Life Of A Superstar 3: SmackDown Vs. RAW 2, Pt. 4

Bonus 2: I've Got Your Back

Chris faced off against Johnny Nitro who thinks he should face Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series. After the match, Nitro was about to ambush Chris as he was receiving a standing ovation from the fans, but Nitro threw the chair away and spoke.

"You know, Chris? I have to admit, you really showed me something out here tonight. And maybe you do deserve to be the #1 contender. But dude, we've seriously got to work on that image. That's where I come in."

Apparently, Nitro was referring to Chris' frame. He's not a powerhouse by any means but fights more like a Light Heavyweight.

"Look, you're a pretty tough guy, buy you've got all the personality of a block of wood. I mean, seriously, you're all steak, no sizzle. Stick with me and I'll teach you how to break necks in the ring and give women whiplash on Hollywood Blvd. I'll make you a star, because you're good for business, and what's good for business is good for all of us."

Voicemail from Nitro

"Hey, Chris. I heard that you're locking up with Benoit in a non-title match tonight. Try not to let him land too many shots to the face, because I know a guy who's gonna do a photo shoot for us as a favor tomorrow. And just in case Benoit gives you more trouble than you can handle, I want you to know that I've got your back, pal. See you out there."

Jones took on Benoit and took Nitro's advice, even though he has his suspicions about what Nitro's intentions were. During the match, Nitro got a chair just like last week, but Benoit pushed Jones towards Nitro, pushing him down. Benoit then applied the Crippler Crossface on Jones, and Nitro was laid out.

Voicemail from Nitro

"Hey, dude. It's Nitro again. I haven't heard from you. Maybe you didn't get my last message or something. But listen, you've got to call me back so we can discuss your title match. I've put too much time and energy for it to fall apart now. Plus, I've got three magazines fighting for the exclusive cover story about your championship. I'll have my cell phone all night, except for my 5:00 teeth-whitening treatment, of course. You should consider that. I know a guy. Anyway, call me. We'll do lunch."

Text from Teddy

Well, Chris, you finally convinced me that you had nothing to do with Johnny Nitro interfering in your match against Benoit last week, but I'm still not convinced that little incident was actually an "accident" on Nitro's part. That's your problem, not mine. Nitro told me that he wants to make it up to you in a match tonight. He challenged Benoit to find a partner in the SmackDown locker room to take on you both in a tag match. Benoit already accepted, so I hope you recovered from last week and ready to go. Good luck, but take it from me, playa: I'd keep a close eye on Nitro if I were you. You don't need his kind of "help" this close to your title match at Survivor Series."

That very match didn't go very well as Nitro was gunning for Benoit, but Benoit's partner of choice, Batista, blocked his path. Benoit took this opportunity to put Jones in a Crippler Crossface again.

Text from Nitro

"Look, I know you're not returning my calls because you're P.O.d, and I guess I deserve it. Or maybe you haven't had a chance to return my messages because you're busy with the face peels and personal grooming kit I sent you. But listen, I've been getting feedback on the media packages I've sent out, and the press is going crazy for you. They are already reconsidering your Q-rating as champ. Now all you need to do is beat Benoit.

After the last two weeks, I know you're gonna blow a little steam tonight, and you need to spend as much time in the ring with Benoit as you can before your title match, so I requested a Triple Threat match so I can protect you when you wrestle him, but I'm not going easy on you. Remember, Teddy Long made you the #1 contender, so you need to be at the top of your game for Survivor Series.

Also, I've talked to Teddy about making your match an Ultimate Submission match with Benoit this Sunday, this way you can beat him at his own game and prove that you deserve to be the World Heavyweight Champion. I know what you're thinking, but please, no need to thank me. If you want to show your gratitude, you'll leave this Sunday with the Title. I'll see you in the ring, champ!"

The Triple Threat match wasn't something Chris had in mind but went along with it. Consequentially he was feeling sick to his stomach after Nitro attacked Benoit with the title and Chris applied the Cripple Crossface on Benoit.

Voicemail from Nitro

"Hey, champ. We sure showed Benoit who's boss. If you do that at Survivor Series, you'll be the World Heavyweight Champion. I wish I could be here to watch your back, but for some reason, Teddy Long banned me from the arena. Call me so we can discuss some strategy, ok? I've got a great plan that will make the last few weeks look like child's play. Later."

Survivor Series

Voicemail from Nitro

"Hey, Mr. Big Shot! I don't know what your problem is, but I left you two messages and you didn't call me back. Maybe now that you put Benoit in the Crossface, you think you're too good to talk to... What? Hold on a second... What's up, champ? Benoit, what are you doing...?"

Nitro screams in pain...

Benoit's Following Message

"Too bad you couldn't see your friend tap out just now, but I'll see you tap... tonight!"

Jones was not happy at all having to do a Ultimate Submission match against Benoit. This type of match is similar to an Ironman match but with Submission holds being the main theme here, and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship. Despite the so-called help, Jones managed to score more tap outs withing 15 minutes, winning by 5-2, meaning Jones scored 5 tap outs and Benoit scored two. Chris won and became the World Champion.