A/N: Third time's the charm right? Seriously, why can't I keep this story going. OKAY! This time I am going to keep with this story as it is. No stops. No nothing!
Off-Screen: 1st POV
On-Screen: 3rd POV
Off-Screen, Backstage:
Walking through backstage was nostalgic for me, though I was bit anti-social as I don't really talk to anyone backstage. It wasn't because I didn't like anyone backstage, I just like to be on my own.
Arriving at my destination, which was Triple H's 'office', I knocked on the door only to hear Levesque shout 'come in!'
Entering the room, I saw Paul Levesque...in a suit.
"I must've suffered brain damage cause you're wearing a suit." I said to Levesque who just glared playfully.
"Why does everyone think that? It's just a suit jeez." Paul groaned.
"And that hair...christ were you worrying about a bald spot appearing like Shawn. You could have worn a hat." I continued to mock Hunter who kept glaring, but we suddenly chuckled with each other.
"Okay, I need to talk to you about your debut." Hunter went into business mode, which is a new thing for me.
"Basically during the rumble match Vince wants his new pet project to win the royal rumble. However the fans want someone else to win, the debacle at last year's Royal Rumble nearly made Wrestlemania 30 a failure." Paul started his plan when the door knocked.
After Paul called for the person to come in , the door opened to show Bryan Danielson aka Daniel Bryan. He looked at Paul and I before saying.
"I'll just wait outside till you are done if you are in a meeting." Paul shook his head and indicated with his hand to come in.
Bryan and I nodded to each other in respect, I practically was impressed with the 'American Dragon' with his stuff from Japan, England etc. Bryan stood beside me and both of our attention was on Paul.
"Bryan I'm going to be blunt but you are not winning the rumble match." Levesque told Bryan, who nodded but I could see annoyance in his eyes. I would to, being overlooked just because Vince likes some other guy was one of the reasons I left.
"However I want to make sure we don't have another incident like we did last year. So I'm going to give you two a storyline. The premise is basically Jack returns during the rumble and Bryan will eliminate him. Jack, now pissed off, will attack Bryan and eliminate him. This means you will turn heel Jack. Hopefully the crowd will be interested to have a match between you two." Paul told us. I was fine with it. Getting to work with one of the best wrestlers and being able to play heel. However, I didn't want to work with someone who felt uncomfortable with the storyline.
I turned to Bryan. "It's up to you, I mean I'm up for it but we don't have to do this storyline if you don't want to." I said, but Bryan immediately replied.
"Oh no it's fine. Perfect really. Better to be given an angle to work with than being left out of a PPV." I agree with that, it was basically the unspoken statement around the locker room. Paul nodded.
"Okay then. You two get ready for tonight. Oh and try not to mess it up." Paul said that last part in a mocking tone. I shook my head in amusement and left the room with Bryan.
"So how was Japan?" Bryan asked me. I answered with.
"I think I can't feel pain anymore." I moaned, which made Bryan laugh.
"Yeah, having matches with them can do that to you."
We parted ways and I walked into my locker room and waited for the show to start.
After watching the five matches, including the pre-show, I was disappointed with the Ascension vs New Age Outlaws and the women's-sorry Diva's match. I guess WWE is going to have a troublesome year already. However I did enjoy the Lesnar vs Rollins vs Cena match. Easily best match of the night.
I just got dressed into my attire, that I wore when I was in Japan, and got myself ready at the gorilla position. Watching the amount of people rushing around made me laugh, it even brought back memories the past Royal Rumbles.
Knowing that it will be awhile before my number was called, I just took out my phone and headphones to listen to music.
On-Screen, Royal Rumble Match:
After a dominating performance from Bray Wyatt, eliminating five competitors, his dominance was stopped by Daniel Bryan entering at #10.
Daniel had just taken Bray Wyatt down with a Hurricanrana from the top turnbuckle, when Fandango had entered at #11.
Bryan and Fandango mostly had a little back and forth contest when the countdown for twelve began.
Off-Screen, Gorilla Position (before the countdown began):
I took a deep breath and tried to keep the smile from growing on my face...that and hoping the crowd will respond well.
I felt someone clap my shoulder and I turned to see it was Hunter.
"You good?" Hunter asked. I smiled back and answered.
"Yeah, just nervous."
"I know what that's like. The crowd will pop for you...hopefully." Hunter teasingly said at the last word, I glared at him and was about to banter back when I heard the countdown had begun. I walked towards the stage entrance as I heard a good luck from Hunter. I breathed in and out before putting a mask on that covered the right half of my face and it was a jackal made of fire, but it was coloured blue. The jackal's eye was red.
