Chapter 21: Betrayal
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Sister of Darkness II
Next week's episode of Raw is War takes place at the San Diego Sports Area in San Diego, California.
Fireworks scream across the air and explode on the entrance ramp, the camera rolls through the pumped up crowd.
Jim Ross greeted, "The atmosphere in the San Diego Sports Arena is electrifying! What a volatile, unpredictable night we have tonight! I'm Jim Ross along with the Jerry the "King" Lawler!" The Corporate Ministry theme hits and the group make their way to the ring under the blue light.
The Corporate Ministry formed last Thursday during the pilot episode of Smackdown when the Ministry of Darkness and Corporation merged. They wrecked havoc that night and last night on Sunday Night Heat.
Jerry Lawler stated, "You know, JR, Jim Cornette couldn't have said it better. He said this was a merger straight from hell! Look at this, the Corporate Ministry! Did you ever think at some point in your life you would see a consolidation like this?"
Jim Ross nodded, "The most destructive force in the history of the World Wrestling Federation, right here in front of our eyes! And based on Shane McMahon's actions and his words to his own father, there would be severe repercussions right here tonight on Raw!" The group enters the ring one by one. Shane grabs a microphone. While it made them sick to their stomachs, Angel and Kane stand with the group.
He said, "The Corporate Ministry, the most dominating force ever created in the World Wrestling Federation. I won't be held responsible for those foolish enough to get in any one of their faces. Many of you are saying Shane McMahon is ruthless. Many of you say Shane McMahon has a black heart. That Shane has no compassion and that's where I draw the line because I understand what compassion is about. I understand what compassion is for all of you. I don't expect you to know what that is from me because none of you can walk in my boots. But compassion, I can only imagine what it's like to live from paycheck to paycheck. I can only imagine what it's like to go down to a liquor store, get the cheapest bottle of vodka and drown your sorrows away every Friday night." Angel mentally rolls her eyes. Man, Shane loved hearing the sound of his own voice!
Jerry the "King" Lawler asked, "What is that like, JR?"
Shane kept going, "I can only imagine: Oh my god, I hate my boss, my life and wife. But there's a word compassionate people like myself call people like you. And that word is losers! Me, however, have it all! I got the looks, money and the brain power! How many of you could ever fathom the responsibility I have? The power I have in my hand? And whether it be Vince, Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Rock, it feels good to reach out and seize that power! To have that destiny in my hands, I can take it and crush it any time I want! How many of you would have balls the size of grapefruits to slap your maker in the face? Not a single one!"
Jim Ross elaborated, "He is talking about his dad, Vince McMahon." Shane hands the microphone to Triple H.
Hunter said, "Rock, or should I say Crock? Because that's what you are, a Crock, a big farce! At Over the Edge, your fate is in my hands. You know, these...people call you the People's Champion. That speaks volumes about every one of you. The way you worship this piece of crap! Why? Because he can raise an eyebrow and drop a little elbow. He stays up all night thinking up catchphrases and marketing clothes for every one of you? Well, you keeping coming out here, Rock and you sing your little songs and do your comedy routine. Well Rock, at Over the Edge there's gonna be nothing funny about the way I end your career!" Shane McMahon grins at the declaration Triple H announced. He next offers the microphone to Paul Bearer so that Undertaker can speak.
The Phenom stated, "It's real simple, I hate everyone but Austin your name is at top of the list. Who the hell do you think you are? You come here and try being everyone's savior. Let me tell you something, boy. I let you go your own way, I even thought we'd be able to co-exist but that's not going to happen because now I'm not gonna play the savior I am the role of executioner. Let me tell you what's gonna happen at Over the Edge. First, I'm gonna take your title. Second, I'm gonna beat you like you have never experienced. And third, after I beat you, after I've taken your title, I am going to take your beaten carcass, put you on my shoulder and walk out of the arena with ya and take you to Monday Night Raw where you will be the last sacrifice. You will be sacrificed to a power even greater than myself. And you will know my name as the Lord of Darkness! And there's not a damn thing that you or any of you people can do about it!" He rolls his eyes back while Bearer returns the microphone to Shane.
