AN: I'm going to admit it, this story is inspired by Suspicious Initials 'Double RKO' story, albeit with a different plot and set in a different time era.
Chapter 1: Interference
"Wasteland on Orton! This match is surely done!" Michael Cole yelled in response to Wade Barrett heaving the WWE Champion onto his broad shoulders and then slamming him back to the ring mat, in what could be described as an inverted Samoan Drop, the fallen WWE champion was surely defeated, after all he had suffered an attack from behind before the match even started and unfortunately for Randy Orton he had sustained what looked like a knee injury.
However, despite the clear clean victory that seemed all but certain that would make Wade Barrett the first British WWE Champion in history, his arch nemesis John Cena exploded from the crowd and charged into the ring. Cena quickly pulled the referee out and ring and sent him carrening to the arena floor seemingly knocking the official out. The crowd, mostly kids of course erupted in a massive cheer
By this point, John Cena and Wade Barrett has been feuding through-out the WWE since the early summer right through to November. Cena on one occasion was even forced to join Barrett's group called the Nexus (a group that contained rookie, but potent young superstars) due to a loss sustained by Cena to Barrett in a one-on-one match at Hell in a Cell two months prior. However due to Cena's refusal to aid Barrett in winning the WWE championship the night before at Survivor Series, Cena had been fired from the WWE, due to Barrett's control over his contract. However the beloved face of the WWE was back with vengeance. With a smug smile the 9-time WWE champion slid into the ring and promptly attacked his nemesis. The 6 foot 1 brown haired superstar heaved the taller Barrett into his shoulders in a fireman's carry before slamming him back-first onto the canvas in what he called the 'Attitude Adjustment'. Adding insult to injury, per se, Cena then began punch the grounded Barrett repeatedly. Suddenly the rest of Nexus (consisting of David Otunga, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Husky Harris and Michael McGillicutty) burst out from the backstage area and charged towards the ring to confront Cena who was still pounding the Nexus leader.
Taking the smartest possible action Cena quickly slid out of the ring and retreated through the crowd with the members of Nexus hot on his tail. This of course left Randy Orton and the Nexus leader, Wade Barrett sprawled on the ring canvas. A new referee quickly made his way to the ring to replace the official who still lay on the outside of the ring.
Barrett was the first to his feet and made his way over the WWE champion who was slowly, but surely getting to his feet with the aid of the ring ropes. Then suddenly Orton got to his feet, leapt into the air and grabbed the Englishman around the neck and planted him face first into the canvas in a move which Orton called the RKO (a version of the jumping cutter manoeuvre) every fan in the arena jumped to their feet cheering. Orton then quickly hooked the strong legs of Barrett and pinned him
"One!" the referee called slamming his right hand into the mat counting the pin.
"Two!"
"Three!" The timekeepers bell rang, signalling the end of the match, against all possible odds, Randy Orton, perhaps the most popular WWE superstar had won the match. By this point the WWE fans were cheering very loudly, Orton, their hero had defeated the unpopular Wade Barrett.
"Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion, RANDY ORTON!" Justin Roberts, the RAW ring announcer boomed. Orton slowly rose to his feet as his theme song, Voices boomed over the arena's speakers, still needing the ring ropes to support himself, the referee handed the prestigious WWE Championship belt over to Orton, who despite his injuries raised the championship over his head.
AWESOME!
Suddenly the arena erupted in boos, the Money in the Bank winner, the Miz, one of the most despised wrestlers in the WWE ran down to the ring, briefcase in hand and promptly slid into the ring. His lackey, Alex Riley accompanied his mentor down the ring, a smug smirk was etched on his face, he knew exactly what his mentor was about to do. Orton stared at the smaller 6 foot wrestler, not intimidated one bit.
The Miz, as cocky and over-confident as ever handed his Money in the Bank briefcase over to the referee who then promptly handed it over to Justin Roberts at ringside
"The Miz, is now cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase. As a result this match is set for one fall, and is for the WWE Championship!" It was official, the Miz had picked his moment, when the champion was at his most weakest. The Money in the Bank briefcase was won by the Miz in the RAW Money in the Bank ladder match at the Money in the Bank Pay-per-View earlier that July. Winning the briefcase gave the winner a contract that allowed them to cash it in to have a match against a champion of their choosing, any time he wanted to. Cunningly the Miz had picked what looked like the perfect moment.
As the bell rang Orton charged towards the fresh Miz who easily stopped the charge with a simple Clothesline, as a result Orton crashed to the mat. Taking full advantage, the Miz then started to attack Orton's injured knee to wear the bigger, powerful WWE champion down to a point where the Miz could easily win the match. The WWE fans were mixed in their reactions, some wanted the Miz to win while most wanted Orton to do them all a favour and punt the unpopular superstar's head off.
The Miz then dragged Orton over to the steel posts that supported the ring and proceeded to bash Orton's injured knee against the unforgiving steel post, again the crowd erupted in boos. Orton writhed in pain as the Miz rolled back onto the ring and cockily posed which of course garnered more jeers from the crowd. However, despite the almost impossible odds, Orton mounted a comeback with multiple punches and even landed his signature snap powerslam. The WWE universe coiled in anticipation as the 'The Viper' Randy Orton quickly got into position for the RKO, Orton slammed the ring canvas with his fists, pumping himself up as the Miz groggily got to his feet. Orton then leapt to the air and wrapped his arms around the neck of the Miz ready to bring him face down onto the mat.
However, much to the dismay of the WWE fandom, the Miz expertly wrapped his arms around Orton's own arms locking them into a Full Nelson and then swept Orton's legs from underneath him causing Orton to fall face first to the mat in a move that the Miz called the 'Skull Crushing Finale' (a version of the Full Nelson Facebuster). The Miz quickly went for the cover...
"One!"
"Two!"
"Th..."The referee was interrupted by a WWE fan jumping over the railing at ringside and promptly running towards the Miz's apprentice, Alex Riley and then speared the wrestler to the floor. The referee, distracted by the intrusion of the fan turned to deal with the disturbance, and as a result, the Miz's pin attempt on Randy Orton, which should have and would have crowned the Miz the new WWE champion. In frustration the Miz got up off the mat and started to complain to the referee.
The intruding fan, bore a striking resemblance to Randy Orton in his younger days, the intruder was pretty well built physically and easily stood at 6 foot 5. Due to his size the fan was easily holding off the security guards who were attempting to remove him from the arena.
As a result of all the commotion that was delaying the match, Orton slowly but surely rose to his feet, clearly favouring his uninjured leg, the WWE champion hobbled over to the distracted Miz, turned him around and promptly delivered the RKO. Orton quickly went for the cover, the crowd erupted in cheers.
"One"
"Two"
"Three!"
Orton's theme song, 'Voices' played, and for the second time that night, Orton was handed the WWE title belt, he raised the belt into the air in victory and in response the WWE fandom roared with cheers. Orton then turned his icy glare towards the intruding fan that had helped him to win the match. The fan then climbed into the ring the outside of the ring was littered with defeated security guards, the resemblance between the two men was remarkable, they could even be mistaken as brothers, the fan shared the same hair colour and even facial features, they were almost identical. The two stared each down, the fans in attendance collectively held their breath. However much to the surprise of the WWE fans the two men embraced and celebrated. Raw ended with the two men standing on opposite turnbuckles, both striking the famous 'Orton Legend Killer pose'.
But the question was; what was Randy Orton's connection to the fan whom had saved his championship reign?
AN: This chapter was purposely short. Please leave a review
