I must apologize for not keeping up with my fanfiction
I must apologize for not keeping up with my fanfiction. It has been ages since I last typed up some, and I would not want to disappoint any eager readers of my fanfic, even if you are hiding somewhere. Anyway, this is chapter 7, and all about Wrestlemania 25. Enjoy.
Chapter 7 – Wrestlemania 25
The day is Sunday March 29th 2009, and the time is 20:00, one hour before show time. Rob, Joe and Sam are in the corridor, Rob and Joe in their wrestling gear, whilst Sam was casually dressed in a plain black t-shirt and light blue jeans. They have not yet been told who is going over in the big fatal 4 way elimination tag match, but have received the news that the rules are that one member of every team will be in the ring at the same time. Joe approved of the stipulation in the hope that they can devise some spots to make themselves and their opponents look good, and try their best not to be overshadowed by the main event of the night, Chris Jericho, who won the Royal Rumble taking on Batista, the World Heavyweight Champion. There was a lot of thought going into exactly how the match should plan out. This was the most anticipated match, and the match that was built up the best. The three men made sure that Batista was going to be the fan favourite in the match, with Triple H and Chris Jericho being the bad guys would do anything to be champ. As far as they knew, Batista was going to retain.
Joe had been receiving a lot of stick lately from the fans. Joe, who has only just recovered from a pulled muscle in his arm, was getting booed because he hasn't done a thing since debuting other than that flying crossbody at No Way Out. He had been on forums on the Internet where he read a lot of posts about how Joe was lazy and couldn't be bothered to do anything, and Rob was doing all the work. Rob had been doing some singles matches on Smackdown whilst Joe had been managing alongside Sam. Joe's injury had not been reported by anyone, so most of the fans didn't know that he was carrying a niggling injury that was damaging his performances.
"You know, I can't believe that I'm hated by all the fans" sulked Joe.
"Listen Joe, I have been your tag team partner a while now" replied Rob. "The fans don't know about the injury you had, but that injury has cleared up now, and you are one hundred percent again. You are a great wrestler. Only a few people can do what you do. You can do the power moves, but still do the highflying moves. Like that corkscrew you do on rare occasions is something special for someone as big as you. What you got to do tonight is prove everyone wrong. As soon as you are called into action, just do what you do. Do you highflying and your power, get the fans behind you. If you do, they will love you by the time it's over."
"Yep, exactly" agreed Sam. "Albeit, I've never seen you wrestle before, I've heard good reports about you, and Rob has told me you're good in the ring. Now that you've got no injury, what better time to show off than Wrestlemania?"
"Also Joe, don't let the boos get to you" said Rob firmly. "If the fans aren't impressed, you will probably receive a myriad of boos from everyone."
"Right, yeah, I can do that." said Joe who suddenly felt reassured.
Joe grabbed his Tag Team Championship belt and stared at it. He didn't know whether or not he would still have it by the time the night was through, but he knew that he had to go out there and prove why he is Tag Team champ now. It was silent where they were until they heard the muffled footsteps on the carpet. They all looked to their right and saw Jim Ross standing there, with a beaming smile on his face.
"Good evening gents" said JR brightly.
"Good evening" replied the trio in unison.
"I bet you are all wondering about the outcome of the match tonight, aren't you?"
"Yep, you guessed it" said Rob with a small chuckle.
"Well" said JR, whose smile was getting bigger. "I am glad to tell you that you are going to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships." Nobody said anything, but JR could tell that all three of them were dancing inside. "I've already told the other competitors. It should be a good match. There are no specific things that the WWE want you to do in your match, so do what you like. You know, considering it's a babyface thing to do. Speaking of babyface, you're making a convincing heel right now Joe".
"C'mon JR" piped in Rob. "You know the crowd are only booing him because they haven't got a chance to see what he can do in the ring yet".
"I know" chuckled JR. "You'll do fine Joe. You knock 'em dead out there. I must be going now. Good luck". With that JR, left the area, and Rob, Joe and Sam were instantly chatty.
"Woohoo" yelled Joe. "Now I can show everyone what I am made of. Hopefully they'll like it."
"You know what Joe, I'm going to help you. How about I get eliminated from the match about half way through, and then you get to retain for the team," suggested Rob.
"Erm, well…"Joe didn't know what to make of it. "I don't really want you to look weak to make me look strong".
"I won't look weak" assured Rob. "I've already got the fans in my favour. Now we need you to get them in the palm of your hand".