Shane said, "And Austin, just remember that I'll first-hand witness the 1,2,3 because I will be wearing the black and white as the special guest referee where once again the Undertaker will become the World Wrestling Federation Champion!" Angel keeps a growl that desperately wanted to escape her throat in check, not wanting any member of the Corporate Ministry become suspicious.
Jim Ross informed, "Austin's in the locker room as we speak."
Shane resumed, "There's one last piece of business for the Corporate Ministry to do. And that pertains to you, Vince. You got two hours to get down here because Shane McMahon has his master plan. It's the last piece of the puzzle. Shane McMahon..." He ignored the "Ass hole" chants and hears the fans cheering.
The Corporate Ministry looks at the entrance ramp where the Big Show, Ken Shamrock, Mankind and Test stand with 2x4s in hand.
Mankind informed with the microphone of his own, "Well, look what we got here, Shane. Every one of us at one time or another worked for the Corporation. And now every one of us stand here as, I guess you can call us disgruntled former employees! So what we've done, Test, Shamrock, the Big Show and myself have band together to form a Union! Now, we don't have fancy initials, we are not the federation of interstate truckers, we are not sag or screen actors' guild, we simply are a union of people you wanna respect, son. Wait, wait, wait! Union, people you wanna respect, I guess we do have initials. Just call us Up Yours Shane!" He saw Big Show start walking down the ramp, "Wait, Big Show. Your dad used to come out here and the crowd used to chant A hole, A hole and maybe they were right. But at least when Vince was running the show we were compensated. I think I speak for all of us when I say that since you took over our paycheck sucks, Shane! You may think you have our financial future in your hands but you mess with the Union, you little twit you will find that we'll have your testicles in ours! Let's go grab some balls, guys!" The Union makes its way to the ring and slide in to start dismantling the Corporate Ministry.
The staple regrouped on the ramp.
Shane yelled, "You haven't seen the last of the Corporate Ministry! Tonight, you're going down! You're going down by our hands! Let's go, boys!" Kane and Angel follow them.
The first match of the night is a Singles Match pitting Billy Gunn against Angel.
Last Thursday on Smackdown, the New Age Outlaws challenged Angel and Kane for the WWF Tag-Team Championship but they lost. Later on, Billy Gunn attacked her in the locker room but Kane comes to his sister's rescue.
Dark Side plays and the lights go out, moments later flames explode on the entrance ramp and purple light descends. Angel steps out and advances to the ring.
Tony Chimel said, "The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making her way to the ring, from Death Valley, weighing in at 220 pounds, she is one half of the World Wrestling Federation Tag-Team Champions and WWF Women's, Angel!" The Deadgirl parts the sides of her trench coat and walks up the steel steps, she slowly raises her arms to return the lights.
Angel steps through the second rope and glares at Billy Gunn who already entered. She sheds her trench coat and places it at ringside, lowering her head Angel places both hands on the hat and removes it rolling her eyes back as thunder clashes overhead. She next hands both championships to a stagehand.
Referee Mike Chioda calls for the bell to get the match started.
Angel watches Billy Gunn circle her until they lock up testing each other out. The first lock up ends in a draw, however the second one followed Angel's favor when she throws Billy Gunn across the ring like a sack of potatoes. Picking him up by the hair, Angel Irish whips the blonde-haired man into the turnbuckle so hard that it made Gunn bounce off it before falling to his stomach. She next drops her elbow on the small of his back 10 times and applies the Boston crab. She feels the young Superstar crawling his way to the ropes so Angel applies more pressure to counter this, earning her a scream of pain from Billy Gunn. Releasing the hold the multi-champion sends Gunn out to ringside. Stepping over the top rope, Angel slams her opponent's head off the steel steps causing Billy Gunn to comically wobble around before falling down. Hoisting him up she rams him spine first into the ring post repeatedly and briefly rolls into the ring to break the referee's count. Gunn's head cracks off the English announce table and finds himself rolled back into the ring. She next wrenches at the arm before heading to the nearest turnbuckle, walking the top rope and jumps off to do a perfect Old School. Angel raises her hand, signaling for the chokeslam and when Billy Gunn turns around he walks right into Angel's waiting hand. She lifts him up and plants him to the mat, next doing the Rest in Peace sign. The Deadgirl sizes her opponent up and then drops Billy Gunn on his head.
