Guys, I am extremely sorry about the delay in this chapter. I had finals, moving back home, updating my other story, a stained glass to finish, and I've been having crazy hours at work. ANd, on a much sadder note, my grandmother took a turn for the worse and passed away Friday morning, so I was busy with hospital/nursing home visits and then family things as well as the viewing and funeral. So, this chapter, a lot of it was trying to keep my mind off of everything, especially the matches, so if they aren't up to par, I apologize.
Anyway, here's chapter 4. Hopefully I'll have the new chapter up soon. Until then...I don't own anyone but Felicity. This is coauthored by "Instant Classic Superstar Pac", unless he changed his name like he talked about doing. Like I said, these last few weeks have made me loose my mind. ENJOY!
Christian stepped out of the bathroom, a tee-shirt and basketball shorts on, having just changed. He glanced over to the opposite side of the room where Felicity was sitting Indian-style, reading through Monster by Frank Perrertti on her bed.
He took a seat on his own bed as he noticed something beside her, and, not quite sure what it was, cocked his head to the side. "Hey Liss?"
"Eh?" She responded, not looking up from her book.
"What's that?"
She looked up at him. "What?"
"There." He pointed beside her.
She glanced by her side and her lips turned up into a small smirk as she picked up the picture beside her and held it up so he could see.
It was a picture of Edge, Christian, and Felicity, while the boys were the WWE Champion and the TNA Heavyweight Champion respectfully. She was standing between them at one of Christian's parties while both of them had their belts on, their arms around each other and big smiles plastered on their faces.
"Oh. It's just a picture of you, me, and Adam from a couple years back." She explained with a shrug. "I use it as a bookmark."
Christian looked at her for a moment, then at the book she had turned back to, which she was nearly finished with. She hadn't read the book any since they had been on the road together, and, knowing how busy her WWE schedule was and how her living situation with Archer was, it was obvious she had been working on the book for a while, long before the two of them had patched things up.
"Diamond?" He questioned again, causing her to look up at him, a ghost of a smile being seen on her lips as she heard Christian use his old name for her.
It came about when Christian first watched her play hockey. Although she was one of the skinniest and prettiest girls out there, she was the hardest hitting player and could take a huge hit and it not phase her. She reminded him of a diamond, something that looks cute and harmless at first glance, but was actually the toughest material around.
"Yeah Bub."
"How long have you been using that as a bookmark?"
She moved her jaw to the side and glanced upward, a thoughtful look on her face. "Um…about three months or so now." She said with a nod before giving him a questioning look. "Why?"
Christian sighed before scratching the back of his neck. "Well, just…with how much of a jerk I had been to you, I just…"
"What?"
"I figured you were angry with me and wouldn't want anything to do with me or that remind you of me." He admitted, causing her to sigh and sit her book aside.
"Well, Jay, I'm not going to lie. I was bitter for a while. I was angry at you for making me chose between you and Vance. I thought you were being unfair and unreasonable. I was happy and I just couldn't see why you couldn't be happy for me." She explained before letting out a loud sigh.
"But then, he put his hands on me and he just kept doing it and it kept getting worse and worse…" She explained, tears building in her eyes. She looked up and quickly blinked them away before continuing. "Adam was on Raw, I had pissed away the relationship I had had with you and being with Archer had distanced me from everyone else. I was trapped and I couldn't think of anyway to get out."
"Sometimes after he'd…" She paused for a minute, not knowing how to word it to cause herself and Christian the least amount of pain. "hit me." She finally said, figuring straightforward explanation was the best, although it still produced a look of hatred from Christian. "Or even sometimes while it was happening, I'd think back to when I was growing up. Junior High, High School time and how you and Adam acted around me."
A small smile formed on her face as she thought back to better days. "Like, in Junior High, I'd have practice until 5:30 or 6-ish and Mom and Dad would both be at work still because they were working crazy hours around that time, so I'd walk home." She chuckled slightly. "I still remember your face when you drove by one day and saw me walking. You freaked out! First, you went on about how I could get pneumonia, even though my house was only about a mile and a half away. Then, it was how any psycho could have just grabbed me off the street."
She rolled her eyes. "And God help us when you told Adam that night. He freaked out as bad as you did, even though he walked home by himself from school when he was younger than me." She pointed out. "From that day on, one of you always picked me up after hockey practice and drove me home and if Mom or Dad weren't there yet, you normally stayed and helped me with my homework until you had to leave or they got home."
"When we went to hockey games together, I always sat between you. When we walked through the mall, if there was a sketchy looking group in sight, or honestly, most of the time, I'd walk right in between you guys, generally with one of your arms around my shoulders to make sure nothing happened to me." She shrugged. "I mean, none of those things seemed like a big deal at the time and they were like second nature for you two. But, I always felt safe around you guys. I knew you'd do anything and everything to protect me and I didn't ever have to worry because I was safe."
She sighed as a tear or two slid down her cheek. "I just…I remember the whole time everything was going on with Vance, all I wanted was that feeling back. I just wanted to feel safe and I wanted to be protected, or at least feel like I was worth protecting. That picture just reminded me of better times I guess." She explained. "I mean, I know I did this to myself and all, but…" She said, wiping at her eyes with her hands.
Christian frowned as he stood up before taking a seat next to Felicity, wiping a few of her tears away and sighing. "Aw, Liss." He said, pulling her into a big hug.
"You've got to stop doing this to yourself kiddo." He said after a few moments, resting his chin on top of her head as he continued to hug her.
"Doing what?"
He sighed. "Well..."
At this she pulled away so she could look at him, slightly taken aback because she could tell he was going to be straightforward with her, but gave him a look that told him to continue as she started tracing her tattoo.
"You have to stop blaming yourself, Diamond."He reached over and gently rested his hand atop of hers that was tracing her tattoo, causing her to stop and look up at him,
"Felicity, this is in no way, shape, or form your fault. And I don't want you to think that way, ever."
He paused for a moment before continuing. "And it kills me…" he started, and she could hear the emotion in his voice. "It kills me to know that while all this was going on, all you wanted was someone to protect you, to keep you safe." He paused. "And I should have been the one doing that."
She shook her head, "Jay, I didn't mean it like…"
He gave her a weak smile and nod. "I know." He said before looking at his hands. "I just…you should have been able to come to me. You should have felt safe, been safe. And had I not pushed you away and looked out for you like I always told you I would, then you would have come to me when this started instead of going through this for months." He looked up at her finally, and the heartbreak and guilt in his eyes nearly caused her to tear up.
She sighed. "Bubby." She moved over closer to him and threw her arms around him, burying her head in his chest as he hid his in her shoulder. "Looks like we're both going to need some time to deal with this." She commented as he gently nodded in agreement.
