Told you guys I was going to try really hard to update soon, so I hope that you enjoy it. Again, I know this is a little slow, but the next chapter...that's when crap really starts to hit the fan, I promise. Until then, just stick with me. I probably won't update again until at least Wednesday or Thursday of next week at the absolute earliest. I have to move back to campus, get some other stories updated, and finish up some homework from the summer term.
But anyway, please don't sue. I only own Felicity. And Instant Classic Superstar Pac is my wondeful co-author!
So, here it is, Chapter 7!
Before Hell in a Cell ever started, Edge was standing by the ring, watching as Christian and Felicity worked out in the ring. They had just heard from Teddy Long an hour or so before that she would have a match on Friday, so they were attempting to get her ready. Edge had been watching, offering criticism and help whenever he saw the opportunity.
The Rated R Superstar looked over toward the stage and saw Rey Mysterio walking around, no doubt taking in all the empty seats that would soon be filled with screaming fans.
"Hey! Mysterio, Rey! Hold on a second, I want to talk to you about something."
Rey raised an eyebrow, looking confused and unsure before he hesitantly walked down the ramp and to Edge. "Yeah?"
"First off, Rey, I wanted to say," he extended his hand out to the masked man. "Welcome back. I saw what Del Rio did to your arm, and I kinda hope you pay him back for it."
Rey looked at the hand, still uncertain. "Thanks" He said unsurely, not offering his hand for the handshake.
Edge caught on to Rey's hestitant tone and sighed, lowering his hand. "I know we haven't exactly been on the same page lately, but that's actually part of why I'm here."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold up." He put up his hand, cutting him off. "Lately? Edge; this is more than just 'lately', man. It's been what, four, five, maybe six years you and I haven't gotten along now because of stuff that you've done?"
"First of all, I kinda remember you hitting me from behind once for a Spear and jump-starting the tensions between Raw and Smackdown. Then after you came on Smackdown and stole the World Heavyweight Championship while I was hurt and then you got hurt yourself, you and Vickie Guerrero decided to get together and be the big corrupt power couple when you came back." He started the laundry list of Edge's past deeds.
The Canadian visibly cringed at the mention of his ex-wife. "Yeah...that definitely wasn't one of my better ideas."
"I'd just returned a little while sooner than you back then, and I had to pay Chavo back for turning on me and breaking my knee because he thought I was living off Eddie's name after he died. The guy used to be like a brother to me. You have any idea how painful that is?"
Edge's face grew more serious as he looked to the ring, more specifically to Christian, the betrayal of his own best friend playing through his mind. "Actually, I do."
"Look, Rey, I'm not going to pretend that I've ever been perfect or anything of the sort. And what I did to you and a lot of other people in the past...it wasn't right. But, I'm in a different place now." He explained, before continuing.
"I'm not the same guy that I was back then, and I'm willing to extend the olive branch and start over. If nothing else you can trust we share common enemies with Christian."
Rey nodded. "Yeah, you do got a point there. We have been taking up a lot of the same beefs. But what exactly do you want out of this?"
"Long story short Rey...I want a truce. I want us to be allies again, maybe even friends like we were eight years ago. And I can't think of a single good reason I would have to act otherwise and go back to the recent status quo between us." He motioned between the two.
Rey chuckled humorlessly. "Talk about us being friends again, like back when we won the tag team titles? Not sure it's possible, man, but if it ever happens, it's gonna take a pretty good while."
"I understand." Edge accepted with a nod.
"But," Rey continud. "Yeah. I can see a little something different in your eyes right now. You don't look like the same angry jerk with an embarrassing love life that I've had to stomach and fight against for a long time."
"So you know what? Yeah; I think we can give it a shot, Edge. But hey, who are we kidding? This ain't my first dance, homey. I know you're gonna come at me one day eventually, sooner or later."
Rey looked at Edge seriously. "So I just need you to promise me one thing, and after that, we're cool. When that day comes, and you and I are going at it again, let's do it straight up like real competitors this time. That's all I ask. You give me that, I know I can trust you."
"Rey, when we do have to square off again, it'll be in the ring. No funny business, no cheap shots. Just a good wrestling match between two competitors who respect one another." Edge promised, extending his hand once again.
Rey nodded. "Alright. You got yourself a deal." He said, accepting the handshake, causing both men to smile as Christian slid out of the ring.
"Hey, Adam, Liss wants you to get in there and work with her for a bit."
"Alright." Edge said, looking at Rey and nodding,. "See ya around Rey." He then rolled into the ring.
"Hey, keep an eye out for the Anaconda Vice." Christian yelled out to Edge. "You know she likes to sneak that in."
"Hey! Don't help him." Felicity yelled, before muttering "Chumpstain" under her breath.
Rey chuckled at the three Canadians before Christian looked at him. "Hey Rey. How's the wrist?"
"Huh? Oh, hey. It's feeling pretty good, man. Just got cleared last Tuesday, so I think I'm gonna start competing again on Friday coming up." Rey explained.
"Really? That's good to hear. Actually, we just found out a little bit ago from Teddy that he booked Felicity in a match this Friday."
"Oh, so that's why you guys are working on the mat with her, huh?"
Christian nodded. "Yeah. She's trying to work out the ring rust. Plus, she nervous about the match, and she always tends to hit the mat pretty hard when she's anxious about something."
"Sounds like she's feeling the business for real." Rey offered. "Just like you."
"Yeah. Wrestling's what brought all three of us together if I'm being honest. She's wanted to do this since she was 11. I'm just glad to see her back in the ring. She just seems more at ease when she's in there." Christian explained.