Folding his arms across the chest, Angel rolls her eyes back as Mike Chioda does the 3 count and calls for the bell. Dark Side plays.
Tony Chimel said, "Here's your winner, Angel!" Mike Chioda raises her hand and retrieves her championship belts for her.
Angel takes them and heads for the locker room. Stepping inside she spots Kane watching the TV, Angel joins him.
They watch the Corporate Ministry walking to the ring again, Angel wonders what Shane has to say this time.
Shane said into the microphone, "I made a few changes for tonight's lineup so throw away your formats because Shane McMahon is in charge. We'll start off tonight with a special 4-Corners Match, that's right it's going to be the Big Boss Man, Viscera and Mideon and in the other corner will be Test. So Test, good luck to you! Now, how about a Hardcore Match? How about the king of hardcore Mankind? Mankind, get ready because tonight your Hardcore Match is between the Acolytes, Faarooq and Bradshaw! Who's next? Triple H, tonight you have the task of taking on the 'World's Most Dangerous Man' Kim Shamrock." Triple H whispered something in his ear and pulled back getting a nod from Shane, "And Chyna will be the special guest referee!"
Jim Ross objected, "Oh, come on!"
The arrogant McMahon cried, "And Posse! I can't forget about my boys. I can't believe it, I was in the back and I saw Patterson and Brisco whatever they were doing in there, I have no idea. So tonight, it's out with the old and in with the new. The Posse is gonna show those two stooges what it's all about! That leaves me with the Big Show. Big Show, tonight, your opponent in this very ring will be none other than the Undertaker! And for my own personal amusement, tonight there will be a special Evening Gown Match between Debra and Sable!"
Jerry the "King" Lawler, "Whoa baby, puppies in my future! Yahoo!" From the locker room, Vince, Linda, Stephanie, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson share a look of disgust and disappointment.
Triple H whispers something else in Shane's ear.
The leader of the Corporate Ministry stated, "There are two other people on this special list. Excellent idea, Hunter. Tonight it will be The Brahma Bull, The Rock going one on one with Stone Cold Steve Austin!"
Triple H said, "Shane, let's give credit when credit is due. They're too smart for that. For those two to go head to head, they're too smart for that. Let's up the ante on that one."
Shane thought about it and nodded, "Good point. Tonight, the match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock will be a special Lumberjack Match! And those lumberjacks will be none other than the Corporate Ministry! I have one slot left open." He turns his attention to the entrance ramp where Vince McMahon walking to the ring with a microphone in hand, showing no fear as he enters the lion's den. His wife, daughter and 2 police officers join him.
Jerry Lawler said, "I don't think Mr. McMahon wanted them out here."
Shane cried, "Isn't this cute, mom and daddy's little girl. What's up, Vince?"
Vince warned, "Shane, stop. Now before you go too far."
His son retorted, "No, no, no, I haven't begun to go far enough! This is my time! This is me we're talking about, not you. This is my show."
Vince informed, "I think you're about to make a big mistake. And I think you better think long and hard before you do. You better get your stuff together because your family is not standing behind you."
Shane dared, "You wanna bring it? Come on, I'm right here Vinny Mac. How about me and you? Think of the box office, Vince. I have taken your company out from under you, I have taken everything. The only thing I haven't taken is your ass!"
Jerry Lawler's eyebrows shot up, "Oh, my god."
Jim Ross added, "Shane challenging his own father to fight him tonight?"
Shane continued, "Think of the box office! Vince and Shane in this very ring. How about it, Pop?"