"Thanks dude" said Joe. Time ticked away and it was now 20:58. Although Joe didn't really approve too much, the WWE Tag Team Title match was going to open the show. They had received a good amount of time to put on a decent show, especially considering that there had to be seven pin falls or submissions. All four teams were in gorilla position, as the theme song for Wrestlemania (Can't get my head around you by The Offspring) played and the roar of the crowd could be heard underneath it. All eight competitors waited anxiously for the match to start. A couple more minutes passed as all six announcers were talking about Wrestlemania. Suddenly, Deuce and Domino's music hits, as they drive the car into the arena. Cherry wasn't with them, as it was decided that she was going to split from them to actually start wrestling. It's not as though Deuce and Domino needed her, she didn't really do much, and is an excellent wrestler. As soon as the back of the car was out of view, the other six competitors knew it was showtime.
Deuce and Domino's music hits the speakers, and both men come out in their car. They both jump out of the car, and are already getting on the fans nerves with their cocky walk and arrogant posture
"And what a way to kick off the show, with the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line." Yelled Cole excitedly.
"And you see that Deuce and Domino, the former Tag champs are in the ring." Informed Coach. "But former won't be in the name after tonight. These are the favourites to win it in my book. They are the best tag team on Smackdown and the only way they lose is by luck. And that is how they lost last month. Their opponents got lucky."
"I highly doubt that Coach." Biscuits and Gravy comes on the speakers and the crowd pop loud for Jesse and Festus. They make their way to the ring as Deuce and Domino move and stand near the commentators table.
"Now here is a team that might win it." Suggested Cole. "You have Jesse, the normal one who knows how to beat his opponents. And then you have Festus, who goes berserk at the sound of a bell and always completely dominates his opponents."
"These two belong in the loony bin as far as I am concerned." Said Coach, sounding as though he can't believe that these two are in a WWE ring. "How they got to be wrestlers is anyone's guess." The music of Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins comes on. The team dropped the Edgeheads name when creative realised that they only really saw the duo as Edge's clones. They do their pose, trying to generate as much heel heat as they can.
"If Deuce and Domino aren't winning, then these two are." Enthused Coach. "Look at them, they're young, brash, confident and great wrestlers. And they've been trained by Edge, who is a former World Champion. They have all the advantages in the world."
"One advantage they don't have is having the crowd on their side, which can be a huge help if you need a boost of confidence." Said Cole.
"Don't make me laugh. Who needs the crowd? All they do is distract you. Ryder and Hawkins know better than to let some idiots distract them." Finally, Bat Country plays on the speakers, to a mixed reaction of boos and cheers. The cheers for Rob and Sam, whilst the boos were directed at Joe. Joe tried his best to get a pop, but they weren't cheering for him. Joe and Rob nod towards each other, as though they got something planned. They pose on the apron.
"Now here is a great team." Said Cole cheerfully. "They won the WWE Tag Team championships on their debut, and the crowd seem to love them."
"The crowd love half of them." Corrected Coach. "Notice how Joe is not getting cheered? It's because he sucks."
"I don't think that you're giving Joe Abbott a chance here. He has only been with the WWE for just over a month. Give him time."
"He has had as much time as Rob, who the fans love, for a reason I cannot fathom, because he sucks just as much as his partner, and that piece of that trash that they brought to the ring with them."
"You calling Sam a piece of trash?"
"Yes I am, because that is exactly what she looks like."
"I think you're slightly crazy if that's what you think. And the match is under way." The match gets under way, with Rob, Deuce, Jesse and Ryder all starting out for their respective teams. Deuce and Ryder team together temporarily to take on Rob and Jesse. Both Rob and Jesse get thrown out of the ring, and Ryder goes for a sneaky school boy pin on Deuce who kicks out at one. Deuce and Ryder start brawling when Rob and Jesse return who double team Ryder by hitting him with a double clothesline before hitting a double hip toss on Deuce. The match carries on for another five minutes when all the legal partners, Rob, Deuce, Jesse and Hawkins are down. The three latter are all in a line and Rob crawls towards Joe who has not yet received a tag in the match. Joe finally gets a tag to a chorus of boos. Joe walks along the apron and notices the other three men still flat on their back in a line. Joe jumps on the top rope, turning 180 degrees in the air, and hits a springboard moonsault on Deuce, before standing back up and hitting a standing moonsault on Jesse and standing up again and hitting a standing moonsault on Hawkins. Domino comes into the ring and attempts a clothesline but Joe ducks it and hits Domino with a clothesline of his own. Joe notices Deuce standing up, and Joe charges at him and hits a hurracanrana pin and Deuce gets counted for three. Deuce is eliminated. Domino, who looks shocked, prepares to jump Joe when Jesse rolls him up in a school boy pin and Domino gets counted at three as well. Domino is eliminated. Everyone is standing and the crowd are going wild, chanting "JOE JOE JOE" as Joe looks around and has a huge smile on his face.