They stayed like that for a minute or two, after which Christian gave her a kiss on the top of the head. "You are worth protecting." He whispered. "Don't you ever forget that."
She looked up at him with a weak smile before he continued. "And if you ever do start to think that you're not, you come talk to me or call up Adam and we'll set you straight, eh? And know that you will always be safe when you're with one of us."
"I know and I love you both to pieces for that." She said, giving Christian a quick peck on the cheek before scooting back and sighing. "I'm sorry I've been acting off lately, it's just…it's gonna take some time before I bounce back I guess."
Christian nodded, giving her an understanding look. "How can I help?"
"Honestly, I don't know." She said with a shrug before giving him a small smile. "I know I feel safe for the first time in a long time and that's helping…a lot." Christian smiled at that as she thought for a second. "I guess just, ya know, being here. Acting normal, but, maybe just slightly more protective than usual, at least until I can stop looking over my shoulder."
"Well, I don't think you even have to ask about the protective thing, because you know I'm going to be watching you like a mother bear…"
He stopped when he looked over and saw the smirk she was giving him. "Oh, shut up. You know I didn't mean to call myself a mother…or a bear." He narrowed his eyes playfully when she snorted in response.
"And, 'acting normal,' eh?" He asked.
Felicity nodded as Captain Charisma looked up towards the ceiling in thought.
"Normal…" He said after a few moments. "Okay…well…um…how about this weather?" He asked, trying to keep the smile from his lips. The blonde woman next to him rolled her eyes and pushed him playfully in the shoulder, a grin on her face.
"What? I mean, seriously Felicity. I say words like 'Chumpstain' and 'reekazoid' and jump off of ladders and through tables for a living. I don't do 'normal' well, kiddo."
She shook her head at him and chuckled lightly. "Fine Jay. Just act like you usually do around me."
"That I can do." He grinned back, glad that he had caused her to smile for a bit. He rested his arm around her as she scooted next to his side, their feet dangling off the edge of the bed.
She moved her head to rest on his shoulder. "Thank you Jay…for everything."
"Anytime, Diamond."
They sat like that, in a comfortable, comforting silence for a little while until Christian spoke up. "Hey Liss, I've been meaning to ask how the knee was. I know you strained your ACL and that's why you stopped wrestling back in July, but…"
"The knees good." She said. "Vance just…thought wrestling gave me too much control or something. After I had to take those few weeks off, when I told him the doctor gave me the green light to start wrestling again, he freaked out, smacked…" She stopped mid-sentence when she felt Christian's shoulder tense up and saw his hands ball into fist. She put her hand on his forearm and rubbed lightly. He relaxed a bit, resting his head on top of hers.
"I'm fine." She assured him.
"So, no surgery?" He asked, causing her to shake her head lightly against his shoulder.
"Nope, no surgery this time." She said with a chuckle. "Thank God. I almost lost my mind with the first, and hopefully, last one."
Christian nodded in response. "You can say that again."
*Flashback*
Christian was sitting at Ihop, laughing with AJ Styles and Christopher Danielswhen his phone started going off. He glanced down at the number and gave a perplexed look before answering.
"Al, what's up?"
"Hey Jason." Al Snow said through the phone, a serious tone to his voice.
"Is something wrong?" Jay asked, as AJ and Daniels gave him questioning looks. He held up a finger, telling them to hold a second, as he listened.
He heard Al clear his throat. "Well Jay, you know they've been having me help train at Ohio Valley some, right?"
Christian nodded solemnly, a lump forming in his throat. "Yeah, I heard something about that."
"Well, I'm calling because I remembered from when you came and visited a few months ago you were pretty close to Felicity MacManus and she's also got you listed as one of her emergency contacts."
Christian felt his heart drop into his stomach as his face paled. "What happened? Is she alright?" His voice began to rise, as did the uneasy feeling he had in the pit of his gut.
"Yes and no. Nothing is life threatening or anything like that, but…she went for a top rope ax-handle slam and when she landed, her knee gave out under her..."
"But, she's awake and alert and everything? No back, neck, or head injuries?" Christian quickly cut off as Daniels and Styles looked at him, concerned.
"No, nothing like that. Just her knee."
Christian sighed in relief, knowing that a knee could easily be repaired as opposed to a neck injury. "How bad?"
"It's bad. The doctor we have in the arena said that it's too swollen to do anything tonight. He's going to take a syringe and try to drain some fluid, but he's going to have her stick around here for maybe another hour or so, finish testing it and let the swelling reach its peak before he does. But, just with how it's already swelled up like a balloon and what she's describing, he's about 95% sure she tore her ACL."
Christian ran a hand down his face and let out a big puff of air. "Oh no" He shook his head while pinching the bridge of his nose. "She just got told she was getting called up last week."
"I know." Al said solemnly. "She's, um…she's not taking it very well. She's in a lot of pain and just knowing that she's supposed to head to ECW in a few weeks really has her shook up. I figured you would want to know what happened. I tried calling Adam already but I didn't get an answer."
The Canadian frowned. Between his dating Lita and his new alliance with Randy Orton, Edge had been pretty preoccupied and hard to get a hold of, so it wasn't much of a shock that Al hadn't been able to reach him. However, despite all that, Christian knew that the moment his best friend heard about the injury, he'd be on the next flight to Louisville or, if she had to have surgery, taking that day and a few days after off to stay with her, maybe both.
"Yeah, Adam's been busy lately. I'll get a hold of him, don't worry." He paused for a second in thought. "Anyway I can talk to her?"
"I would give her my phone Jason, but she's busy with the doctors and trainers right now. I can tell her to give you a call. Or better yet, I can tell Beth to tell her."
"Beth…?"
"Elizabeth Carolan, but she goes by Beth Phoenix while she's working so most everyone just calls her Beth. Her and Felicity are pretty good friends so Beth is going to wait with Felicity and take her home and stay with her tonight in case she needs anything." Al explained.
Christian smiled, glad that Felicity had made some real friends who wouldn't abandon her in her time of need.
"Okay. Just let Felicity not to worry about calling me tonight because I'm sure she'll want to get some rest. But, please let her know I'll call first thing in the morning."
Al nodded. "Okay. I'll let her know."
"Alright. See you in town buddy." And with that, Christian hung up the phone.
Everything alright Jay?" AJ asked as Christian stood up and took out his wallet, throwing down a few bills to cover what he had just eaten.
The Instant Classic frowned and shook his head. "No. Not really. You guys remember Felicity, that girl who came to visit me a few times?"
"I think so." Daniels said with a nod. "The really nice blonde you said was like your sister?"