Vince shook his head, "Nope. The answer's no. But if you won't listen me or your sister, Stephanie then maybe, just maybe, you'll listen to your mother, Linda." He hands the microphone to his wife.
Linda started, "Shane, I'm begging you, son. In the name of your family, please..."
Shane cut her off, "Shut your mouth, mom!" Vince grabbed his shirt, "That's it! You want me, come on! Right now!" Weighing his options, Vince realizes he is outnumbered and wisely leaves the ring with his remaining family and the police officers.
They were halfway up the ramp when Shane said, "Hey Vince, you know what? I can have them do it again!" Vince and his family look at him.
Jim Ross wondered, "Do what again?"
Shane revealed, "Who do you think was the mastermind of the Undertaker abducting your little girl, Stephanie? It was me!" Vince, Stephanie and Stephanie's eyes widen in horror and shock.
Jim Ross gagged, "Good god!"
Jerry Lawler exclaimed, "What?!" Undertaker has a smug look on his face.
Shane further revealed, "I knew if daddy's little girl was in a weakened position that you would crumble! That you would leave the business like a hot potato and I was there to pick up the pieces! How do you think the Undertaker got inside our house? How do you think he got Stephanie's little teddy bear? How do you think the pictures were taken? It was all me! And Stephanie, who do you think picked out your wedding dress? Wasn't it the bomb?" Linda had a hand over her mouth while Stephanie felt her heart shatter.
Vince snaps!
He runs into the ring to get his hands on Shane when the Corporate Ministry pounces on him like a pack of wolves. Once they were satisfied the Corporate Ministry departs from the ring.
Stephanie and Linda enter and help Vince up. Together, they stare at the power-drunk younger male McMahon.
On the entrance ramp, Shane said, "I'll take that as a yes! See you tonight!"
Vince nodded vigorously, "You damn right!" Kane was shocked beyond belief!
How could Shane do that to his own family? Power, that's what it was about.
When the other McMahons got back to the locker room, Linda and Stephanie try to persuade Vince to not fight his son.
Vince refused, "I am gonna kick his ass! You guys...you need to go to the hotel. I don't want you to see it."
Stephanie said, "Daddy, please don't!"
The Chairman ordered the police officers, "Take them to the hotel. Get them out of here. Thank you." The Mean Street Posse head for their Tag-Team Match against Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson.
Jim Ross looked at Jerry Lawler, "Can you believe that? Vince will fight Shane McMahon right here tonight on Raw!"
Tony Chimel said, "The following tag-team contest is scheduled for one fall. Making their way to the ring, at a combined weight of 505 pounds, Rodney and Pete Gas, the Mean Street Posse!"
Rodney snatched the microphone, "Patterson, Brisco, put down the chair and come out here and face the music Mean Street style because the Posse is in the house! And we're gonna put you back in the old folks' home!" He drops the instrument.
Vince tells Patterson and Brisco to do what they gotta do, which they do.
They step foot inside the arena.
Tony Chimel resumed, "And their opponents. At a combined weight of 499 pounds, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco!" The two men try to talk it out, saying they don't have proper wrestling attire.
The Mean Street Posse push them and referee Earl Hebner calls for the bell.
Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson would have none of that. They rebound off the ropes and Brisco executes a waistlock takedown on Rodney while Patterson does the Lou Thesz Press on Pete Gas. They removes their jackets, the fighting spirit has been re-lit. Patterson spreads Pete's legs and slams a shoe on his manhood and then whips him with the belt. He throws Pete out to ringside before stepping out to continue while Brisco bounces Rodney's head off the turnbuckle pad and throws him out too. After bouncing the young loudmouth's head off the Spanish announce table, Brisco Irish whips him into the ring post. Pat Patterson tosses Rodney over the security barricade and rejoins Brisco in the ring where Earl Hebner raises both of their hands.
Tony Chimel declared, "Here are your winners, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson!" Angel's wandering backstage when she senses a presence behind her.
