J.J./Kane/Taker
As time for the event came J.J. took her place at announce left. Again she was happy to be able to hear the announcers.
This should be good. Even the photographers can't decide what the guys will do. They're taking bets on whether there will be a fight over the pin or if they will continue to work well together. J.J. thought as she took her position.
"Well the main event will certainly be interesting." JR said. "With the special stipulations no matter who wins there is a title shot in the making."
"Yeah, I'm hoping Earthquake and Hercules get that tag team shot they've been after." King said.
"I don't know about that the way Kane and Taker have been working together it seems as if there could be an intercontinental shot coming very soon but for which one." JR asked King.
"Hopefully not for either of them." King said.
"Jerico will definitely be watching this match very closely as will Road Dogg and Jessie." JR said. "All three stand to lose their titles depending on which way this goes down."
J.J. waited as one match after another took place. Taking shot after shot. But she was anxiously anticipating the main event.
As time finally approached J.J. could feel the crowd getting hyped up for it. She could hear their chatter and feel their energy.
Earthquake and Hercules came out first glaring into the audience. Then Kane's music hit and the fans stood cheering. Once Kane was ringside Taker's music hit and you could hear the roar of the bike over the crowd but just barely.
The lights went out and you could see the single headlight coming down the ramp. Kane watched his brother roll around the ring then park. They entered the ring together and Hercules and Earthquake quickly exited. Kane and Taker raised their hands and the crowd went absolutely nuts. They turned to the other side of the ring and did the same in front of the announce table.
Again the crowd went nuts. Finally they moved to their corner and Kane stepped out. Eventually Earthquake and Hercules got into the ring and Earthquake decided to start. Taker took after him immediately with blows to the face and stomach. It didn't take long till you could see how winded Earthquake was. He tried to make it to his corner but Taker was having none of it. He cut him off blocking the way and continued to pound on him. Then he pushed him and Earthquake ended up in Kane's and Taker's corner. The two of them through quick tags and double teaming soon had Earthquake barely standing and not fighting back except for brief attempts to get out of the corner.
Finally Hercules couldn't take any more and he rushed into the ring and attacked Kane from behind. Before Taker could stop him he had managed to get Earthquake out of the corner and Kane to one knee.
Hercules helped his partner back to their corner and took the tag. Then waited to see who was coming for him. It was Kane.
Kane rushed him and nearly took his head off with a clothesline. Then he punched Earthquake knocking him off the apron. Then he turned again on Hercules, who was just getting up.
I don't want Taker to give me the win I want to take it myself. Kane thought as he advanced on Hercules again.
Suddenly Hercules charged, Kane lifted a leg and Hercules ran straight into his foot. Kane grabbed the reeling Hercules and lifted him by his throat with two hands then did a sit down bomb with him. Getting back up Kane helped Hercules to his feet and choke slammed him then covered him for the win.
Taker joined him in the ring and raised his hand even as the Ref raised his other.
Good Taker thought he took the win and didn't just sit back and let me give it to him.
Vince
"Damn it. They did it again. Not only did they take the win but now I have to give Kane a title shot." Vince raged in his office. "I thought at the Very least they would fight over the title shot and lose the match."
"I know I'll make a special stipulation to the title shot I'm forced to give Kane. He'll never win. I don't want that burnt retard holding the damn intercontinental belt."
"I still can't believe he won." Vince said still raging.
J.J./Kane
"I'm so proud of you baby." J.J. said hugging Kane back in the locker room. "I knew you could do it."
"Taker would have given me the match anyway so my win was a definite." Kane said.
"No it wasn't you could have lost to Earthquake and Hercules.. or you could have let Taker do all the fighting and taken the win. You didn't do that you took control of the match and really kicked some ass." J.J. said.
"You actually think we could have lost to those jokers." Kane said incredulously.
"Well no not unless you guys really fucked up. But it could have happened nothing is impossible." J.J. said laughing. "But I think this pretending to hate each other isn't going to work anymore. NO one will fall for it."
"True, not after tonight when he raised my hand." Kane said joining her laughter.
"Let's get showered and out of here." Kane said.
"You go first hun." J.J. said
"Not together." Kane asked with a wicked smile.
"NO not together.. I don't think we'd manage to get showered." J.J. laughed.
"Probably not, but it would be fun to try." Kane said.
Taker
Well Vince's little plan didn't work. Taker thought. I wonder what he'll do now that he has to give Kane a title shot. I know he'll do something to make it impossible for him to win. He just can't let Kane have a title not after holding him down for so long.