"Yeah. She had a gauntlet match at Ohio Valley tonight. Went for an ax handle slam, landed bad. Looks like an ACL tear.
The two TNA originals grimaced, feeling Felicity's pain. "Didn't she just get called up last week?" AJ asked, remembering the look on Christian's face when he got the phone call from Felicity telling him the news. He had proceeded to go around the locker room bragging to everyone about "the Living Diamond."
Christian nodded sadly. "Yeah. That was one of her trainers on the phone. Said she's not taking it very well and is in a lot of pain. It's over a 5-hour drive to Louisville though, so I need to get heading that way."
Chris raised an eyebrow. "You're going tonight? It's already 11 o'clock."
"She needs me." Jay stated with a small shrug, as if it was the easiest and most logical decision he'd ever made.
"Alright dude, just be safe." AJ instructed. Christian shot a smirk back.
"Always kid. See you guys later."
With that farewell, Captain Charisma turned on his heels and headed out.
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Christian walked to Felicity's apartment door and quietly knocked on the door, hoping that Beth was still awake and would let him in. He heard the sound of feet padding against the floor before someone looked through the peephole, then undid the chain, deadbolt, and unlocked the door before opening it.
"Hi, I'm…" Christian started, but Beth motioned for him to stop with a nod and a smile.
"Jay." She finished. "I know. Felicity told me about you when I came over tonight and saw a few pictures of you, her, and Edge together. I guess she normally hides them when I come over."
Christian gave her a weak smile back. "You know it's nothing personal. She just doesn't want to be accused of getting a free ride."
"I'm not mad. I completely understand actually." Beth said with a shrug. "In all honesty, I probably would have done the same thing had I been in her shoes." She stuck out her hand. "I'm Beth."
Christian shook her hand. "Jay. And thank you, so much, for staying with her tonight. I really appreciate it."
"Not a problem."
Christian stepped into the apartment before looking at an exhausted Beth with a frown. "Have you slept any?"
She shook her head. "Not really. I dosed off for a few minutes in the chair, but she's waking up about every 30 minutes in quite a bit of pain, so I've been trying to keep awake. She's actually due up for another round of pain meds and anti-inflammatories. I was on my way to grab her some more water when I heard you knock."
Christian frowned, wishing he could somehow take Felicity's pain away. "Well, I know you have a match tomorrow, and Felicity has told me about you and I know you're like her and hate to ever miss anything or not be at the top of you game. So why don't you head home and try to get some sleep and I'll take it from here."
"You sure?"
"Yeah." He said with a nod. "Thank you so much for everything Beth. Really. I appreciate it and I know Felicity does to."
"It's seriously no problem. She's my friend and would have done the same for me. Just, make sure she calls me tomorrow and let's me know what the doctors say and if she needs anything, don't hesitate to call. She's up for another 2 Lori tab and another anti-inflammatory. They're on the nightstand but she needs more water." She explained while grabbing her purse and jacket. She headed for the door, but stopped short and turned around.
"She's really shook up Jay. She thinks she lost her dream before she even really got it. But, she talked about you and Adam a lot tonight. I know if there's anyone that can get her through this it's one of you. Just…take care of her for all of us at Ohio Valley."
Christian nodded with a small smile. "Will do Beth. Thanks again for everything."
She gave a small wave and headed out the door. Christian locked it behind her before heading to the fridge and getting a bottle of water for Felicity before walking into the bedroom where Felicity was and frowned as he turned on the light. Despite the obvious look of pain that masked her face even while she slept, he still didn't want to have to wake her up to take her medicine. But, knowing he had to, he walked over to the bed and sat down on the edge before gently rubbing her upper arm that was on top of the blanket.
"Liss, kiddo." He said quietly. He heard her mumble in her sleep before her eyes slowly fluttered open. When her eyes focused on him, she looked at him, confused.
"Bubby?"
He smiled down at her. "The one and onl…well, I guess if you include Adam there's two, but whatever."
She tried to say something back but her face just crumbled as she started to cry. "Jay." She managed to get out before the sobs took over.
Captain Charisma instantly jumped into action, sitting on the edge of the bed and pulling her to him as she cried. "Shh. Shh. I know Diamond. I know."
"I'm s-supposed to be on ECW in t-three weeks Bubby. Then I had to g-go and s-screw it up. I'm s-so stupid."
"Kiddo, it was an accident. It wasn't your fault" He comforted, cradling the back of her head before kissing the top of her head. "You wrestle long enough and things like this happen."
"I w-worked so hard for this though. Now it's g-gone." She sobbed and the pure devastation in her voice making Christian fight back tears of his own.
"Hey, hey." Jay grabbed her chin gently and made her meet his gaze. "It isn't gone. Your wrestling career isn't over. This is just a little speed-bump Liss. Look at everything Adam's recovered from since he started wrestling. You'll be back from this in no time, stronger and more determined than ever."
She looked up at him, the fear of losing her dream before she even got it clear in her eyes. "How can you b-be so sure?" She said, slightly calmer than before.
"Because I know you." Christian said simply. "I know how much you want this and I know how tough you are and how you're a fighter. If this turns out to be as bad as they think, you aren't going to let it stop you. Knee injuries happen a lot Diamond, you'll make it back. And I'll be right here for you every step of the way."
He just sat there, holding her for a few long minutes until she calmed down considerably. Finally, she looked up at him. "I'm scared Bubby."
He nodded. "I know Diamond. But, let's just wait to see what the doctors say tomorrow and we'll go from there. No matter what happens though it's going to be okay. Now, are you calmed down enough to take your medicine?" He asked as she nodded. He reached over to the table, grabbing her medicine and water before handing her four small pills. She quickly took them, chasing them down with water.
"What are you doing here? You were in Toledo. You've got Bound for Glory in two days." She said confused, as if the thought had just hit her.
"Al Snow called, told me what happened. I headed this way as soon as I got the call. I called Dixie and told her I wouldn't be there tomorrow for the fan interaction but I have to fly in that evening."
She gave him a small smile. "You didn't need to come down Jay."
"Well, I like being described as an 'awesome big brother,' so I figured I'd come and keep my rep up." She chuckled slightly before he kissed the top of her head again. "Now, you'd better get some sleep because I'm taking you to the doctor early to hear what they have to say before I leave."
She looked at him sadly. "It hurts too bad to sleep." She said sadly.
"Well, the medicine should kick in soon, so maybe that'll help." He frowned at her before scooting her over, propping her leg up on the pillows at the foot of the bed before checking to make sure the ace bandage wasn't too tight as well.
He leaned over to turn the light off, and, knowing that when Felicity was hurt, scared, or sick, she got really clingy wanting to be in constant contact with someone, he laid on the bed next to her, allowing her turn and curl into his side, resting her head on his shoulder. He felt her body tense against his as a wave of pain hit her and she hissed in pain. He ran a hand through her hair as she sshhed her.