Name: Jack Calaway
Wrestling Name: Jackal (WWE 2000-2007/2015-Present), Jack Callous (WCW 1998-1999/ROH/PWG/ASW/NWA UK Hammerlock/NJPW 2007-2014).
Height: 6'10
Weight: 305 lbs
Body Type: Looks like Cesaro's.
Hair: Black messy straight hair that is shoulder blade length, always pulled into ponytail.
Facial Hair:Black, garibaldi beard that goes down to the top of his pectorals.
Eye Colour: Grey
Born: September 18th, 1982
Age: 32
Born: Houston, Texas
Billed From: Death Valley (WWE)/ Houston, Texas (NJPW, WCW, ROH, PWG, ASW, NWA UK Hammerlock)
Attire: Black wrestling tights that tuck into black under the knee boots and black kickpads with black kneepads. Around his waist he wears a white belt with a metal black jackal's face as the belt buckle. On his arms he wears black gloves and an elbow pad on his right arm. Down the right pant leg is a white skeleton of a jackal and down the left pant leg is a jackal engulfed in blue fire.
Entrance Attire: A black leather, hooded, surcoat that is shin length, with buttons vertically going down his left pectoral. He also has a mask with a jackal that looks like it was made of fire. The mask is coloured blue and it covers the right side of his face with its eye being red.
Entrance Theme: Sober by Tool
Finishers: Tombstone Piledriver, Vertical Suplex Flatliner/ The 47th Effect (Jack lifts up his opponent for a vertical suplex but then jumps onto his back while quickly puts his arm, that's around his opponent's head, across his opponent's chest and his opponent falls onto their front).
Bio: Growing up, Jack watched the WWE growing up, and became invested in the idea of becoming a WWE wrestler. However with no way of getting trained nearby, Jack ran away from home and did a twelve hour journey to the WCW Power Plant in Atlanta, Georgia. There he lied about his age and trained, he learned at a fast rate which got the attention of Eric Bischoff. After a year full of training non-stop, Jack was given the green light to start wrestling on Monday Nitro in early-1998. Despite being 6'10, Jack was quite agile for his height, and was able to wow the audience with it, where he won the WCW United States Title. Then in mid-1999 Jack jumped ship to the WWF and for eight years, he has wrestled for the company winning multiple championships. However during 2006 and 2007, Jack wasn't given any direction, no storylines or high-profile matches. So he left the company, it was during the last couple of months of 2007 when he went to the independent promotions: Ring of Honour, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, All-Star Wrestling and NWA UK Hammerlock. After that Jack had signed a contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he was trained in the Puroresu style of Japan. While he was there Jack had made numerous friends and considered staying in Japan for the rest of his career. When he had received a call from Paul Levesque, aka Triple H.
Championships:
WWE Intercontinental Championship: 7x
WWE European Championship: 3x
WWE Tag Team Championships: 2x
WCW/WWE United States Championship: 4x
WWE Hardcore Championship: 1x
ROH World Championship: 1x
PWG World Championship: 1x
IWGP Heavyweight Championship: 2x
IWGP Intercontinental Championship: 1x
Family: Mark Calaway/Undertaker (Older Brother)
Michelle McCool (Sister-in-Law)
Gunner (Nephew)
Chasey (Niece)
Gracie (Niece)
Kaia (Niece)
Other: Has multiple dark blue tattoos around his body: Kanji for 'Victory' around his right arm, he has the sixth and tenth rib tattoo'd on both sides of his body, on his left shoulder blade is a skeletal wing, finally he has a tribal tattoo that covers his entire left forearm.
On-Screen, Royal Rumble:
"Here comes number twelve!" Cole said like he couldn't wait.
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BUZZ!
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The crowd weren't sure what was happening, and started to boo when the lights went out. Some fans thought it was the Undertaker and cheered.
Oooooowhooooooo!
The crowd suddenly exploded.
The sudden bass notes of Sober by Tool blew through the arena.
Blue flames spouted from the stage, as the crowd was being vocal in their shock. While the Fandango, Bryan and Wyatt were all staring at the entrance ramp in the same way.
Slowly a figure dressed in a dark, hooded and studded surcoat walked out of the curtain. His half mask gleaming in the lights.
"It is! He's here! Jackal at number twelve, has returned to the WWE!" Cole shouted into his headset.
Jackal walked down the ramp and increased his speed when he reached the end of the ramp. Jackal quickly entered the ring over the top rope. He stood in front of the top rope and looked between the three men in front of him.