DX
"I can't believe it. That burnt freak is going to get a title shot." Hunter said pacing in the hotel room.
What's wrong with that? Chyna thought. It was Vince's stipulation after all.
"Neither can I." Road Dogg said. "But at least we won't have to defend ours against Earthquake and Hercules."
"Yeah Jerico is going to have to defend against the freak. That has to suck." Jessie added.
"Maybe I'll pay Jerico a visit. Let him in on a few secrets to fighting Kane. Make sure the burnt freak doesn't win." Hunter said.
Oh give it a rest already. Chyna thought.
"Then we can work on making sure they go back to being at each other's throats. I don't like them two working together." Hunter said.
Why can't you just concentrate on your career? Chyna wondered and let others concentrate on theirs. I don't know how much longer I can stand being around this shit. DX was fun when Shawn was here.
Hunter/Jerico
"I can't believe he won." Jerico muttered as he waited for his food to be delivered. "Now I have to face him. Obviously I won't lose to him. But it's a waste of my talent to have to face him at all."
If he wants to win he'd better listen to what I have to say. Hunter thought as he knocked on Jerico's door.
"That can't be the food already." Jerico said as he went to the door.
"What do you want?" Jerico asked as he saw Hunter standing there.
"I have some information that might be of use to you." Hunter said pushing his way into the room.
"What kind of information?" Jerico asked, perturbed that Hunter had just forced his way in.
"Information to help you beat Kane." Hunter said.
"I can beat Kane on my own." Jerico said sarcastically.
"Yes I'm sure you can." Hunter said with equal sarcasm. "But I want to be sure, so I'm here to help you."
"I don't need your help." Jerico said adamantly.
"Do you want the information or not." Hunter said loudly.
"Are you gonna leave if I say no." Jerico said.
"NO, you'll hear me out one way or the other." Hunter said.
"Fine say your piece." Jerico said.
"Because of the mask he has very little peripheral vision you can use that to your advantage and his left knee is weak it's easy to take him down with a few blows to it. Don't try to make him winded it won't work. If all else fails try to take off his mask while he is trying to get it back in place you can do anything you want to him. If you actually get it off it's an easy DQ cause he'll take off." Hunter said.
"How do you know he'll take off?" Jerico said.
"Because he doesn't want anyone to see his face and once it's dislodged he has to put his hair back to get it back on. He won't do that in front of an audience." Hunter said.
"I'll take all that into consideration. Now get out of my room." Jerico said.
Hunter didn't say anything else he just left.
Jerico slammed the door behind him.
"Imagine he thinks I need help to fight that retard." Jerico fumed pacing the floor. "I can't believe he thinks I can't beat him on my own."
"Then again knowing your opponents weaknesses never hurts." He said to himself.
Kane/J.J.
Getting up the next morning Kane and J.J. packed quickly and headed to the airport.
"You don't really think Vince I going to give me a straight title shot J.J." Kane said as they drove to the airport. "He's going to do something to try and make me lose."
"I hadn't thought of that. I had hoped he would finally have gotten over his hatred of you." J.J. said.
"No I think now that me and Taker are working together he has even more hatred directed at the both of us." Kane said. "He probably can't stand that he no longer controls Taker and the fact that you and I have pulled more than one fast one on him isn't helping my case."
"But he promised the winner a title shot." J.J. said
"Yeah but I guarantee that since we actually won he'll put some kind of stipulation on it." Kane said. "He probably planned to all along."
"Oh man, we've made things worse getting you two back together haven't we?" J.J. said. "But I'd still rather see you two together Vince or no Vince." J.J. added
"I would too, I'm just telling you to watch him he's gonna have something planned." Kane said. "Whatever happens don't say anything or get involved. I'll manage it." Kane added taking her hand.
"I promised you before I would stay out of things if I could." J.J. said. "The only two times I didn't was when the Acolytes handcuffed you and when Chyna threatened me."
"I know J.J." Kane said. "I just wanted to be sure."
"I promise to be good." J.J. said laughing.
Kane just laughed.
They sat the rest of the plane ride chatting quietly. But J.J. couldn't help but wonder what Vince was going to pull out of his ass to ruin Kane's title shot.
Taker
Getting to the next town he found his room and unpacked. Then sat down staring into space.
I don't think I'll ever get used to this quiet. When I had to ministry there was always something going on. Some noise some argument to settle; now there is nothing. Taker thought.