Rey nodded. "I agree. It's pretty much BS what that Archer guy's been doing to her. Oh…by the way. You really didn't have to stick up for me against Alberto, especially knowing how much you've probably been wanting to take Archer's head off."
Christian shrugged. "Hey. I look after my peeps. It was BS what Del Rio did to you and he kept running his mouth and you weren't around to stop it. Had the shoe been on the other foot, you probably would have done the same. And, that chumpstain Vance Archer...I plan to take care of that guy real soon."
"I really hope you do, dawg. And thanks, if you ever get jammed up and need some help, I got your back." Rey offered.
"Thanks. I appreciate that, especially with the numbers game Archer has been trying to play lately, it's nice to know someone else on Smackdown has my back."
"Anytime. Hey, listen, I'm gonna get myself something to drink. Anything you want me to go and grab for you guys?"
Christian shook his head. "Nah, I think we're good man. Thanks though."
"Alright. See ya later man."
With that, Rey walked over, chuckling as he heard Christian yell behind him. "Adam, didn't I tell you to look out for the Anaconda Vice?"
WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE
A video package ran focusing on the "Hell in a Cell" structure and the matches to be seen inside it, featuring Kane vs. The Undertaker and Randy Orton vs. Sheamus.
A graphic opening hit welcoming the audience to WWE Hell in a Cell, going live to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas where a huge display of pyro went off.
John Morrison was out first to kick off the show, then Daniel Bryan followed by the Miz. The latter got on the mic saying he was the mentor of both Bryan and Morrison, adding they would be no where without him and none of these fans would know who they were if it wasn't for him. He added that he never tapped out.
The Miz went after Morrison first and both Bryan and Morrison took him down. Miz bailed out quickly to regroup while Morrison and Bryan chased after him and finally got him back in the ring. Morrison hit a quick snapmare takedown on Bryan, who then locked in a submission on Morrison, but Miz broke it up sending Bryan into the padded guard railing. Bryan attempted a heel hook on Miz, but they ended up exchanging boots to the face while rolling around on the mat. Morrison springboarded in hitting a corkscrew moonsault, then locked in on a reverse ankle lock, but Miz broke it up. Morrison dropkicked Miz out of the ring and springboarded himself over with a big splash. Miz elevated Morrison over the padded guard railing into the crowd.
Morrison with some big right hands to Miz as they continued to brawl into the crowd. Bryan was now near them and Miz sent Bryan face first into a garbage can. Miz then picked up Bryan and threw him on top of an equipment box before climbing up there himself. Miz tossed the equipment box into the steel entrance ramp and Bryan flipped onto the ramp landing on the steel. Morrison floated over the box and kicked Miz in the face. Miz fought back and hit a Skull Crushing Finale on Morrison on the floor of the arena. Bryan and Miz double clotheslined each other at the top of the entrance stage. Morrison was back up and started climbing the lighting structure and then on to part of the set that was a section of the Hell in a Cell steel cage.
Morrison jumped off the top and took out both Miz and Bryan. Morrison got a Texas Cloverleaf submission locked on Miz. Alex Riley ran out and broke it up flipping Morrison forward on the steel stage. Bryan tossed Riley away right into a camera man. Bryan got Miz down on the entrance ramp and got the LeBell Lock applied. Miz tapped out.
Winner & still WWE United States Champion: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Michael Cole said Daniel Bryan is the real deal and adds, "But I still think he is a nerd."
A video package aired hyping Randy Orton vs. Sheamus for the WWE Championship inside a Hell in a Cell
WWE Championship – Hell in a Cell
Randy Orton (c) vs. Sheamus
Michael Cole noted that this was the 20th Hell in a Cell match in WWE history. Justin Roberts did introductions for the challenger Sheamus and the champion Randy Orton.
Lots of big right hand exchanged between Orton and Sheamus early on. Orton with a quick kick to the chest of Sheamus. Sheamus fought back pushing Orton into the corner. Orton with a quick clothesline that sends Sheamus over the top rope into the side of the cage on the outside. Sheamus tossed the top part of the steel steps at Orton, but Orton moved and the steps hit the steel ring post instead. Orton quickly picked up Sheamus and drove him back first into the side of the cage two times. Orton picked up the steel steps and bounced them off the head of Sheamus. Sheamus fired back sending Orton off the ring apron and flying into the side of the cage.
Sheamus then drove the face of Orton into the side of the cage fencing. Sheamus picked up the top part of the steel ring steps and put them on their side before giving Orton a front suplex over the steel ring steps over his ribs. Sheamus starts dropping knees over Orton's ribs and tosses him back in the ring. Orton fought back with a series of clotheslines and a big powerslam on Sheamus. Sheamus dodged an RKO attempt and connected with a big knee to the gut on Orton as he came off the ropes. Sheamus grabbed the bottom part of the steel steps and brought them inside the ring. Orton countered big time, giving Sheamus a huge powerslam over the steel ring steps.
Sheamus rolled out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair from under it and proceeded to hit it over the body of Orton. Sheamus hooked the leg and Orton somehow kicked out after taking the punishment from the steel chair. Sheamus picked up the chair again as Orton got to his feet. Sheamus missed a chairshot attempt. Orton with an RKO on Sheamus, who rolled out of the ring to avoid a pinfall. Orton rolled out and looked to punt Sheamus in the head. Sheamus dodged a punt attempt and caught Orton with another big boot. Sheamus rolled Orton back in the ring, hooked the leg and Orton still kicked out.