Jackal slowly reached for his hood and threw it back revealing his face, his mask gaining the attention of everyone in the arena.
"Whoa!" King exclaimed.
Jackal took off his surcoat, and his mask, he glared at the three men. Taking his shot, Fandango went to attack the giant, however his face met Jackal's boot.
The crowd oohed and Jackal ran at Wyatt, who stood up but was leaning on the turnbuckles. Jackal clothslined Bray into the corner, before running towards the opposite turnbuckles, he turned around and ran towards Bray to clothesline him again.
Jackal stopped in the middle of the ring when Daniel Bryan stepped up to the challenge. The audience liked the idea of these two facing each other and were vocal about it.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
"The Well Fargo Centre has come unglued!." Cole shouted.
Jackal and Daniel Bryan glared at each other. Daring each other to make the first move, Jackal decided he would by pushing Bryan towards the ropes. Daniel rebounded off the ropes and dropkicked Jackal's leg, causing the giant to drop to one knee.
Bryan quickly ran towards the ropes and tried to use his Running Knee finisher, but Jackal threw his hand at Daniel's throat.
"Jackal has Daniel by the throat!" Cole shouted...again.
Jackal lifted Bryan and kept him in the air with one arm. Before throwing Bryan down to the mat for a Chokeslam.
"Thunderous Chokeslam from the Lone Jackal!" Cole said.
"Ball game!" JBL called out.
Jackal went to pick up Bryan but he was interrupted by Fandango, the crowd booed a little. The ballroom dancer throw forearm clubs to Jackal's back. The Lone Jackal stood to his full height and turned towards Fandango.
"I'd leave the ring Fandango! Your career might end tonight." JBL said.
Fandango backed up a little before going for a punch however it was blocked when Jackal kicked it away. Fandango turned 360 degrees into a right forearm smash to the jaw. The clap like sound echoed throughout the arena and made the crowd vocally cringe.
OOOHHHHH!
"Oh my god, that forearm just knocked Fandango into next week!" Jerry Lawler shouted. Fandango staggered bo-legged and was grabbed by Jackal and thrown over the top rope.
"Fandango going to the showers-Wait a minute!" Cole shouted as Bray Wyatt tried to eliminate Jackal but the giant was able to kick Wyatt away.
"Jackal, nearly taken out by Bray." Cole commentated as the countdown for #13 started, Jackal quickly knocked down Wyatt with a clothesline.
"Here comes number thirteen."
10!
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1! BUZZ!
Stardust's music hit and the weird man himself jumped out of the curtain onto the stage in a purple and black skin tight suit, with purple, white and black facepaint. Jackal turned towards the weird man with a blank face.
"Well." Cole started. "This is the first Royal Rumble match for, Stardust." Michael finished with an emphasis on Stardust. JBL then went on to say that 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan won the Royal Rumble match at this spot but did say.
"However he is going to face one of the most dangerous monsters in the history of the WWE. I don't like his chances."
Stardust jumped onto the apron and fearlessly, or stupidly, hissed at Jackal who now had a confused look in his eyes. Jackal didn't dwell on that though and went to uppercut the weird man, only for Stardust to get in the way and quickly rake Jackal's eyes. The giant staggered backwards till he stopped in the middle of the ring. Stardust took his shot and springboarded off the ropes and tried to deliver an elbow drop.
Stardust had his throat grabbed by Jackal instead and was pulled into the air before being thrown down for a Chokeslam.
"Chokeslam again!" Cole shouted. The crowd cheered Jackal on but quickly turned quiet when Wyatt and Bryan teamed up to attack Jackal.
"Who ever thought they would see the day that Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan would team up?" Cole commentated, JBL quickly said back with an annoyed tone.
"Would you face the Jackal on your own?! This monster has won over twenty championships in his career, even the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the same as Brock Lesnar!" JBL finished as Jackal was able to power out and drop both Bryan and Wyatt with elbows. The Lone Monster saw Stardust barely able to stand up, when Stardust did Jackal ran towards the ropes before bouncing off of them to deliver a single leg dropkick.
"Oh my god!" Cole shouted as the smacking sound reached towards the rafters. Jackal simply stood and pulled Stardust to a standing position by his hair, then easily thrown him over the top rope.
"There goes Stardust-Oh my god!" Cole suddenly screamed as Daniel Bryan had thrown Wyatt through the ropes then performed a suicide dive onto the Eater of Worlds. Jackal stood in the middle of the ring and looked at the stage as the countdown started.
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BANG! Yo it's me! It's D.D.P!