Before she could react, she felt something pierce her. She lets out a gasp before collapsing to the ground, feeling an immense chill wreck her entire body. Angel uses a hand to see if there was a stab wound but strangely there isn't one. There was no blood pouring out, nothing. She turns her head and through the veil of black hair, Angel sees her oldest brother standing there with a blade of ethereal energy.
Undertaker said, "Soul Pierce. Useful for paralyzing someone."
Angel asked weakly, "What did you do that for?"
Undertaker sneered, "Do you take me for a fool? I knew from the beginning you sought to reclaim the WWF Championship after losing it at Unforgiven: In Your House last year to Stone Cold Steve Austin. You thought that by joining me, it would bring you one step closer to that goal? I also know it was you who motivated Kane and Steve Austin to rescue Stephanie from the black wedding last week. I was playing you along for weeks. Now you are going to learn what happens when you interfere with my plans, little sister." Fear envelops the teen as the words register in her mind.
The Phenom raises a tattooed arm and Angel finds herself lifted into the air and telekinetically sent crashing into the walls without mercy and slides to the ground. Her punishment isn't finished, however as Undertaker telekinetically sends her crashing through the lights hanging from the ceiling, a window, stack of pipes, through the wall next to him and banged against the ceiling 10 times and her back lands on the concrete floor hard, making her arch it. Undertaker finishes it by throwing Angel through another window, the sound of breaking glass echoes throughout the area.
Angel only has enough strength to crawl out of the window before falling on her side unconscious.
Undertaker stares down at his sister as the rest of the Corporate Ministry walk up.
Triple H said, "Good riddance to her. Imagining Angel reclaiming the WWF Championship makes my stomach curl!"
Shane informed, "There's one more place we need to go to. Let's go pay him an office visit, it's just down the corner." The group leaves the area.
Test wins the 4-Corners Match against the Big Boss Man, Viscera and Mideon.
Kane searches for Angel after not having heard from her in a while. He reaches backstage and follows a trail of debris, a woman's scream causes Kane to run at that direction. When he arrives, the Big Red Machine witnesses Linda holding her frightened daughter, caressing her dark brown hair to comfort her.
He asked, "What happened?" Stephanie points a trembling finger and Kane follows it until his mismatched eyes lay on the still form of his sister.
Kane gasped, "Oh my god, Angel!" He gently rolls her on her back and moves strands of black hair away from her face, his eyes widen at the sight.
She had multiple lacerations on her beautiful face, bruises on her neck and arms and a black eye swollen shut. Blood dripped from a cut lip.
Kane places two fingers on Angel's neck to check for a pulse and to his relief, he finds one. He carries Angel bridal style to the training room where the doctor just finishes sorting the medical supplies.
Upon hearing the door open, he turns around to see Kane standing there with a young woman in his arms. It only took a second for him to realize it was Angel.
He ordered, "Put her on the exam table!" The 7 footer places his sister on the table and whips his head around to see the female McMahons still standing there. They are ordered to leave by the doctor.
Once they're gone his medical instincts kick in. He carefully removes her sleeveless shirt, not wanting to discomfort any possible broken ribs. Once the shirt is off he examines Angel's torso for signs of fractured bones to Kane's relief there aren't any, just some bruising that would fade. He next sheds her gloves and elbow pads. The bruising wasn't as severe on her arms so that should disappear in a day or two. He next reaches for her tights to check her legs but Kane grabs his hand, stopping him from going further.
He said, "Don't. I have a better way of checking her legs for injuries, let me do it." Getting the doctor's approval, Kane hovers his hands over the teenager's leg and concentrates.
A blue aura covers them and Kane begins his inspection. He starts at the thigh and works his way down to her feet, to his amazement the bones aren't cracked.
The doctor said, "She's a tough cookie for having only bruises considering the punishment she endured."
Kane replied, "Angel understands we endure tremendous amount of pain every time we go out there to entertain our fans. Injuries are part of this business, doc. She dedicates herself to training, keeping her moves sharp or learning new ones. Hm? She's waking up." Angel's eyelid starts flickering weakly and her good eye opens. She places a hand on her pounding head.