Sheamus was frustrated and couldn't believe Orton kick out again. Sheamus looked to either hit a piledriver or powerbomb over the steel steps, but Orton broke out and dropped Sheamus on his back. Orton with an RKO on Sheamus over the steel steps. Sheamus fell back, but Orton was able to cover him for the pinfall and retain his title.
Winner & still WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Backstage, Josh Mathews was with the season three WWE NXT rookie Divas. Mathews promoted that the first elimination was this Tuesday night on . The Nexus showed up and all the rookie Divas walked away. Wade Barrett said there was something in the air tonight and he could feel it. Mathews said what many feel is in the air tonight is the end of Nexus and that no one from Nexus can interfere in the match tonight per the Raw GM. Barrett promised he would beat John Cena tonight and tomorrow night they would present him with a Nexus arm band.
The crowd then saw the familiar scene in the ring, of two men with microphones. Tony Chimel in the center of the ring in a suit, and Ricardo Rodriguez in a tuxedo waiting behind him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez!" Chimel announced.
Rodriguez stepped forward as Alberto's music theme, "Realeza", came on and a horn was honking as an exquisite-looking car drove near the entranceway. This was a shiny gray Rolls Royce Phantom, which Matt Striker said at the table that Del Rio had bought with $400,000 in cash. Finally, the Mexican Aristocrat came out, sporting his shiny golden and white wrestling gear, complete wtih the long entrance scarf.
Ricardo gave his typical long-winded Spanish introduction about how Del Rio was richer and more successful than everyone else here, as the man did his trademark pose mid-ramp with the pyro falling on the stage.
"Can I please press '1' for English?" Jerry Lawler quipped on the announce table upon hearing the loud announcement monologue.
This drew a laugh from Matt Striker. "That's actually funny, King! This man is a legend in Mexico, he comes from Spanish royalty. He is a wealthy landowner, and he has made such an impact on Friday Night Smackdown."
"Legend in Mexico? He's suddenly becoming a legend here in WWE," Michael Cole argued as Del Rio made it to ringside and up the stairs. "I mean, he's taken out Rey Mysterio, he's stepping up to Christian, he's making impact after impact after impact."
Cole went on, even as Del Rio made it into the ring. "Look at this man! Look at him! I wanna know what kind of hair gel he uses, cause I gotta get some of that for myself!"
As Del Rio did his pose, Lawler saw an opportunity to snark again. "Yeah, he's got so much mousse in his hair he's about to sprout antlers."
"Look at that!" Cole continued to mark out at the luxurious aura of Del Rio. "Man, he just dresses- I gotta dressing tips from him too. I mean, look at this man! Exquisite!"
"If you say so," Lawler deadpanned, as Rodriguez graciously gave Del Rio his microphone and receded behind his boss and apparent friend, as the music died and the Mexican Aristocrat took the attention of the people.
"My name, my name is Alberto Del Rio!" Alberto shouted to kick off, earning a small mixed reaction at this pay-per-view venue. "But you! You already know that."
"Tonight, tonight, is my WWE pay-per-view debute. And I wanna make it special! I wanna make it special. Because you know a man like me can spend days, and days, and days, counting his fortune."
"And instead of that, I'm here! Trying to help you. But please, please, please don't cheer me for that. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no."
He was receiving regular doses of the memetic "What?" from the crowd at this point. "You should say thank you! Because first, I took that little chihuahua Rey Mysterio."
A picture then came on the titantron of this Friday night, of Del Rio holding up the literal chihuahua in a black Rey Mysterio mask. "Ohh! Look, look, look, look! There it is! Oy, Santa Maria. He was crying like a little baby."
"And then, I have Christian begging me for a match like a little baby too."
"So the question is, ¿qué sigue? What's next? Who is going to be the next to face Alberto Del Rio?"
He looked around eagerly, as the fans continued to give him "What?"s. "Come on. Come on! I thought this was Texas, where everything is bigger! Including, your bravado!"
"It's like this, people. I can buy, each, and every, one, of you." This finally drew a steady stream of boos. "I got more money than Mark Cuban! I'm better than Nolan Ryan! And definitely, definitely…I'm more handsome than Tony Rrromo!"
The people continued booing at Del Rio, but a few also clapped at the excellence of his promo, none of which quelled his smile for very long.
"He's such a wealthy man, but he's so aggressive as well," Striker observed.
"You people think, just because you're Americans, you're better than everybody," Del Rio proclaimed, the fans shouting yes to affirm his statement. "Let me tell you something! You're no better than anyone."
"I'm better than you! I'm better than you! So I'm going to challenge anyone, to-"
You think you know me.
And suddenly the building came unglued in cheers at the familiar Alter Bridge tune, as Edge came down the ramp to "Metalingus" with a microphone in hand and a seriously annoyed expression on his face.
"Not again," Michael Cole started.
"Hang on a second," Matt Striker cut in. "Over a dozen championships in the WWE! A pioneer of some of the most risk-taking matches ever!" Edge is here!
"Matt." Cole called.
Striker kept going. "Edge is here!"
"Matt." Cole kept calling.
"Yes!" Matt finally paid attention.
"Edge has got this habit of interrupting," Cole stated. "This past Friday night, on the season premiere of Smackdown, Edge and Christian ruined Jack Swagger's All-American American homecoming, and now tonight, he's interrupting Alberto Del Rio."
