A NEW BEGINNING
(A/N: This story is coming about due to my total disgust for the current situation of the WWE women's division. I have no idea where some of this is going to go, but feel free to join me on the ride. Reviews are always welcome (I live for them), and as usual, I don't own any of the people in this story, WWE does.)
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 – Chicago, IL
Some generic background music came over the PA as the WWE Divas made their way to ringside to be the lumberjills for the upcoming match. Justin Roberts began his announcements:
"This match is scheduled for one fall and is a unification match. Making her way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, the reigning WWE Divas Champion, Melina!" The red carpet was brought out and Melina made her way to the ring, climbed the ropes and did her usual split before slipping into the ring. Justin continued. "Her opponent: from Palatka, Florida, representing the co-Women's Champions, Michelle McCool!" Michelle made her way out to the ring. From the apron, she glared at her former BFF, Layla El, then stepped into the ring.
"And introducing now, to present the new WWE Women's Championship belt to the winner, WWE Hall Of Famer, Wendi Richter!" Wendi walked out carrying a pillow with the new Women's title belt on it. She walked down the aisle and into the ring, showed the belt to Michelle and Melina, then to the fans before stepping out of the ring and having a seat at ringside. The referee called for the bell and the match was underway.
The match started off with Melina getting the better of Michelle, until Michelle stuck her finger in Melina's eye and took advantage of it. Michelle threw everything she had at her, but grew increasingly frustrated with her inability to put Melina away. As Melina struggled to her feet, Michelle backed up to the ropes, preparing to give her a big boot as soon as she was standing. When Melina got to her feet, Michelle prepared to charge, but Layla reached in and tripped Michelle, causing her to fall face-first into the mat. As Michelle got up, Melina stretched her leg up behind Michelle's head and dropped her to the mat with the Sunset Split. Melina went for the cover and got the three-count.
The decision was announced: "Here is your winner, and Unified Women's Champion, Melina!" Wendi presented Melina the new belt and gave her a hug. Melina began celebrating with the other divas as her opponent looked on, outraged. Standing in the ring, Michelle was furious as she watched Melina head away from the ring in triumph, but was even more outraged at the smirk Layla gave her.
RAW – SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 – Indianapolis, IN
Tonight's women's match was a tag team affair, pitting Maryse and Tamina Uso against Gail Kim and the new Unified Women's Champion, Melina. Gail and Tamina started the match. It went back and forth, but in the end, Melina hit Maryse with the Extreme Makeover and scored the pin for her team. The announcement was made. "Here are your winners: the team of Gail Kim and Melina!" The two raised their hands in victory, Gail holding Melina's right hand with her left – then grabbed Melina's arm with both hands, raised her foot and hit the Eat Defeat on her own partner. Gail continued beating on Melina, then locked in an Octopus Stretch. Officials came down to the ring to break it up, and Gail released the hold. Satisfied that her message had been heard, she headed up the aisle to the stage as they tended to Melina.
Later, in the backstage interview area, Gail was asked to explain her actions. She answered, "Ever since I came back to WWE, I have worked and slaved and sacrificed and been the good girl and what do I have to show for it? Nothing! Melina sat out most of the year and as soon as she comes back, the WWE brass handed her a title shot on a silver platter. She didn't have to work her way back up or anything. I'm sick and tired of her getting special treatment from the higher-ups. She's going to find out first-hand what happens when she has to deal with a real woman. Melina, when you step into the ring with me, you'll be leaving without the Unified Women's Title, I guarantee it!"
SMACKDOWN – SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 – Bloomington, IL
It was rematch time on Smackdown as WWE Unified Women's Champion, Melina, was set to defend against the woman she defeated for the title, Michelle McCool. Michelle was still angry over what had happened a few days earlier, and looked to prove that her loss was nothing but a fluke.
As soon as the bell rang, Michelle after Melina like an uncaged beast, wreaking havoc on the Champion. As Michelle prepared to finish off Melina, Layla El walked out onto the stage. Michelle pointed at her former partner-in-crime, then at her opponent and said, "Watch and learn". Michelle picked up Melina and tried to set up the Faith Breaker, but Melina would not co-operate with her plans and turned it into a surprise pinning combination. Melina scored the win for a successful title defense. The champion grabbed her belt and headed up the aisle and up the ramp, the proud victor.
After the commercial, Michelle McCool was still in the ring. She now had a folding chair and a microphone in her hands. She opened the chair and yelled, "This is completely unfair! I was robbed! And I'm not leaving from this spot until I get another shot at the title!" Michelle sat down in the chair, folded her arms across her chest and waited, much to the aggravation of the fans.
Eventually, some familiar music came over the PA, and Layla El came out onto the stage with a mic in her hand. She looked out to the ring and said, "Face it, Michelle – you lost! Accept it. You're a loser, and you always were. You were nothing without me before, and you're nothing without me now. You needed me, but I don't need you. I didn't need you muscling in and taking half of MY women's title belt. I didn't need a 'co-champion'. I didn't need a BFF who only cared about herself. So, whatcha gonna do now that you're all alone?"
Before Michelle could answer, Teddy Long's music came on and the Smackdown General Manager came out onto the stage. Teddy borrowed Layla's mic and said, "I'll be honest and fair, Michelle. You have a point. You were robbed. You do deserve a rematch. So, for next week, it will be Michelle McCool vs. Melina one more time. However, if you fail to win the Unified Women's Championship this time, you go to the back of the line. You don't get another shot as long as Melina is champion. That OK with you?"
Still sitting in the middle of the ring, Michelle asked, "Just one thing – what do you plan on doing about HER?", pointing at Layla. "I don't want her costing me another title match. I want her banned from ringside – NO! I want her banned from the building."
Teddy answered her by saying, "I'll do better than that. To make sure she can't interfere, Layla El will be in a personal cage 15 feet above the ring. Is that good enough for you?" Michelle said, "Yes" and stood up to leave the ring, ending her hijacking of the show.