"It'll be okay sis. The medicine will kick in soon. It'll be okay."
He continued this until she finally fell into a less than peaceful slumber.
*End Flashback*
Felicity's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "Yeah, but you being there kept me sane." She looked up at him and smiled. "You were there when I needed you."
"And always will be." He told her, placing a kiss on the top of her head. "You wanna see what's on TV?" He asked. She nodded before both her and Christian placed their feet on the bed as he started flipping through channels, until the familiar sound of "Danger Zone" was heard.
"Top Gun!" Felicity exclaimed excitedly before looking up at Jay. "Can we watch it? Please?"
Captain Charisma sighed. It was Felicity's favorite movie, but he wasn't really in the mood to watch it. However, when he glanced over and saw the hopeful look in her eyes, he caved. "Sure Diamond." He said before placing the remote on the night stand and laid down on the bed, propping his head on the pillows. Felicity soon snuggled against his side, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Thanks Bub."
Around 45 minutes later, Christian lounged on the bed next to Felicity. She had fallen asleep watching the movie and was now curled against his side, her head on his shoulder. He now watched Top Gun at an almost inaudible level, wanting to make sure he didn't wake her.
Suddenly, his phone started going of quite loudly, breaking the near silence of the room. With the speed of the Flash, he grabbed it off the night stand, hitting the receive button before glancing at the caller ID and placing the phone to his ear.
"Hello?" He almost whispered, as Felicity stirred next to him, causing him to reach up and smooth her hair, quietly shhsing her as she soon fell silent and motionless again.
"Hey Jason, it's Adam." The voice broke through the earpiece. "I was just calling to check on Felicity." He explained.
"Hey Adam. Just…let me get to the bathroom or something so I can talk to you. She's out like a light and I don't want to wake her up."
Adam could hear movement on the other end of the phone before he finally heard a door close. "Alright, I'm back." Jay offered, "what's up?"
"Like I said, I was calling to check on Liss. I mean, I've been calling her everyday since she left and everything, but…"
"But we both know how she is and how she thinks we both have enough on our plate without worrying about her?"
"Exactly." Adam agreed. "So, I just figured I'd call you and see if I could get a straight answer about how she is, especially since she had that run in with Archer tonight." He said, his voice almost growling the name of Felicity's ex-boyfriend.
Christian sighed. "Well, she has been a little clingier than I remember, but some of that could be because we haven't been around one another in months. And she has been kinda jumpy which is completely understandable, but other than that…she's doing alright I think. But, I can tell it's gonna take a while to get her back from this. It's just like...I don't know, like…"
"Like part of that light she's always had has dimmed?" Edge finished to which Christian nodded in agreement.
"Yeah."
"I just wish we knew how to do that." Edge said with a sigh, running a hand down his face.
"Well, I talked to her a little bit tonight..." He offered, and was about to finish when Edge interrupted him.
"What did she say?"
Christian rolled his eyes. "Really Adam? Do you honestly think I would just bring that up with no intention to tell you what was said?" He paused for a moment. "She still kind of blames herself for everything."
"You told her it wasn't her fault, right?"
"Of course I did Adam. Geez. But, anyway, we just got talking and she mentioned how during everything she missed feeling safe and protected like she did back when she was younger. How we'd always make her sit between us at stuff and wouldn't let her walk home from practice. I think she misses that and just, the way things used to be."
Edge sighed. "So, how do we fix that?"
"Well, I think we're gonna have to handle our business and try to get back on the same page so that it can be like old times again." Christian suggested.
"Do you think we can do that?"
"It's not going to be easy or happen overnight. But I think we have to do it. For Felicity's sake."
Edge nodded over telephone. "Alright. Let's try to work through…whatever this is."
"Yeah, but hey. I'm gonna jump off here and try to get some sleep. I think we're going to head out fairly early tomorrow because Liss is insisting that we go to Night of Champions."
"Why?" Edge asked confused, causing Christian to roll his eyes.
"Really dude? Take one guess."
"She wants to see me?" He asked, the smile clear in his voice.
"Yep, so I guess we'll see you on Sunday at the arena."
"Alright Jay. See ya then."
With that, the two hung up as Christian headed back into the bedroom part of the hotel. He walked over to the bed Felicity was at and pulled the covers up to her chin, tucking her in. He then bent over and gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. "Sweet dreams Diamond." He then walked over to his bed and crawling in, turning off the TV before quickly falling into an exhausted slumber.
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Christian walked around backstage next to Felicity, chatting amongst themselves as he threw his hands into the air. "I still don't see why we had to come tonight. We aren't even on the card." He complained.
Felicity narrowed her eyes at him. "Because I wanted to see Adam."
Christian rolled his eyes before looking down the hallway and seeing a mop of golden locks turn the corner, he smiled. "Speak of the devil…"
Felicity looked up as well, and, merely seeing the back of her other older brother's head, she smiled widely. "Addy!"
At the sound of his nickname, Edge turned around and saw Felicity jogging towards him. He took two steps forward to meet her before she was to him and he wrapped her in a hug, picking her up off the ground and spinning her around.
"Hey sweetie! How've you been?" He kissed her on the top of the head.
She smiled up at him. "I'm doing good. Other than Jay watching me like a hawk." She rolled her eyes before shooting Captain Charisma a playful grin.
"Hey!" Christian interjected. "Steady flow of charisma to help clear the fever, kiddo. Thought I told you this already."
"Sure Christian. Whatever you say."
Edge chuckled at the two. "Ah, the more things change…"
"The more peeps are made?" Christian finished for him, causing the 'Rated R Superstar' to shake his head.
"I'm pretty sure we're not here to talk marshmallows, Christian."
"Yeah, go ahead and insult his ling Mr. 'Big fat failure turtles'." Felicity bit back.
"Hey, it's a good line." Edge defended himself before pointing at Christian. "This guy had 'big crazy a** sunglasses' back in the day, so I don't see how that's different."
"Hey guys." Christian cut in. "Are we gonna argue about lingo all day, or what?"
"We could." Felicity said before a sad smile formed on her face. "It'd be like old times." She stood there with that expression for a moment before shaking herself out of it. "Yeah, but anyway, you're right. Addy, are you ready for your match tonight?"
He nodded. "Yeah, absolutely. I'm looking forward to get back on top tonight.. I mean, I could always use another run with the belt."
Christian rolled his eyes. "Number nine-thousand and one, by the way, ladies and gentlemen. Wait…actually, I think that goes for everybody in this match aside from the leader of the Wiz Khalifa Brigade and the red ogre from Miracle Whip Wrestling. Aw, man, I have no one to cheer for." He whined.