"I get what you're saying," Striker quickly countered, "but if anyone has earned the opportunity to come out here, it's Edge. Woven into the fabric of the WWE Universe!"
"And the man is nuts. He beat up a computer on Raw Monday night," Cole retorted again as Edge finally made it up the steps and into the ring. "He beat up a computer, because he was upset at the anonymous General Manager."
The music finally stopped, and Edge briefly looked to the crowd, where some were still cheering, before turning to Del Rio and finally speaking.
"Now, Alberto, I'm not out here to defend Rey Mysterio or even Christian. I'm pretty sure they can handle that themselves right now if they want to. I'm out here because I can't stand hearing this grating stream of constant stupidity out here."
The fans cheered at this, as he continued talking to the descendant of kings. "Now, I got- I got news for ya. There's parts of you, not all of you, but there's parts of you that are extremely stupid."
"You-you came out here on Friday with a chihuahua dressed as Rey Mysterio." Edge recalled derisively, but he noticed Del Rio taking it as a compliment and grinning about it again. "No, no, no, that's stupid!"
"That- that scarf that looks like a blanket, that is stupid!"
Now Alberto started to catch on, and became irritated enough to give response. "Hey, hey, hey. What are you trying to say, amigito? And choose your words very…very carefully."
"Very, very carefully?" Edge repeated the threat, then ran a hand through his hair in his usual quirky manner, obviously not taking it very seriously. "Okay. Let me put it a way that you can understand, okay? Alberto Del Rio eh…muy stupido."
This earned some cheers and some chuckled, none from Del Rio.
"Alberto Del Rio is not a stupid, juere mugroso," was the Mexican's response. "Alberto Del Rio is the man who's gonna hurt you."
As Alberto grinned and laughed some more at his own retort, he made one mistake. He gave the wink.
More ammo for Edge. "You see, that right there! That wink, it's disturbing, but it's also extremely stupid! Okay? The existence of this guy," he continued, now gesturing towards Rodriguez, "is stupid!"
Edge then ripped off the right sleeve from Ricardo's suit coat, embarrassing both him and Del Rio. Alberto turned to Ricardo and said some words, which, based on the fact that Alberto threw his scarf to the outside and got into a fighting stance while Rodriguez slid out of the ring, was probably assurance that he'd take care of it.
"Here we go," both Lawler and Striker were saying, as Edge got into a grapple stance of his own.
Striker continued on his own. "Don't forget, Alberto has fractured Rey Mysterio's left wrist, but-"
Check, one, two! Aw, yeah!
"Hold up! Hold up!" Jack Swagger's voice came on shortly after his theme song, "Get On Your Knees", as the All-American American made it down the ramp. "Hold up! Hold, up!"
The music stopped, as Swagger stopped at the bottom of the ramp. "You know, what's stupid, is a Mexican and a Canadian arguing in a WWE ring, while the All-American American American, is not even wrestling tonight!"
"And another thing, Edge. You speared my personal mascot!" he continued, now making his way up the steps and onto the apron. "Wasn't a real eagle! It was a human being inside that. Human being with medical bills. Medical bills which you will pay!"
As Jack decided to come in the ring now, Edge decided to give his response. "Y-you know what, let me stop you right there. Fine! I'll pay for your mascot's medical bills, okay?"
"No, Edge! You don't get to stop me tonight! I'm not done yet!" the angry Swagger declared, earning some boos for his efforts now. "You ruined my return to Oklahoma on the Smackdown season premiere!"
As Jack went on, Edge began to look more and more furious, as it seemed he was getting as tired of listening to this already as the booing fans. "There we were, flying high. The kings of the world! But your friend Christian had to come out and try to embarrass us! Then you go and spear not only me, but my personal mascot! The Swagger Soaring Eagle!"
"Y'know- no, Jack. SHUT UP!" Edge soundly interrupted, earning a loud round of cheering from the fans.
Even so, Michael Cole found something to criticize. "See? There he goes again! There's Edge with his pathological need to interrupt people."
"You and your stupid, absolute 100-percent waste of everybody's time and hard-earned money Friday night was in the wrong place at the wrong time!" Edge continued in his own rant and rave toward the All-American American.
He began to pace back and forth in the ring, running a hand through his hair agitatedly. "For the past month now, I-I have been going through absolute hell, both personally and professionally! I've had a mild concussion to deal with from a match at a world tour live event. I've had this ridiculous coward, this-this embarrassment of a GM, breathing down my neck while hiding behind a computer." He stopped moving and pointed towards the computer, his voice got raspy towards the end as he ran out of breath during his triad.
"And to top it all off," he continued, his voice getting even more venomous at this point, "I've had to hear about the fact that, hey, over on Smackdown, there's a guy costing his team every match under the sun by being a big-for-nothing moron, and here's the kicker, folks! He likes to take it out on his girlfriend!"
"That's two" he held up two fingers for emphasis, "of my people, folks, whose lives that punk Vance Archer has been screwing with for months!" Del Rio and Swagger both began to look confused at this. "Because that history said girlfriend has with Christian? Well, here some quick food for thought for ya, Jack."
"Me, too!"
And with that revelation the house came unglued in the largest ovation, consisting of both shock and approval, that any comment had received the entire segment long.
"So yeah! I've had a lot of pent up aggression to let out lately, and I'm not gonna stop until that stupid GM has bought so many broken computers his bank account runs dry, and that chumpstain Vance Archer, should he ever offend me again when we're in the same building, has to eat from a straw!"
"Now would you like to keep complaining about your stupid mascot and your stupid coronation, or are you actually gonna do the smart thing for once and leave!"