Wonder if Kane and J.J. have made it in yet. We could make plans to take care of Vince. Then again we can't do that till he shows his hand. Taker thought.
Kane/J.J.
Arriving at the new city J.J. wondered if they would have some time to look around or if it would be arena airport arena again.
"How long are we here for Kane?" J.J. asked.
"You know the schedule as much as I do?" Kane said.
"Yeah I know but I was hoping for a different one than the one I have." J.J. said laughing.
"Nope, same as this time only we drive to the next event." Kane said.
"You've been doing this longer than me. Do you ever get used to the constant travel. I mean I always wanted to see more of the world but not one city at a time every day." J.J. said still laughing.
"It never bothered me." Kane said, "Until recently I never wanted to see anything. Was fine staying in hotels every night. Now since you I want more. I actually want the time to see the places I visit."
"Maybe it's just jet lag." J.J. said wearily.
"Probably, we'll try to get some down time after this show." Kane said.
"Even a day or two would make a hug difference." J.J. said.
"We'll see." Kane said feeling sorry for her.
I never wanted to see anything outside the hotel rooms because I didn't want to be seen. It's all so different now. She makes me want to try things, do things that I never would have considered before. Kane thought, remembering the skiing trip.
They didn't even bother unpacking just showered and took what they would need for the arena out of the bags. Then they went for a short walk in the area of the hotel just to get out.
Taker
Wonder where they are going. Taker thought as he watched Kane and J.J. walk out into the street. I'm glad to see him doing more than hanging in a hotel like me.
Suddenly restless Taker turned and went to the door. He stopped to grab his gear and then headed to the arena.
Once there he went to the parking area and saw his bike sitting there.
I wonder how much gas is in it. He thought suddenly wanting to feel the wind in his hair and the freedom of the road.
I can definitely get a short ride in before the event.
Mounting the bike he headed out.
Kane/J.J.
As they were arriving at the arena later Kane and J.J. saw Taker pulling up on the bike. His smile showed that he had really enjoyed his ride.
"I'm glad he's taking the time to look around too." J.J. said. "I hate to think of him stuck in the hotel all the time."
"You worry too much this is Taker you're talking about. I'm sure he has plenty to do with his time." Kane said.
"Are you sure about that?" J.J. asked.
Maybe she's right I wonder what he does do with all his time. Kane thought.
I'll bet Taker just sits in the hotel room every night eating alone and staring at tapes or TV. J.J. thought.
Once in the locker room Kane and J.J. got ready for the meetings. J.J. got into her blacks but Kane wouldn't be changing until after the talent meeting.
The regular staff meeting was the usual boring affair. Then J.J. went to her meeting.
J.J.
Walking into the talent meeting J.J. couldn't help but notice the grins of the other photographers.
"What's up now?" she asked.
"We're just wondering how Kane is feeling after his victory." Mark asked.
"Just fine, and he'll be feeling even better tonight after his match with Jerico." J.J. said smiling herself.
"You're that sure." David asked.
"Yeah." J.J. said, beginning to laugh. "He's my husband and I believe in him unlike most people around here." She said.
"To hear Jerico talk and he's been talking all over the place, he's sure he can beat Kane." Dan said.
"I think he talks to much." J.J. said. "Now let's get down to business if we can."
The meeting progressed and J.J. was put at the ramp left side.
Great she thought I'll be able to get some awesome shots of my man leaving with the belt.
Jerico
"I'm telling you he doesn't have a chance. Not Kane or anyone else is getting this title from me." Jerico said in the locker room for the umpteenth time. "Especially not that retard Kane he doesn't have a chance. He should just forfeit and save himself the embarrassment."
Even if I have to pull every dirty trick I know. Jerico thought to himself.
"Will you shut up already!" half the locker room yelled.
J.J./Kane/Taker
Entering the talent meeting J.J. saw that Taker was already there and in gear. J.J. and Kane took their usual spots by the door and waited for Vince to arrive.
It wasn't long till he arrived with a shit eating grin on his face.
He definitely does have something planned. J.J. realized getting a little upset. I wonder what it is.
Kane watched Vince enter knowing immediately that not only did he have something planned but that he was sure it would work.
Vince slowly went through all the matchups assigning matches and taking requests.
"For tonight's title match between Jerico and Kane I've decided to add a special stipulation." Vince paused.
That's it Vince. Taker thought. Let's hear it.
"The stipulation is a special guest Referee." Vince Paused again.