She takes in her surroundings and quickly discovers that she is in the training room. Angel looks down and finds herself almost bare from the waist up and covers her bra-clad breasts with her arms.
Angel asked, "How did I get here?"
Kane answered, "I carried you here. Do you know how you ended up this way?"
Angel lowered her head, "Undertaker did this to me."
Kane growled, "What?!"
Tears fell from Angel's eye, "He knew everything right from the start, Kane! My wish to become WWF Champion again, reason behind joining the Ministry of Darkness, you and Steve Austin rescuing Stephanie, everything! He used telekinesis to throw me around until I fell unconscious." She sobs uncontrollably, the pain still plaguing her body doesn't help.
Kane wraps his powerful arms around her as he allows Angel to let it out. He never imagined that Undertaker would betray an innocent person like Angel. Sure, he may done it to someone like Kane but not Angel. Kane feels white-hot rage burn through his veins.
'That son of a bitch will pay dearly for this!' He thought menacingly.
The doctor informed Angel, "The good news is you have no broken bones anywhere and the bruises on your torso, arms and legs will disappear in about 2 to 3 weeks tops. An icepack should reduce the swelling on your right eye. That will take about 24 hours depending on how long you keep it on. Other than that, you are free to go but I still strongly recommend you not to engage in strenuous physical activity until you fully recover. Am I understood, Angel?"
Angel nodded, "Yes, doctor." She puts her sleeveless shirt back on and departs with her older brother.
The time came for father and son to have their fight.
The Corporate Ministry theme hit and Tony Chimel said, "The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring, one of the owners of the World Wrestling Federation, Shane McMahon!" The attire he wore was made up of a jacket zipped up, sweat pants and shoes.
Shane enters the ring, asking for a microphone.
He said, "Come on, Vince. Don't keep me waiting! I knew you wouldn't show up. I knew you didn't have the grapefruits to come face me because everybody knows I can take you! You probably hopped in your limo with your precious little girl, Stephanie and good old mom and skedaddled. You couldn't take your own son. No, no, no, no, you can't face the facts that I have the power! That I run the corporation, it's Shane McMahon's show. It would please me so much if you walked down that aisle because if you were in this ring, I would annihilate you for the entire world to see. Obviously, that's not going to happen now!"
Jim Ross stated, "This kid needs an ass whipping."
Shane ordered, "So referee, I think you should raise my hand and declare Shane McMahon the winner." Vince denies him the chance as he makes his way to the ring despite being jumped by the Corporate Ministry in his office moments ago. Shane actually had a look of surprise on his face.
The ring attire Vince wore was composed of a black athletic shirt, black elbow pads, black jeans and black shoes. Essentially, all-black clothing.
He collapses halfway down the ramp and Shane seizes the opportunity, getting out of the ring and clotheslined his father. Earl Hebner orders him to get in the ring. Shane kicks Vince right in the face. Grabbing him by the shirt, the power-drunk kid rolls the older male McMahon into the ring and Hebner calls for the bell to get the match officially underway.
Shane puts his father in the corner and presses his shoes against Vince's chest while trash talking. He next backs up and nails the Bronco Buster on the WWF Chairman. Pulling Vince up by the hair, Shane runs into the ropes for a clothesline. He sets his father up for an encore when Vince ducks the clothesline and when Shane bounces off the ropes counters with a clothesline of his own. Both men get up.
Vince said, "Little shit!" He kicks Shane in the gut and connects the Stunner then hooks the leg. Earl Hebner's hand strikes the mat 3 times and calls for the bell.
Tony Chimel declared, "Here's your winner, Vince McMahon!" The Chairman rolls out of the ring and walks up the ramp. He glares at Shane from the entrance ramp while the fans chant "Loser! Loser!" at him.
Mankind lost the Hardcore Handicap Match after the Acolytes double powerbomb him through 2 propped chairs.
Next up was the Singles Match between Ken Shamrock and Triple H with Chyna as the special guest referee.