Swagger looked quite shocked at this, and in fact a little scared as well. Edge had the mad look in his eyes similar to when he beat away at both the anonymous General Manager's computer and Vance Archer earlier this week. Del Rio, meanwhile, seemed to have a look of enlightenment on his face as he and his ring announcer conversed with one another.
"So now Edge is coming out of the woodwork to protect his childhood friend Felicity, and his first target in that mission isn't Vance Archer, but Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger!" Cole shouted in his usual troll logic.
"Have we been watching the same shows lately, Michael?" the King retorted, himself understanding the events of Friday night a little bit better.
Striker, though, was the first to notice Del Rio now start moving towards Edge. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, look!"
And then Alberto laid his microphone right into Edge's back, the Rated-R Superstar bouncing slightly against the bottom rope as he fell to the ground and subsequently became a victim of a series of stomps from both Del Rio and Swagger.
"Alberto Del Rio coming from behind with the microphone as he aids Jack Swagger in getting some payback for Friday night," Cole observed.
Suddenly, a piece of music started.
GO!
It was "Just Close Your Eyes" by Story of the Year, the theme song of Christian, who came out to a sea of cheers of his own, as he came running down the ramp as only he can, and sliding into the ring.
Del Rio quickly scattered out of the ring, but Swagger attempted to attack Christian, who blocked his right hand and delivered some rights of his own, backing Swagger into the ropes before knocking him over the top to the outside with a swift dropkick, much to the continued approval of the crowd.
As Christian stood guard over Edge and ensured the Rated-R Superstar would get up off the ground safely, this approval switched to jeers because of the E-mail noise resounding throughout the arena.
Michael Cole, as was typical at the sound of these beeps, stood up, took off his headset, and grabbed a microphone set in front of him for this exact purpose.
"Can I have your attention, please?" This was booed almost as quickly as Vickie Guerrero's shrill call to be excused. "I have received an email from the Raw General Manager on a new, upgraded computer."
Striker and Lawler observed as Cole walked over to the MacBook set on the podium, and opened it up to read the message.
"And I quote!" Cole continued. "'Edge! Edge. Edge. Tomorrow night on Raw, you will issue a live, in-ring apology, to me. In the meantime, you're going to be in action.'"
You know it's the MacMilitant! Come on and get it on.
As the theme song of Teddy Long came on, the Smackdown General Manager walked out in a nice off-white pinstripe suit, standing on the stage with a smile on his face and a partially cheering crowd.
"Alright! First of all, Anonymous Raw GM!" Teddy began. "I'm sorry, playa. But if you were thinking about making a match between Edge and one of my Smackdown superstars, I didn't sanction off on that because Edge is not dressed to compete. You feel me?"
The astute boss of the blue brand had noted that both Edge and Jack Swagger were in street clothes consisting of shirts and jeans, which the crowd appreciated, although many of them weren't about to cheer until they found out what was going to happen.
"Instead," Long went on, "we're going to have ourselves a match between the two guys out here who are dressed to compete. And since they both represent Smackdown, it's only fair that I get to make the announcement."
"So right now, there's going to be a match. It'll be one on one, right here, at Hell in a Cell, between Alberto Del Rio, and Christian!" Long left just as swiftly as he came with his announcement met with cheers from the people, as Del Rio complained off-mic about how this wasn't fair, Swagger left the ring through the security barricade wanting nothing more to do with all this, and Edge conversed briefly with a confidently grinning Christian while watching Jack leave, before finally going to the back as well once a referee dashed into the ring and Alberto finally decided to follow the official.
Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio
Del Rio controlled the offense early on. Christian attempted a comeback, but Del Rio was able to take him down quickly then dropped Christian over his knee once again and got a quick cover for a two count. Christian was able to drop Del Rio into the ropes, but misses a body splash when he moved out of the way. The descent of kings tried to german suplex Christian off the ring apron, but Christian held on, so Del Rio switched approach, locking on an abdominal stretch using the ropes. Christian countered with a facebuster on Del Rio. Striker mentioned on commentary that Christian's left eye looked to be swollen.
Alberto attempted the cross armbar, but Christian wiggled free and hit a reverse neckbreaker on Del Rio, who popped back up and went for the armbar. Christian got to the ropes to break it up. While Alberto was arguing with the ref, Christian climbed the turnbuckle and as soon as Del Rio turned around, landed a huge missile dropkick. He inadvertently took out the camera man sliding out of the ring and then drove Del Rio's head into the steel ring post. As Christian climbed up the turnbuckle, Del Rio jumped up and hit a big overhead suplex, then a quick side suplex. The Mexican then attempted a springboard body splash, but Christian moved and kicked him in the gut as he jumped back, then delivered a quick DDT.
The crowd started cheering loudly for Christian, chanting his name as he began to clap, causing the WWE Universe to quickly join in. He stalked Del Rio and waited for him to stand up before grabbing both of his arms from behind and turning him, setting him up for the Killswitch. As he was about to drive Del Rio toward the mat, Ricardo jumped up on the apron, gaining both the referee and Christian's attention. Christian stared at him, then loosened his grip on his opponent as he waited for the official to remove Ricardo from the apron. However, that distraction was all the more time Del Rio needed to capitalize, and he quickly grabbed Christian's arm and locked in the cross armbar. Christian attempted to get free, make it to the ropes, anything. But, he was in the middle of the ring and was helpless and had no choice but to tap out.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
Alberto kept the hold locked in, despite the official trying to pull him away, while the crowd jeered him loudly. However, when those boos suddenly turned to cheers, he glanced over his shoulder as Rey Mysterio came running down the ramp.