The crowd started to heavily cheer as the Master of the Diamond Cutter walked out of the curtain and onto the stage. He looked over the crowd before throwing his hands up for his hand sign. He threw them down and ran to the ring.
"Number 14, Diamond Dallas Page! Second Royal Rumble for the legendary three time WCW World Champion, DDP." Cole said as DDP slid into the ring, and stood up, ready to fight but met Jackal's unimpressed look. The crowd chanting 'DDP!' but the two veterans only kept their eyes on each other.
Almost lightning quick, Jackal hit DDP with a left jab, stunning DDP. The former WCW star stumbled backwards as Jackal quickly added more jabs. DDP tried to cover up but was pushed back into the corner. Jackal ran towards the opposite turnbuckles before running towards Page for a Clothesline.
Using his veteran instincts, DDP moved out of the way, causing Jackal to hit the turnbuckles which stunned the 6'10 giant. Jackal turned around only to be pulled into the Diamond Cutter.
"Diamond Cutter!" Cole shouted as the crowd popped. DDP stood up and looked around the crowd again, missing Jackal sitting up. A camera caught the furious face of the Lone Jackal.
"I think DDP just made the Jackal mad!" King said. Jackal stood to his feet and glared at DDP's back waiting for the legend to turn around. The Lone Monster raised his hand, indicating what move he was about to do.
"DDP! I wouldn't turn around!" JBL said shortly. However Page did just that and his throat was grabbed.
"Another Chokeslam coming!" Cole said as King made a short and small noise. Jackal lifted DDP, however in mid-air Page grabbed Jackal's head and dragged him down for a picture perfect Diamond Cutter. Jackal rolled to the other side of the ring.
"Diamond Cutter! What a counter by Diamond Dallas Page!" Cole screamed into his headset. The crowd went insane as DDP posed for the crowd again but was immediately struck at the back of his neck by Bray Wyatt. The crowd booed as the Eater of Worlds viciously attacked the legend.
"Fist slammed right into the back, base of the skull of Diamond Dallas Page- hey whoa!" King started to stumble of his words but was saved by DDP delivering another Diamond Cutter but this time on Wyatt. DDP stood again and threw his hands up for his hand sign before throwing them down and screaming 'Bang!' and the whole audience joined in.
The countdown buzzed and Rusev had walked on the stage, waving the russian flag left and right. He entered the ring and quickly hit a superkick on DDP then easily eliminated him from Royal Rumble. Jackal stood up, his head clear from the Diamond Cutter, and gave Rusev a superkick of his own. Knocking the Bulgarian off his feet.
Jackal leant on the ropes, his back facing away from the other competitors. Which was his mistake. Daniel Bryan quickly entered the ring and picked Jackal up and with a quick burst of strength, eliminated Jackal from the rumble. The giant landed on his feet then was confused...was the crowd cheering that he got eliminated?
"Oh my god! Oh my god! Jackal is eliminated from the Rumble!" Cole shouted in shock. The crowd cheered loudly, angering Jackal, they were still cheering him losing his shot at main eventing Wrestlemania! He gave them every blood, sweat and tears, and they just spat in his face! Jackal looked up to see Daniel was on the apron, he ran around the ring and jumped on the apron before superkicking Daniel off the apron. The crowd's shocked sound made Jackal smirk.
"That's what you get for turning your back's on me!" Jackal mentally shouted in his mind as the crowd immediately booed the Lone Monster,
"What the hell! Jackal just kicked Bryan off the apron! Daniel's dream off main eventing Wrestlemania has come to a screeching halt." Cole said as Jackal jumped onto the mat below, before looking at the crowd, almost basking in their boos and anger.
No! No! No! No! No! No!
Jackal moved towards Bryan's prone body and grabbed Daniel's hair, Jackall picked him up before pulling him into a Tombstone Piledriver position. The crowd started to become apocalyptic at Jackal's move. He didn't care for them any more, and he never will again.
And with that thought, he dropped to his knees, driving Bryan's head into the floor.
"No! Oh my god! Jackal's lost it!" Cole shouted in shock, even King and JBL was staring in shock. Jackal simply stood to his feet and walked calmly, like he didn't just nearly paralyze a man, towards the curtain. He stopped at the stage before turning slightly to glare at the almost comatose body of the former WWE Champion. He just smirked and walked backstage, the crowd booing heavily.
Tweets:
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Author's Notes:
Okay, tell me if I have missed anything or need something to improve my writing. However if you are just going to flame me without any constructive criticism, then I'll just DELETE your 'review'.
