly to come when I told her Mick Foley was going to be here…Maya is a huge Mick Foley fan. Woody wanted to come too but he's got early classes tomorrow…he's from Cleveland and loves The Miz."
"I miss Mick Foley so much too," Zack said. "I just hope he doesn't kiss John Cena's butt tonight because I know the man loves Cena…heaven help us, I don't get it, but he does."
"I believe that's our station right there," Bailey said.
"You know it," Cody said. "Let's pull in, get on the green line and go to the Garden. I'd love to get some autographs before the show starts."
"I want to get Mark Henry's autograph, myself," Addison said.
"I know, you love your heels all right," Bailey said.
"I know, I just love what Mark Henry's been doing the last few months. I'm old enough to remember, we are all old enough to remember when Mark was just a mid-carder. Now he's the World Heavyweight Champion," Addison said.
"Let's just hope Cole doesn't ruin the show tonight," Zack said.
Just before Raw goes on the air
Food and drinks in hand, and autographs well in hand as well, the small group had their ring-side seats, ready for Raw.
"So how many pics did you send the guys?" Bailey said.
"A lot of them," Cody said. "I snapped a lot of the superstars while we were all getting autographs and forwarded them. Green and Yellow Records are on tour right now, actually they are in Pittsburgh tonight so they are relying on me to get them pictures."
"What did they say?" Zack said.
"Tanya texted me and said, 'I am so jealous, I wish I could be there,'" Cody said. "Trent complimented me and said I have amazing picture taking. Kim and Tommy were both very happy for us. They're actually going to see the Penguins play tomorrow night and then they'll be in Philly Thursday for concert."
20 minutes later
TD Garden was screaming as WWE Champion CM Punk had noted heel announcer troll Michael Cole in the anaconda vice submission hold as Cody furiously snapped off pictures, sending them off as fast as he could get them.
As Punk left the arena and Jim Ross came out to announce, if only briefly, Zack said, "You got all of that right?"
"You bet I did," Cody said. "Already sent the pictures. Adam was ecstatic when he saw the photo of poor pathetic Cole. Tommy and Kim said they almost laughed their butts off in Pittsburgh at dinner seeing the photos of JR dancing. Maya and Woody are loving things as is Marcus."
"That was hilarious, wasn't it?" Addison remarked.
About 2 hours later
TD Garden is roaring again, this time because 'FINALLY' The Rock has come back to Boston!
"Do they still want pictures?" Zack asked Cody as the Rock did his poses in the ring.
"They said they're watching so they said take pictures if you want but they are all watching," Cody said. "I for one am going to get what I can and just enjoy the moment."
As he said this, he snapped off a couple of pictures and saved them to his phone, but didn't send them yet.
20 minutes later, Rock had done his epic promo, hit Rock Bottoms on Miz and Truth and the show was over.
After they sent all the pictures they could send, they headed out of TD Garden.
"Man, that was unreal! Rock looks like he's been in shape!" Zack said.
"Indeed," Bailey remarked. "I see a lot of people at Yale who wonder how in-shape Rock will be in Sunday. I'm going to make a prediction and say he will surprise some people with his performance. I think he still has it."
"I agree, my little love bug," Cody said. "I think Cena is going to be surprised, I think Rock is going to steal his spotlight Sunday and I will love every minute of it."
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, same time
Meanwhile, near the confluence of the Three Rivers at the Fairmont Pittsburgh, Kim was having a whale of a time going through the pictures the kids had sent.
"Man, that's just sweet…I really don't care for The Real World. The Rock Bottom to the Miz…now THAT is awesome," Kim said.
"I don't share the same opinion as you…I like the Miz actually and think he gets a bit underrated. But it's great to see the Rock back and looking good. Looks like he's ready to go for Sunday," Tommy said. "When we see the kids this weekend, we'll have to compliment Cody. These are some terrific pictures though they are at ringside."