Del Rio quickly slid out of the ring, followed closely by a microphone wielding Ricardo Rodriquez, who once they were on the ramp, announced Del Rio as the winner as he spun around, gloating. Mysterio helped Christian sit up, the Canadian holding his arm as the two men in the ring glared at Del Rio angrily.
Cameras quickly cut to a backstage hallway where Vance Archer could be seen struggling against his tag team partner, who was shoving him back towards the wall, not letting him past. "Curt, get the hell off me! Let me go!"
"So you can get back to Canadian-hunting, right? Which one is it now? You wanna try stalking Felicity into taking you back or jumping Christian again for the sixtieth time? Or maybe you're mad at Edge now cause he just dropped your name out there?" He shouted.
Vance moved as if he were about to talk but couldn't bring himself to say anything, giving Hawkins the opening to continue. "Friday night, I let you sneak out on me and embarrass yourself again. But not tonight! You're staying back here, and you're gonna cool off and refocus-AAH!"
Before he could finish, however, Vance grabbed Hawkins by the side of the head and sent him into the wall. CM Punk, who was merely leaning on the wall outside the camera's view, came forward at that point and slapped Archer right in the face. Vance stood there shocked for a few seconds, then got in Punk's face with a scowl of rage.
The Straight Edge Superstar didn't back down, however, and merely took a step towards Archer, getting right in his face. "What the hell is wrong with you! Have you lost your mind! That's your tag team partner! Your best friend! The guy that helped you get on this show in the first place! Or do you have some kind of pathological addiction to hurting everyone that's ever cared about the fact that you even exist here!"
"Shut up! This has nothing to do with you, Punk! It's none of your business!" Archer shouted as the vein in his forehead began to pop out.
"Coulda fooled me! You certainly do a pretty good job of making it my business, seeing as how you can't seem to stop yourself from doing all this right in front of me!" Punk pointed to himself before continuing.
"Clearly, clearly! You need help. As a matter of fact, you need Straight Edge, but if Luke Gallows isn't worthy, you wouldn't have made it a week in the Society! And since I feel like proving a point right now, here's an idea."
Vance scoffed. "What's that?"
"If the next person you beat down isn't your opponent in the middle of the ring at the time, I will personally find a former Superstar to face you for your WWE contract. Why? Because I'm CM Punk, and I am drug free and alcohol free, and it is no accomplishment that I'm better than you. Because right now…anybody is better than you." He poked Archer in the chest for emphasis before storming off screen and the cameras cut away.
Backstage, The Nexus were talking about the match between Wade Barrett and John Cena. David Otunga said they need to do anything they can to make sure tonight isn't the end of Nexus and not get Barrett disqualified.
A video package ran promoting John Cena vs. Wade Barrett tonight.
If Cena wins, Nexus must disband
If Barrett wins, Cena must join Nexus
John Cena vs. Wade Barrett
Quick lock up and Cena got a quick takedown on Barrett. Cena with a huge hip toss and dropkick comb on Barrett. Barrett went after Cena with some big right hands and kicks before mounting him and dropping some big right hands. Cena fought back with big shots to Barrett in the corner and went for an AA early and The Nexus ran down the ramp. Michael Cole reminded everyone of the stipulation that if any members of the Nexus interfered than Barrett would be disqualified. Barrett got in the face of Otunga telling them to return to the back. Back in the ring, Barrett hit Cena with some big jabs as members of the Nexus looked on from the end of the ramp. Barrett with a big backbreaker on Cena then a flying elbow off the second rope, followed by a close two count. Cena recovered, but missed a splash in the corner and Barrett executed a big reverse neckbreaker before driving his knee into the back of Cena and pulling back his arms. Cena tried to fight to his feet, but Barrett kicked him back down on the mat then catapulted him into the ropes.
Barrett attempted another flying elbow, but Cena rolled away, then Cena climbed up to the top turnbuckle. Barrett, however, met him and punched "the Champ" before hitting a headbutt. Cena fought off Barrett with two headbutts of his own sending Barrett back down to the mat below. Cena jumped and caught Barrett with a leg drop to the back of his neck. Cena covered and Barrett kicked out. Barrett countered an AA attempt before hitting a Wasteland. Barrett covered Cena…1…2…Cena kicked out. It was then Cena's turn to strike with his finisher. Cena hooked the leg…1…2…Barrett kicked out. Cena dropped Barrett and got the STF locked on. A fan appeared to grab the referee and pull him out of the ring. Security hit the area to grab the fan. As they attended to what appeared to be a fan, another man dressed in red decked Cena with some kind of an object and ran out of the view. Barrett covered Cena as the referee got back in and Barrett got the win. John Cena must join Nexus.
Winner: Wade Barrett
After the match, the remaining members of the Nexus hit the ring and celebrated with Wade Barrett. A replay was shown of the first unidentified man trying to get in the ring, distracting the referee, and then the other unidentified man hitting Cena to setup the pinfall for Wade Barrett. They showed shots of shocked fans in the crowd to the finish. The Nexus headed to the back while Cena was recovering in the corner trying to take in what happened. They showed another replay of the finish. Back live, Cena still couldn't believe what happened. More shots of shocked WWE fans in the audience.
Backstage, Josh Mathews was walking in a dark hallway when Paul Bearer appeared. Mathews asked why he has returned after being gone for six years. Bearer said he took his time and promised that Kane would never overtake Undertaker.