Ken Shamrock's music played as he walks to the ring, he soon climbs the steel steps and pounds his head before unleashing his battle cry. He enters the ring pacing rather impatiently.
Triple H's music hit next and Tony Chimel announced, "The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring, accompanied by the special guest referee and the 'Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna, from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 260 pounds, Triple H!" The mentioned people step foot inside the ring and Chyna points at the referee shirt she sported for this match.
She searches for any hidden weapon on Shamrock and once it was done, Chyna signals for the match to begin.
Triple H places Shamrock in a side headlock that Ken breaks by Irish whipping Hunter into the ropes and executes an arm drag take down, he next does a fireman's carry take down on the 260 pounder. Chyna stands back and watches Ken Shamrock assault Triple H. A thumb to the eye allows the blonde-haired man to pin Ken in the corner and Shamrock blocks the right hand and fights his way out. He targets the arm, putting it in an arm bar submission hold until he is forced to break it when Chyna spots Hunter using his free arm to grab the bottom rope. The native of Greenwich, Connecticut punches Shamrock into the corner and Irish whips him into the opposing turnbuckle. Shamrock thwarts a follow-up by driving his elbow into the temple, Hunter charges at him and Ken nails another arm drag. He continues targeting Triple H's left arm. Hunter punches his opponent in the gut to make Ken let go and the World's Most Dangerous Man reverses an Irish whip and scores a reverse elbow. Hunter changes a hurricanrana into a powerbomb. The mean streak in Triple H manifests itself, punching, kicking and stomping Shamrock in the corner.
Chyna examines her fingernails while Hunter chokes his opponent.
Triple H Irish whips Shamrock into the opposing turnbuckle with such force that Ken bounces off it and the blonde chains it with a clothesline. He goes for the cover and Chyna starts a quick count before Ken Shamrock escapes at 1. After beating the brown-haired man's face, Triple H Irish whips him into the ropes and lowers his head but Shamrock counters with a leg lock submission hold, hyper extending the leg before Chyna rakes him right in the eye. A high knee sends Ken Shamrock on his back and Triple H tells Chyna to cover her which she does, allowing Triple H to drive his knee into Shamrock's manhood. The former MMA fighter changes a running attack into a powerslam after being sent into the turnbuckle. He starts building momentum and after the drop kick, he goes for the cover but Chyna doesn't do the 3 count. A Pedigree by Triple H seals the outcome of the match.
Tony Chimel said, "Here's your winner, Triple H!" Kane helps Angel sit down in her locker room and grabs some ice from the little freezer, putting them in a sandwich bag then wraps it up in a rag. Angel takes it and the makeshift icepack on her swollen eye, hissing slightly as the cold, rag covered icepack touches the body part.
Next up was the clash of the titans: Undertaker vs. the Big Show!
The Big Show's music hit and the giant walks to the ring, steps over the top rope and roars while raising his massive hand. The slow Ministry theme plays and Big Show watches the Undertaker approach under the blue light.
Undertaker walks up the steel steps and raises his tattooed arms, rolling his eyes back to return the lights and enters the ring.
The Phenom avoids the massive fist of the 500 pounder and spins around to retaliate as referee Tim White signals for the match to begin. Undertaker punches Big Show into the corner then halts the attack to intimidate the official. The Big Show wraps his football-sized hands around Undertaker's throat and reverses their positions. Being the quicker of the two, Undertaker dodges a chop and launches thundering right hands before scaring Tim White enough to make him leave the ring. The Demon of Death Valley charges at his opponent and Big Show catches him in a bear hug, applying pressure to the small of the back. Undertaker slams both arms against the giant's head to get free and runs into the ropes but gets caught with a size 22 big boot. Big Show clotheslines him out of the ring.
Paul Bearer undoes the cap to a bottle of ether and Undertaker douses his left elbow with it before returning the bottle.
