Life of a Superstar
Chapter 9: Decisions, Decisions
After last week when Matt Hardy assaulted Chris with a steel chair, Chris stretches in the locker room when The Coach came up from behind.
"How's it going, Chris? It's me, The Coach."
"I know who you are. What do you want?"
"I've been gone for awhile since you left WWE developmental, but Mr. McMahon called me back up to prime time TV. I just wanted to wish you luck in your match tonight. We all know what's at stake. After all the training and advice I gave you a few months ago, The Coach is confident that you'll take that next step. Good luck and I'll see you in prime time."
Chris went into the ring and battled Matt Hardy. After last week's assault, he was no match for Chris's power as he went "off-line."
The next night, he visited Mr. McMahon's office.
"When we first met a few months ago, I told you that if you proved yourself there would be a shot for you on primetime WWE programming. We'll, seeing as how you've performed in the ring and based on the fact that you won the Heat tournament last week, I'm happy to tell you that I have in my hand a WWE contract with your name on it."
"Awesome. Thank you, mr. McMahon. Will I be going to either RAW or SmackDown?"
"That's entirely up to you. I have a open roster on both brands. And I know our GMs are anxious to see a fresh face to join their show. You'll probably work out on either show. So why don't you tell me which roster you want to work with?"
Chris gave himself a few moments, and then...
"I'm going to give RAW a shot."
"We'll, then. Let me be the first to welcome you to Monday Night RAW!"
"Where do I sign?"
"Actually, Chris, you have one more match on Heat before you sign the contract. Ric Flair is coming to do a special guest main event on Heat. Can I count on you?"
"Absolutely."
"Well then, congratulations. Just sign on the dotted line..."
Chris immediately did so and became a Superstar on RAW, but first, his match with the Nature Boy will be proven to be a true test for him.