"Hey." Felicity sternly gained Christian's attention before gently smacking Christian in the stomach with the back of her hand. "Be nice." She then turned to Edge. "I'm sure you'll do great Bubby. Just try to be careful out there, eh? The last thing I want to do tonight is take a trip to the ER."
He flashed her a comforting and confident smile. "Always am, Baby Girl. Do don't worry about me. Well…not too much. But yeah, I'll definitely make sure the trainers are as far as I go."
Christian raised an eyebrow. "If even there, right?"
"Right, right." Edge quickly agreed. "Anyway, Jay, let's talk about you for a second. I thought for sure you would've mopped the floor with that lower back guy within thirty seconds."
"Dude, you know me. I've always got a plan. I figured I'd expose that chumpstain for what he was then kick his ass." Christian explained, to which Edge nodded.
"Well, you accomplished that." Edge paused for a moment. "Well the exposing him thing. Luckily for him you called Del Rio out too so he was able to get out of the ring with all vital organs in tact."
Christian sighed. "Unfortunately. But, I'm sure I'll run into him again sooner or later. Just a matter of time."
Edge nodded before looking around. "Speaking of Del Rio, I didn't see Matt Hardy anywhere Friday night. You guys know what happened to him?"
"Dude." Christian said putting his hands in the air. "He flipped his lid or something. Posted a bunch of youtube videos criticizing everything about the company and got his release."
Felicity scoffed. "Thank God."
"Hey." Christian said lightly pushing her on the shoulder. "Who needs to be nice now?"
Felicity looked at him with a shrug. "You know I don't like that douchebag. I hope the door hit him on the a** on the way out."
"Hey, I don't agree with him all the time either, but he has some good points about the top brass around here, and he's pretty much had my back lately. He's not that bad." Christian argued.
Felicity gave him a challenging look. "He made everyone hate Lita so bad that it ended her career. I completely blame him for Vickie Guerrero because of that. Just because he may be right sometimes doesn't mean he's not nuts. Plus," she said, her eyes growing stormy with anger. "Don't even get me started about the car accident comment."
Edge winched at the memory of Matt Hardy saying he'd be happy if he died in a car wreck. "Ah...yeah, even the people watching thought that was pretty grating..."
Felicity nodded in anger. "Like nails on a mental chalkboard."
Christian waved his arm in defeated. "Alright, I'll give you that one. Especially since I remember how angry Liss was when he said it and I really don't want to revisit that."
"As much as I'm enjoying all this, enough of the Hardy hate. Addy, any luck on finding out who the Raw GM is yet?"
Edge shook his head. "Sadly, no. The only success between me and that reekazoid has been him driving me nuts. I mean, I thought I was angry when anonymous nerds were commenting on my life from behind their computers five years ago. Whoever this moron is, is actually toying with my career from behind a computer. Who does that?"
"Chumpstains." Christian offered.
Felicity followed suit. "Reekazoids."
"Big fat failure turtles." He then raised an eyebrow. "By the way, I already said reekazoid, Liss."
Felicity mock cringed at this. "Ouch."
"But, seriously, speaking of Reekazoids, Archer isn't here tonight, is he?" Edge asked.
Christian put his arm around Felicity. "Haven't seen him all day. Seriously, it's like you've got to summon the guy to even stand a chance of him being there anymore."
"That's because he knows that people are hunting his head." Edge pointed out. "I don't like it, but it's smart."
Felicity rolled her eyes. "At least when people hunted your head you actually showed up."
"Well, that's because I'm a man, not a spineless coward. But honestly, I'm kinda okay with his vanishing act. Means he's no where near you." Edge looked at Felicity thoughtfully.
Christian nodded. "Yeah, that is good. Except, of course, when he does decide to show up he's actually stupid enough to try to go after Liss here."
"Although, I wonder how his tag team partner's taking all this. I mean, he seemed like he wasn't really into this whole mess..." Edge wondered aloud.
Christian smirked. "I see what you did there."
Edge looked at him confused. "What?"
"Yeah, it's kinda obvious there, bub." Felicity stated with an eyeroll."
"Hey, I'm just asking an interesting question here, okay, folks?"
Christian shrugged. "Sure. Whatever."
Felicity shot Edge a small smile. "For what it's worth Addy, I don't think he knew."
Edge scratched the back of his head. "Well, I think I'm going to go talk to him and find out what's up for sure. I'll catch up with you guys in a bit?"
Felicity gave him a jokingly stern look. "Seeing as I came specifically to see you, you'd better plan on hanging out with us tonight."
"Yes ma'am." Edge said with a mock salute.
Christian put his hand up. "Wait, how do we know he's even here?"
Felicity rolled her eyes. "Bub, don't you check his twitter? He said he was here hanging out with some old friends."
"You mean Scotty Gol...I mean, sorry, 'Colt Cabana'?" Edge asked.
Felicity thought for a moment. "Hmm...I think you're right. He and Steel are free tonight, and since Punk's got a match and all, I guess he got them passes."
"Yeah, the little guy told me he and Scott...er, Colt, were pretty close. Alright. I'll go check it out. You guys take care, okay?"
Christian nodded. "Got it. You too, man."
Felicity gave Edge a quick hug. "Good luck out there Bubby."
He smiled down at her. "Thanks sis. See you guys after the show."
WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE
A video package ran highlight as the historic night where all WWE championship belts would be defended, focusing primarily on Sheamus defending the WWE Championship in a Six Pack Elimination Challenge and Kane vs. The Undertaker for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
A graphic opening hit welcoming the viewers to WWE Night of Champions before going life to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois where a huge display of pyro went off in the entrance area of the stage. Michael Cole was the first to welcome the viewers at home to the show and introduced Jerry "The King" Lawler and Matt Striker.
Vickie Guerrero started down to the ring, screeching "Excuse me!" with her NXT rookie Kaitlyn before introducing the reigning and defending WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dolph Ziggler. Kofi Kingston then came out as the commentators reminded the at home audience that if Ziggler was disqualified, he would also lose the title.
A quick arm drag by Kofi started the match to which Ziggler responded with one of his own. Kofi clotheslined Ziggler over the top rope. Vickie checked on Ziggler and sent Kaitlyn to the back. Matt Striker commented on how attracted he was to Guerrero on commentary while Ziggler rolled back into the ring to avoid a count out finish.
Ziggler hit a big dropkick to Kofi in the corner as he was wrapped up in the ropes. Ziggler slowed the action down by locking in a headlock on Kofi. Ziggler caught Kofi with a big boot and a near fall. After arguing with the referee for a few moments, Ziggler hit his jumping elbow drop for another nearfall.