WWE Unified Divas Championship
Michelle McCool (c) w/ Layla vs. Natalya
Quick takedown by Natalya early on. McCool bailed early when Natalya pushed her into the ropes. Layla distracted Natalya on the outside allowing McCool to take Natayla out with a big clothesline. McCool sent Natalya into the guard railing two times and then tossed her back in the ring. McCool with a full body scissors submission, but Natalya turned onto her stomach and lifted McCool up high, pushing her into the corner. McCool hung on and kept the body scissors applied. Natalya fired back with a few shots and a big clothesline on McCool. Layla jumped up on the ring apron to distract Natalya, who pulled the LayCool member by her hair. McCool accidentally kicked Layla, but this distracted the referee as Natalya got a roll up on McCool, who was able to kick out when the referee returned for the pinfall. Natalya countered a Styles Clash attempt and got a Sharpshooter locked on. McCool turned over to her back and got a heel hook locked in. Natalya rolled through and got the Sharpshooter locked on again. Layla then threw her shoes at Natalya and the referee called for the bell.
Winner via DQ: Natalya
Winner & still Unified WWE Divas Champion: Michelle McCool
After the match, LayCool bailed to the floor while Natalya grabsbed Layla's Divas belt and shows it off.
A video package ran hyping Kane vs. The Undertaker inside a Hell in a Cell.
Back live, the Hell in a Cell structure lowers over the ring.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Hell in a Cell
Kane (c) vs. The Undertaker w/ Paul Bearer
Kane went after Taker right away as he was helping Paul Bearer out of the Hell in a Cell. The bell hadn't officially ran yet as they brawled on the outside with Kane in control. They finally got inside the Hell in a Cell as the door closed to start the match. The referee locked the door and the bell sounded. Taker had a steel chair and drove it into the ribs of Kane. Back in the ring, Taker splashed Kane in the corner. Taker dropped the leg and Kane quickly powered out of a pinfall. Kane had the chair now and cracked it over the back of Taker. Taker fought back tossing Kane over the steel ring steps and kicking him in the head, but the Big Red Machine soon sent his brother shoulder first into the steel ring steps. Kane had the chair again and hit Taker over his left leg. Kane put Taker back in the ring and drug him into the steel ring post tossing his left leg against it, then placed the leg inside the steel steps and hit it with force. Kane worked over Taker in the corner back in the ring. Taker fought back as they brawled back to the ringside area against the cage and Taker got in some big right hands.
Taker with a chokeslam on Kane. Cover and Kane got a shoulder up after two. Taker kicked him in the gut and looked to setup a Last Ride when Kane broke it up and got a chokeslam on followed by a two-count. Kane with two big splashes on Taker in the corner, before standing up on the ropes over Taker hitting some right hands when the Deadman put Kane on his shoulders and lifted him up, connecting with a Last Ride from the corner! Cover by Taker and Kane still found a way to kick out. Tombstone attempt by Taker, but Kane reversed and got a Tombstone on Taker instead. Kane went for the pin…1…2…Taker got a shoulder up. Kane couldn't believe it and dropped the referee, throwing a fit on the mat screaming, "No!"
Another WWE referee opened up the cage door and got in along with other WWE officials to check on the downed referee. Paul Bearer walked inside and cheered on Taker to get up when Kane jumped out and got in his face. Kane started stalking Bearer as he got in the ring, yelling out, "You shouldn't have come back!" Taker sat up, Kane turned around and Taker executed a chokeslam. Taker called for the end. The lights went dark and fire filled the entrance way as Taker had Kane up.
Bearer then walked forward and blinded Taker with his urn, causing him to let go. The lights came back on as Taker was seen grabbing his eyes. Bearer handed the urn to Kane, who proceeded to deck Taker with it, then hit a chokeslam on Taker. Kane covered Taker and got the pinfall.
Winner & still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After the match, Kane was handed the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and Paul Bearer cheered him Kane and the two left the ring together. As Undertaker started to recover inside the Hell in a Cell, Bearer turned the light on his urn and shone it in the face of the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kane.
WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE-WWE
The next night, Felicity and Christian sat in the hotel room, watching Monday Night Raw.
"I can't believe that chumpstain GM is going to make him apologize. He didn't do anything wrong! So what if you interrupted Swagger or broke the computer? They both deserved it." She scoffed as Edge made his way to the ring. "Reekazoids."
Christian chuckled silently under his breath, not wanting her to think he was taking the situation lightly. He wasn't thrilled that Edge had to apologize either, but it wasn't as big of a deal as Felicity was making it out to be. However, she always was one to despise when she thought anyone was doing either him or Adam wrong.
They rolled their eyes as Cole read the email from the GM, demanding Edge apologize, which Edge quickly refused to do.
"You know, I think my buddy Christian had the right idea when he said he wanted to rid the WWE of all things stupid. So, I'm not going to apologize, because that GM computer…is stupid. And let's face it, Michael Cole, you have been the epitome of all things stupid since 1997!"
The crowd cheered loudly as Michael Cole began arguing, but Edge quickly cut him off. "I mean, I would rather listen to a recording of J.R., than listen to Michael Cole."
Felicity rolled her eyes. "Way to steal my insults, Addy. I so totally said that first."
Cole was bout to respond, when the GM computer made it's alert sound and he looked to the screen. "And I quote. 'Tonight, we're going to determine the next number one contender for the WWE Championship. And we're going to do it in a 20-man over-the-top-rope battle royal!" The crowd cheered loudly.