"Wow, did you see that?" asked Cole, who was ecstatic. "Joe just absolutely burst into life and hit three amazing moonsaults. Both Deuce and Domino are eliminated."
"It was lucky again. And may I also point out that Jesse made a foul move by rolling up Domino from behind. He had no right to do that." Said Coach, who sounded like he was trying to find any excuse he could as to why his favourite team had been eliminated so early in the match. Joe, Hawkins and Jesse are all in the ring and start brawling. Rob eventually gets tagged in when he starts hitting big boots on Jesse and Hawkins, and picks up Jesse for a running powerslam. He hits it, and pins Jesse for 3. Jesse is eliminated. Ryder tries bringing in a chair and the referee stops him, but Hawkins hits a low blow on Rob and rolls him up whilst the ref wasn't looking. Hawkins gets the three count. Rob Perfection is eliminated. Joe looks on in shock, before he hits a brutal DDT on Hawkins. He goes for the cover and gets a surprise three count. Curtis Hawkins is eliminated. This leaves just three people left, Joe Abbott, Zack Ryder and Festus. Instantly, Festus double clotheslines Joe and Ryder and starts pounding on Ryder. Festus starts pounding on Joe as Ryder rolls out under the bottom rope. Ryder grabs a chair, as the already eliminated Hawkins tries to interfere. Ryder goes back in and hits Festus with a chair, who rolls out of the ring. Ryder waits for Joe to get up, before eventually unleashing a chair shot on him as well. Ryder gets rid of the chair and covers Joe, as Rob comes back and punches Hawkins. Sam climbs on the same apron that Hawkins was on and starts distracting the ref, whilst Ryder is covering Joe. The upset Ryder gets up and violently grabs Sam by the hair and starts shouting in her face, when Joe gets back up and hits a backdrop on Ryder. Festus gets back in the ring, and Joe notices this who picks up Ryder and pushes him into Festus. Festus picks up Ryder and hits him with a flapjack for the three count. Zack Ryder is eliminated. This leaves just Festus and Joe. Rob and Hawkins brawl to the back, whilst Festus runs at Joe who skilfully dodges. Festus again runs at Joe, but again Joe dodges and sends Festus into the turnbuckle. Joe hits a clothesline on the big man for a one count only, as Festus jumps back to his feet. Festus starts dominating, hitting Joe with a wide array of moves including Clotheslines, Headbutts, Body Slams and Suplexes. Festus picks up Joe for the flapjack when Joe manages to climb off of Festus' shoulders and picks him up from behind by the neck. Joe starts spinning around, showing great strength before finally hitting Festus with an inverted suplex. Joe goes for the cover. One…two…three. Festus is eliminated. The exhausted Joe gets up and hugs Sam who climbed in the ring, before Rob comes down and hugs Joe in adulation. Both men pick up their tag titles and kiss them. They climb opposite turnbuckles and pose, to a huge roar from the crowd. After soaking up the crowds applause, the three of them go back behind the curtain.
"Wow, what a match!" screamed Cole with excitement. "It didn't look good for the team when Rob got eliminated, but Joe persevered and retained."
"I can't believe it." Replied a shocked Coach. "I'll admit that Joe put on a good performance, but it won't last any longer. Just you wait."
"And up next folks is the money in the bank ladder match, where…"
Joe, Rob and Sam came through the curtain and got congratulations from all the competitors in that match. They knew that had done their job well, which was important because the first match gets the crowd settled for the rest of the show. Joe, Rob and Sam walked down the corridor, not saying a word. Rob and Joe got changed, after getting in the shower and met up with Sam in the car park.
"Well that was absolutely amazing" said Joe.
"Indeed, it was" agreed Rob.
"It was a really good match. I can say that from a viewer's point of view. Good job guys" said Sam. The three of them jumped into their car, with their WWE Tag Team Titles still over their shoulders, and drove off to their hotel, the sense of accomplishment and amazement yet to sink in.
Well, that's that. Wrestlemania 25 is over and done with, and the boys managed to retain against all odds. Chapter 8 will follow soon. Once something is finished, I might skip ahead in time, so don't be surprised if the next chapter isn't about what's going to happen at Backlash. I might set it for Summerslam or Armageddon. Who knows? Apart from me of course.