Ziggler kept up the quick offense with a blockbuster before catching Kofi with a Fameasser leg drop, wrapping up the legs during the pin.
1, 2… Kofi barely kicked out.
Ziggler rolled Kingston onto his chest and dropped a flying elbow over his back while Cole, Lawler and Striker continued to make fat jokes about Vickie on commentary. Kofi quickly gained the momentum though, with boots to the face in the corner before connecting with a huge crossbody off the top rope for a nearfall.
Kofi then hit a modified Lou Thesz Press on Ziggler before connecting with the Boom Drop. He set up for Trouble in Paradise next, but Ziggler dodged and went for the sleeper. However, Kingston fought out and planted Ziggler into a pinfall, but Ziggler got his boot on the bottom rope just before the three count. Kofi jumped off the ring apron and took out Ziggler. Referee began the count while the two fought on the outside. Kofi hit a scoop slam on Ziggler before rolling him back into the ring at the eight count and hooked the legs for a pin, but Ziggler kicked out.
The Jamacian attemted his suplex plant into a pinfall, however, Ziggler countered and finally got the sleeper applied. Kofi broke the sleeper eventually before giving Dolph a dose of his own medicine and locking in a sleeper of his own. The champ ran Kofi towards the ropes to break it up. Vickie went to slap Kofi, but Ziggler told her no. Kofi waited until Dolph finished stopping Vickie and attempted Trouble in Paradise, but yet again, Ziggler dodged before dropping Kofi with his jumping neckbreaker. Ziggler covered Kofi and got the pinfall.
1, 2, 3. Winner and still Intercontinental Champion, Dolph Ziggler.
After the Miz Paper Jams commercial, the show came back on with Edge talking with Curt Hawkins in his locker room.
"Dude, I'm clueless just like you and everyone else," Curt said. "I had no idea that was happening, and I'm still scratching my head right now. I probably would've called you for help if I knew anything about it, honestly."
"Right. Well, make sure that-"
Just as Edge was speaking, Todd Grisham came into the locker room. "Excuse me, Edge?"
Edge and Hawkins both shot hostile stares at the short-haired interviewer, before turning to one another again.
"Good luck tonight, man," the usually brash New Yorker wished, before walking away.
"Thanks. Be careful," Edge replied, watching the younger man leave the locker room before directing his full attention to Todd.
"Edge, sorry to bother you. Quick question; tonight, a very unusual match. What's your strategy going to be towards winning the WWE title in a Six-Pack Challenge?"
"Why do you ask me that…question, Todd? Wh-why do you ask me that? Do you think I'm at some sort of disadvantage because I have to defeat five men instead of one tonight? Hm?" Edge questioned him right back. "I suggest you go get- ask the other five men in this match how they plan, on beating me."
"See, this is the kind of night when I rise to the occasion- I shock people! When they least expect it, I walk out the new WWE Champion. Because they call me the Ultimate Opportunist for a reason."
A new determined glint would find the Rated-R Superstar's voice then. "And tonight, I do it again. I walk out the new…WWE…Champion."
He turned and walked out of the room, leaving Todd with one closing comment.
"Thanks for your time."
Following a quick panoramic view of Chicago, the bell rang again.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois!"
The fans erupted at Tony Chimel's announcement, and the opening riff to "This Fire Burns" blared on, before he was even finished.
"Weighing in at 222 pounds, C. M. Punk!"
Finally, Punk came out, with the hometown crowd on his side as he did his usual "It's clobbering time!" motion and call, before heading down the ramp, going up the steps and on the turnbuckle and running around the ring in his usual style, and then getting a microphone.
As the music faded, "CM Punk!" chants started in the arena. It was only then that the angry stoic expression somewhat receded from his face as he started to take in the feeling of being here and got ready to speak.
Finally, he opened his mouth to speak and began with this:
"I…love…Chicago." This declaration earned the people's cheers, to which a small smile started to creep on his face. "I love the parks, I love Navy Pier, I love the skyline. I love the museums, I love the history! I LOVE CHICAGO!"
As the cheers continued, he rubbed the back of his head, pretty certain that the rest of his feelings on the home front would not be so well approved.
"What I hate…" he paused, with a crazy "funny thing about it" smile on his face. "What I hate, what I despise, are the inhabitants of Chicago."
The smile had faded and a small shower of boos had arrived to prove that said inhabitants didn't take kindly to being verbally betrayed.
"You! You…you ruined my beautiful city! You…you middle-class lazy teamsters! You corrupt politicians! You corrupt police officers! The horrible, horrible Chicago White Sox!" Hearing some of the subjects he mentioned in his animated tirade, the fans for various reasons were actually compelled to a mixed reaction.
"The Suzy Homemakers, who fatten up their children with fast food, and then eat a bottle of pills and pass out on the couch! The out-of-work dads! You people, make, me, sssssick!"
Mixed reaction continued as he was now fully into his angry rant. "I'm proud to live here. I'm proud to be from here. I am not proud to live amongst people like you. You are the scum of the earth, and you have ruined a beautiful city, that for…that for a second time, should be burned to the ground! And in its ashes, I, and I alone, will build a straightedge utopia!"
The most notable reaction now was Jerry Lawler's comment that Punk was nuts and the note in response from Matt Striker that perhaps something happened to Punk in his life which made him this way. Punk himself briefly paused to opening his arms out in pride with a scowl, as if still in rant mode but proud that he had made it this far.
"And speaking of fat people that nobody likes, we all, we all saw the Big Show knock me out with his big, stupid ham fist," he stated, finally getting to his main subject at hand tonight as the people mostly cheered this. "And yet, unlike all of you, I don't run away! I stand here on my own two feet, and I stand here defiant! I stand here confident! This is my house, and I, run, from, nobody!"
"Not any of you, not somebody that's a foot taller, not somebody that outweighs me by 250 pounds. Tonight, I am David. And Big Show, he can be Goliath."
"And my slingshot," he said, now raising his left arm next to his face to show the red X on his tape, "is the power…of almighty…straightedge!"
Slight booing followed as he kept the pose and eventually grew into a smirk, until Big Show's music came on, and the large giant came out all smiles as usual. In spite of Punk's tirade, some of the fans actually sympathized with him rather than seeing themselves as targets in his ranting. The ovation they gave to the World's Largest Athlete actually seemed a bit quieter than that which Punk had received earlier, as the music stopped and the bell rang to begin the match, they were still chanting Punk's name.
CM Punk attempted some quick kicks early on and Big Show dropped him immediately. Punk with a quick dropkick, but Big Show caught him with a kick and forearm to the back before choking him with his boot in the corner. Big Show then chest chopped Punk right over the top rope.