Big Show pulls the Phenom up to the ring apron and nails a forearm so strong that it back flips him into the ring. He Irish whips Undertaker into the ropes, misses a right hand and the Phenom jumps on the giant's back applying the sleeper hold and placing the drenched elbow pad up to Big Show's nose. The drug's overwhelming smell brings the giant to one knee but in a display of willpower, Big Show executes a snapmare take over freeing himself. With Tim White focused on Big Show, Paul Bearer hands the Undertaker a baseball bat.
Undertaker breaks it over Big Show's cranium, sending the 27-year old to the mat and causing Tim White to call for the bell. Discarding that he's been disqualified, Undertaker punches on the prone giant who had been busted open from the baseball bat.
Debra intentionally lost the Evening Gown Match when Nichole Bass filled in for Sable, giving the male fans and Jerry the "King" Lawler a nice view of her seductive body. Nichole Bass tried to harm Debra when Jeff Jarrett ran to the ring and knocked Bass out with his guitar.
The main event finally comes.
The Rock's music hit and Tony Chimel said, "The following contest is a Lumberjack Match. Introducing first the challenger. From Miami, Florida, weighing in at 275 pounds, The Rock!" The Brahma Bull advances to the ring and steps on the second rope, raising an eyebrow.
Jerry Lawler stated, "If either one of these guys get thrown out of the ring, the Corporate Ministry will be over them like rabid dogs!"
Stone Cold Steve Austin's music hit next and Chimel resumed, "And his opponent. From Victoria, Texas, weighing in at 252 pounds, he is the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin!" The Rattlesnake steps on all 4 turnbuckles and raises his arms.
The Corporate Ministry plays and both men watch the group make their approach, Austin removes his vest.
They both fight any member of the Corporate Ministry who dare to step foot inside the ring, Shane arrives directing traffic as all members of the group swarm over Austin and The Rock.
Suddenly the lights go out and Burned plays, moments later flames explode on the entrance ramp and red light forms. Kane walks through the smoke.
Jim Ross exclaimed, "My god, it's Kane! It's Kane!" The Big Red Machine tightens his glove and back body drops Rodney on the steel ramp and nearly takes Pete Gas's head off with the big boot.
Arriving at ringside he's greeted by Triple H but Kane sends him crashing into the steel steps, removing the top half Kane chokeslams the blonde on them causing Hunter's back to arch. Without even looking, Kane's glove finds Viscera's neck. His incredible strength allows him to deliver a Chokeslam from Hell on the 500 pounder. Climbing into the ring, he spins the Acolytes around and double chokeslams them, his real target was somewhere in this swarm. Sure enough, Kane spots his big brother hammering away on Stone Cold Steve Austin. Walking over, he whips Undertaker around and starts throwing anger-filled uppercuts that take Undertaker off guard. They soon fight on the entrance ramp and the Phenom had a hand around Kane's throat, obviously planning on drilling his younger brother to the steel. Kane grabs Undertaker's throat with the same idea running through his mind, he swats his brother's arm off and readies to chokeslam when Kane spots Triple H running towards him. He releases his target and Tombstones Hunter. When Kane returns his gaze to his brother, Undertaker was gone.
A growl escapes Kane's throat.
'That bastard got away!' He thought.
Kane helps The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin finish mopping up the rest of the Corporate Ministry, all of them delivering their finishers. When the carnage ends it looked the scene of a bad car wreck, bodies laid everywhere.
Kane slowly raises his arms then throws then back down, spewing fire from the ring posts and red light descends accompanied by Kane's eerie Burned theme.
He leaves for the hotel with Angel. He watches her sleeping in the bed, noticing tears coming from her closed eyes. He gently wipes them away.
Undertaker was going to pay for this! Kane swore this!
A/N: Chapter 21 done.
Shane revealed himself as the mastermind behind Stephanie's abduction and the black wedding.
The Undertaker was aware of Angel's plan this whole time and was just playing her along then struck when she least expected it.
Angel defeated Billy Gunn in their match.
Vince beat his son in their fight despite getting jumped beforehand.
Kane vowed to make Undertaker pay for his betrayal.
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