"Oh, that's great." Lawler commented
"And the prize for the winner? Well, that person will face Randy Orton for the WWE Championship in three weeks at Bragging Rights!' However, Edge. You've disrespected me one too many times. You won't be in this battle royal tonight."
Felicity threw her arms in the air. "That is ridiculous! Come on! He's the best wrestler on that show. Freakin' vindictive coward." She said, glaring at the TV, as Christian watched in silence, not thrilled by Cole's words either.
"Because I…'" Cole stopped to laugh. "…have officially traded you to Smackdown!"
"WHAT!" Felicity and Christian yelled simultaneously, standing out of their chairs, staring at the TV in shock. As the crowd booed loudly before they started chanting "spear" and Edge's glare soon turned to a smile, a wide grin broke out across Felicity's face too.
"He's coming back!" She practically shouted. "Jay-Jay, he's…"
Christian motioned for her to be quite, a smile on his face, watching intently as to what would happen next, wondering if it would have any more impact on his show or his career than the announcement that was just made.
"You know what? Hallelujah! This is one of the greatest nights of my career! I no longer have to deal with a gutless GM, or hear this re- this tool, recite the single worst catchphrase in the history of the WWE, 'And I quote!'" Edge mocked.
Cole was furious. "Edge, my 'Cole Miners' love when I say that. I am Michael Cole, the voice of the WWE and I demand that you show me some respect!"
Edge shrugged. "Respect, huh? How about instead I go out on a high note, and spear you right off that podium?"
"Do it Bubby!" Felicity yelled at the TV, looking at Christian, the two exchanging wide smiles, however, their celebration was short lived.
The Miz's music hit and he came down the entrance ramp with Alex Riley.
"Look at this guy." Christian scoffed, rolling his eyes. "Reekazoid."
Miz said that Cole is awesome, after all he recognized The Miz's potential before anyone else as he entered the ring, and Cole hurried to the announcers' table causing Edge to roll his eyes.
"Yeah, yeah. Run along- run along, Cole. Run al- there you go. Let the Edge wannabe handle this."
"Really? 'Edge wannabe'? Really? Really? Really?" Miz asked
"Yes, really. One word name; check! You wear a trench coat to the ring for your matches; check! Money in the Bank winner; check! And you know what? I was using the word "awesomeness" while you were still in high school poppin' zits."
"You should show him some respect, Edge. Miz is the most must see WWE Superstar to ever grace the ring. He is the Miz and he, is, awesome!"
Edge thought this over for a minute before nodding. "You know what Alex. You're right. The Miz is awesome…at tapping out to Daniel Bryan."
"You know what Edge, you can try to agitate me, but it doesn't matter because I am either going to go to Bragging Rights and win the Title, or lead RAW to victory."Miz pointed out
"Really?" Edge asked, stealing Miz's catchphrase. "Well, in that case…" Suddenly, he punched Riley in the face. Edge then knocked Miz back into the podium. Riley was about to get hit with the spear, but Miz came up from behind Edge and hit him with the Skull Crushing Finale!
Felicity watched as Miz and Riley gloated, her eyes narrowing slightly, before glancing at Christian. "He's alright, right?"
Christian nodded quickly. "Of course."
"Then it's okay if I do this…" She started, before jumping up on the bed and continuing to jump there. "HE'S BACK! HE'S BACK! ADAM IS BACK ON SMACKDOWN! ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD!"
Christian could hear Big Show laughing in the room next door, no doubt able to hear Felicity and finding her reaction to the events on Raw amusing. Christian himself chuckled at her, shaking his head, glad they were on the ground floor and no one could hear her jumping. "Felicity, I know you're excited, but you've got to calm down or we're going to get kicked out and have to sleep in the car."
She put her legs out in front of her mid-jump so she landed in a seated position before laying back on the bed. "I'm sorry, he's just…he's coming back. He's going to be on the same show as us and we're going to get to travel together and…AHHHH!" She let out another excited cry as she kicked her feet in the air as if some invisible force was tickling her.
Christian couldn't help the ear to ear smile that spread across his face. "This has never happened before, eh? All of us on the same show? Traveling together and everything?" She shook her head, making him smile wider. "That's actually pretty cool. Thanks Raw GM!"
"I can't believe it! Just…everything is starting to work itself out." Felicity commented as Edge started making his way out of the ring.
She quickly darted towards her bag, giving Christian a quick hug on the way, before digging her phone out, pushing the speed-dial corresponding to Edge and pressing the phone to her ear.
Christian rolled his eyes. "Would you at least let the man get to his locker room before you start calling him?"
She shook her head and kept listening to the rings on the other end, causing Christian to chuckle and shake his head. "Well, when he does answer or call you back, let me talk to him too, eh?"
She nodded, flashing Christian the biggest smile he had seen from her since the night Edge got her from the hotel, causing Captain Charisma to grin himself, believing that there was finally a light at the end of the tunnel for all of them to get past this Vance Archer fiasco and toward some since of closure for Felicity.
Edge is back on Smackdown! Isn't everyone excited! I told you business was about to pick up and it shall, it shall. So, hang on to your seats, because from this point forth, we're in for a bumpy ride! In the words of Edge (from "The Totally Awesome Best of Edge and Christian" part of his DVD) "Hope y'all enjoyed it!" Reviews are loved and show me that there is even a point to writing anymore. So please, just drop a quick line. That's all I ask. :) Thank you! I love you all!
*Casey*
~James 1:12~