After recovering, Punk got back in the ring and capitalized, hitting Big Show with a big knee to the jaw and connects with a senton off the ring apron to Big Show on the mat causing a loud "CM PUNK" chant to start up.
The referee started the count, as Punk and quite a bit of the crowd counted along. Big Show rolled back in at nine, however. A frustrated Punk rained a flurry of kicks to Big Show as he laid on the mat, before going to the corner and coming off the middle rope with a flying elbow.
Punk targeted Big Show's chest with kicks before hitting a big one right on his head. Big Show fought back thought, taking out Punk with a huge tackle as the Straight Edge Superstar was attempting a springboard clothesline. Big Show then waited for him to strand up before hitting the devastating knockout punch, hooked the leg and got the pinfall.
1, 2, 3. Winner: Big Show.
After the match, Big Show exited the ring favoring his ribs after taking kicks from Punk.
Backstage, Josh Mathews was with Chris Jericho. Mathews said Edge sounded confident after Todd Grisham spoke with him earlier. Jericho said he was put in this match for a reason. He said these kinds of matches favor him and that tonight he walks out the new WWE Champion and it isn't because of luck, it is because he is the best at what he does.
A video package was then shown of The Miz-Daniel Bryan feud.A video package runs highlighting the events between The Miz and Daniel Bryan starting during the season season of NXT followed by his return to WWE last month at Summerslam.
Backstage, Josh Mathews was with John Cena. Boo birds are out in full force in Rosemont/Chicago. Cena talked about how tonight is all about percentages. He added "Never count me out."
The next match was Daniel Bryan taking on the United States Champion the Miz for his title. The match started off great and kept going with lots of back and forth action and some brief interference from Alex Riley.
Towards the end of the match, Miz attmped the Skull Crushing Finale, but Bryan countered into a roll up for a close two count. Bryan then went for a LeBell Lock, but riley jumped up on the ring apron. Miz takes him out by accident though, as his opponent rolls him up and gets another close two count. Miz tossed his opponent to the outside, where Daniel wasforced to dodge an attack from Riley, causing A-Rye to hit the steel ring post.
When the former NXT star got back in the ring, Miz got a small package in for a nearfall. The Awesome One then mounted Bryan and dropped some big left hands before getting in the referee's face. Bryan dropped Miz in locks int eh LeBell Lock. Miz reached for the ropes but couldn't get to them and is forced to tap.
Winner and new WWE United States Champion: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Daniel Bryan was handed the WWE United States Championship and held it up high. Huge reaction for Bryan and the finish. A replay was shown of the finish and Michael Cole kept saying Miz slipped to cause the setup for the submission. Back live, Miz was sitting on the floor by the ring and couldn't believe what just happened. Lawler added, "I love losers when they cry."
The next match was a WWE Women's/Diva's Championship Unification Lumberjill Match. The Divas not competing in the match make their way to ringside to act as Lumberjills before Michelle McCool, with Layla of course, make their entrance, followed by Melina.
To start the match, both girls locked up and rolled out of the ring still locked up. McCool slapped Rosa Mendes and slid back in the ring. Melina came back in with a big back kick that dropped McCool before she got Michelle tied up in the ropes, went up top and McCool pulled her down by her hair sending her to the outside.
No attacking from the Divas at ringside, however, as Melina regained her composure. She rolled back inside McCool instantly hit her with forearms to the back keeping her down. The Diva's champ then applied a head scissors on Melina on the mat. Melina pulled herself up eventually, avoiding a Faith Breaker (Styles Clash) from McCool and planted McCool with a facebuster instead.
Michelle regained control with a belly-to-belly suplex for a nearfall. Natalya tried to pull out McCool, creating a distraction, which Melina capitalized on with a rollup, but the referee still had his attention on the other Diva's and when he finally turned back to the action in the ring, he only got to the two count before McCool kicked out.
McCool jumped out going after Natalya, but the rest of the Divas go after McCool, causing her to scurry back into the ring, where she was met with elbows and a spin kick from Melina. The Women's Champion kicked McCool into the ropes and drove her knee into her back before letting out of a loud scream, dodging a big boot from McCool, but McCool waited until she turned around and hit her with a big kick. She then took Melina up on the top rope but both fall off to the outside, creating a brawl amongst the Divas. During the chaos, McCool rolls Melina back in the ring as Layla got involved and got in a few shots on Melina before McCool hit the Women's Champion with a big boot and got the pinfall.
Winner and Unified WWE Divas Champion: Michelle McCool
After the match, Michelle McCool and Layla celebrated the win as the other Divas scowled.
Backstage, Wade Barrett was standing by with Todd Grisham, talking about the odds being stacked against him tonight. Barrett said he listened to what Edge, Jericho and Cena said tonight. He said they represent greatness, but also the status quo in WWE. He stated the winds of change are blowing in WWE and tonight he gets to prove that.
A video package then ran showing the feud between Kane and The Undertaker before they begin to make their entrance.
Taker went after Kane right away during his entrance and threw him into a pillar that was part of the set. Taker then tossed Kane off the stage into another pillar. The Big Red Machine fought back with a kick to Taker and some big right hands. But, the Deadman came back with some right hands of his own.
They started brawling towards the crowd against the steel barricade where Kane sent Taker shoulder first into the steel ring steps before hitting a few boots to the head. He then picked his big brother up and landed some sound uppercuts before throwing him back into the ring. Kane climbed to the top rope and landed a flying clothesline before hitting a legdrop over the throat of Taker and got a nearfall for his troubles.
Kane then hit a big leaping boot to the head of Taker and pulled him out under the bottom rope before tossing him over the announce table. Taker composed himself though and responded by sending Kane shoulder first into the steel ring steps then tossed him into the ring, pulled him out under the bottom rope and dropped a leg. Kane was able to get up quickly, but Taker clotheslined him into the timekeepers area.
Taker then charged and jumped over the timekeepers area tackling Kane. As both men struggled to make it to their feet, Kane was able to recover and hit Taker with a steel chair to the body before the two brawled into the crowd for a good while until a big uppercut by Kane sent Taker back to the ringside area.
Kane stood up on the guard railing wall and took out Taker with a flying right hand. Kane tossed Taker back in the ring and dropped some boots to the chest. More big elbows from Kane to the head of Taker. The Deadman began taunting Kane as Kane hit him with some big right hands, continuing to come back with some of his own. Taker fought back with snake eyes and big boot combo on Kane before dropping a leg and connecting with a chokeslam.
Taker had Kane up on his shoulders, but Kane countered and connected with the Tombstone Piledriver on Taker. Kane hooked the leg and got the pinfall.
Winner and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After the match, Kane dropped his arms and the pyro fills the ring from all four corners. Michael Cole said you could collectively hear the crowd go silent in shock as Kane countered the Tombstone Piledriver and connect with one of his own. Lawler asked if we could be seeing the end of an era in WWE and the beginning of another. The crowd gave Undertaker a loud reaction as he headed up the ramp to the back.
Backstage, Randy Orton was shown warming up as Todd Grisham walked up wanting a comment. Orton paused, looks at Grisham and said, "No."
The next title on the line are the WWE Tag Team Championships in Tag Team Turmoil Match with five tag teams, meaning that two teams would square off and whenever one of them was eliminated, another team would take their place until only one tag team remained.
First the Champions, the Hart Dynasty took on The Usos, who had Tamina in their corner.
The Usos eliminated the champions after Kidd was kicked in the head by Jay while he had the Sharpshooter locked in on Jimmy. To take their place, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov came out. They too were eliminated when Tamina distracted Santino, allowing one of his opponents to hit him with a Samoan Drop for the pin.
The old tag team of Evan Bourne and Mark Henry came out next. They had more success than the previous teams and were able to knock off the Usos after Bourne hit a Shooting Styles Press.
Finally, the last tag team came out, Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes.
Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes are out next and are the final team. After a flurry of offense and tags by both teams, Evan Bourne eventually fought out of a vertical suplex by kneeing McIntrye in the head repeatedly before making a hot tag to Henry, who came in and headbutted McIntrye as he tagged Rhodes in. However, before "the Dashing One" could do anything, Hengry picked him up and dropped him down over the mat. The World's Strongest Man then tagged in Evan Bourne who stood on his shoulders, but McIntyre walked over and kicked out Henry's legs as Bourne jumped off and hit him with a spin kick. But, the legal man, Cody Rhodes came in and hit a Cross Rhodes, getting the pinfall.
1, 2, 3. Winners and new WWE Tag Team Champions: Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes
After the match, Drew McIntyre and "Dashing" Cody Rhodes celebrated winning the tag titles. Matt Striker added that this means McIntyre and Rhodes can appear on any show they want now.
A video package aired highlighting the arrival of Alberto Del Rio in WWE and on Smackdown.
A video package ran highlighting the importance of the WWE Championship and focused on all six competitors.
Backstage, we see WWE Champion Sheamus. Josh Mathews talked about Sheamus being at a huge disadvantage tonight. Sheamus said he is not concerned and he is champion because he always wins. He said he can promise two things tonight: a smile on his face and the WWE Championship over his shoulder.
It's now time for the Main Event. The Six Pack Challenge for the WWE Championship.
The crowd was insanely hyped for the main event. The bell rang and tons of brawling broke out. Barrett went shoulder first into the steel ring post when Orton side stepped him. Sheamus pulled Orton out and Orton sent Sheamus into the barricade before coming back in, only to be leveled with a clothesline from Cena. Jericho tossed Cena out and began hitting Orton with some right hands. Cena quickly got back in and hit some big rights of his own on Jericho. Jericho tried to respond, but Cena cut him off with a bulldog on before Orton hit an RKO on Jericho. Orton hooked the leg and got the pinfall.
Chris Jericho is eliminated.
Jericho couldn't believe it. A loud "Y2J" chant started up as Jericho left the ring and headed to the back. Orton, Cena, Edge and Sheamus all surround Barrett. All four went after him. Edge and Sheamus clotheslined him over the top rope. Orton and Cena clotheslined Edge and Sheamus and then tossed them out of the ring. Cena and Orton are left alone in the ring. Barrett comes in though before anything can happen and goes after Orton. The leader of Nexus tried to get some help from Sheamus and Edge. They pause for a moment before both going after him.
Cena with a dropkick on Edge, again leaving with Orton and Cena in the ring. Orton missed an RKO. Cena attempted an STF, only to be pushed away by the Viper. More move attempts, more counters. Suddenly, Barrett pulled Edge and Orton off the ring apron, only to be leveled with a clothesline courtesy of Sheamus, who rolled in and got a nearfall on Cena.
Sheamus with a high knee on Cena, followed by a high Celtic Warrio then set up the leader of the Cenation on the top turnbuckle with his back facing the ring. However, Cena held onto the ropes before fighting off Sheamus.
Edge tripped Cena up on the top turnbuckle before hitting a big double suplex on him with the help of Sheamus. The two then go to the outsid and toss Barrett into the guard railing and Orton back into the ring. The two beat down Orton pretty badly before turning on each other. Edge planted Sheamus with an inversted DDT, but his Spear attempt was sidestepped before Sheamus connected with an Irish Curse Backbreaker. Edge then countered a big boot and hits the Spear on first Sheamus, then Orton.
However, Cena comes back in the ring at that time, hitting a AA on Edge for a pin.
Edge is eliminated.
Barrett then gets Cena up on his shoulders, but the former WWE Champion counters and gets the Nexus leader up on his, but that is also countered as Barrett hits a big DDT on Cena. The two brawled back and forth for a while before Nexus came out and attacked Cena, posing enough of a distraction for Barrett to hit a Wasteland finisher and pins Cena
John Cena is eliminated.
Nexus starteed going after Orton at ringside and toss him back in the ring before jumping up on the ring apron as the Viper got to his feet. Cena grabbed a steel chair, however, and wiped out Nexus. Orton got an RKO on Heath Slater before hitting his backbreaker on Barrett followed by an RKO, cover and Barrett is gone.
Wade Barrett is eliminated.
Sheamus rushed back into the ring and leveled Orton with his big boot. Sheamus covered but Orton kicked out. Orton countered a Celtic Cross attempt and caught Sheamus with an RKO. Orton got the pinfall.
Sheamus is eliminated.
Winner and new WWE Champion: Randy Orton
After the match, Randy Orton was handed the title and held up the WWE Championship in the corner. The titantron shows the eliminations of John Cena and Sheamus to close the match. Back live, Orton was holding the title high in the corner as he got a huge ovation from the crowd as the Pay-Per-View came to a close.
Whelp, that was the chapter. A little slow, I know. But, next chapter has the talk between Felicity and Punk so you finally figure out what everyone has been tip-toeing around. Plus, a few other suprises of course. ;) So, thanks again for reading. Now, if you'd be so kind as to push that "Review this Story" button and tell me what you thought or at least let me know I have readers, I'd love it. Thanks guys. Be on the lookout for my new story I'm about to start posting. It'll be a TNA one, focusing primarily on Bobby Roode. I don't have a title picked out yet, but, hey, if you just add me to author alerts, then you'll know when it's posted. :D Thanks again guys. You'll be hearing from me soon.
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~Jeremiah 29:11~
