Flinching in pain Midnight walks over to Miz and shoves him on the top turn buckle. Midnight climbs up to the 2nd rope and delivers 10 hard right hands to Miz.
"He reminds me of Rey Mysterio." Michael says.
"What he's short and can't lift big guys?" Jerry asks.
"No I was actually thinking they both put there hearts into the match." Michael responded.
"All I see is someone who like Jeff Hardy has no regard for his body and the eeriness of Undertaker in a smaller size." Jerry stated.
"Well as Tazz would say, "this isn't ballet" you know Jerry. You have to be willing to do what ever it takes to win and if you don't you're in the wrong business." Michael responded.
Midnight hooks his right arm around the back of Miz's neck and places his head under Miz's left arm pick him up and drops off the corner the two men slam hard into the ring.
"Oh my gosh! He just slammed Miz into the ring with the Super Plex!" Jerry exclaimed.
"No one is moving and the ref is starting his count. I think we may need medical help." Michael responds.
The ref to 5 as both Miz and Midnight struggle to move but can't muster the strength.
"6..7..8..9..10 Ring the bell!" the ref called out.
Midnight rolls out of the ring and stumbles over to the announcers table and in-between painful gritting of his teeth he states: "This proves that.. grrr.. you have to. Drive your body..rrrr..like you stole it."
He grabs Miz's hat and stumbles off to the ramp hoping to make it backstage and get a nice hot shower, but falls to his feet in pain as he tries to go on but can't. Krista, Mickie and Matt rush out into the arena to assist Midnight to his feet. Jeff meets them at the curtain and takes over for Krista. They help him over to the medic station. Mickie and Krista stay with Midnight while Matt and Jeff finish getting ready for their match.
While Matt and Jeff were in their match against Priceless, Mickie and Krista stayed by Midnight's side. The medic advised getting x-rays done, just in case as he tightly wrapped Midnight's upper abdomen.
"Do you think he might have cracked ribs?" Krista asked the medic.
"I'm not 100% sure, but after seeing that match, it wouldn't surprise me." the medic answered.
"Ok, I'm going to go find Stephanie and see about getting you to the nearest medical center for those x-rays." Krista stated.
Krista took off in search for Stephanie, but instead bumped into Edge. Krista started to panic and tried to back up. She bumped into another person. She was breathing heavily and feared whoever it was behind her. She slowly turned around to see who it was. But before she could see who it was, he pushed her out of the way as Edge lunged towards them. Krista fell to the floor and hit her head.
When Krista came to she was in a room that she didn't recognize. Her head was throbbing and she was still scared. She tried to sit up, but the pressure in her head was too much for her to handle. She laid back down and started crying.
"Hey, Krista. Don't cry. You're ok." the male voice said.
"Who are you?" Krista asked through tears.
"I am someone who has been around a while, but have been out of action. I know what Edge has done to your family before. I'm just glad that I was there to stop him from hurting you again." the deep voice stated. "I'm sorry I pushed you out of the way so quickly that you got hurt, but I didn't want Edge to get to you."
"Thank you. I think. Where is Jeff? And Midnight?" Krista asked as she sat up slowly. "Oh my head hurts."
"Here take this." he said as he handed her some pills and water. "Midnight is on his way to the medical center and Jeff is just finishing his match. Stephanie knows you are here and will tell Jeff."
"Ok. But who are you?" Krista responded after taking the pills and drinking some water.
"I am known as…" he started to tell her. "The Animal!" he stated.
"Batista? I thought you were gone indefinitely?" Krista questions
"I'm still out of action, but I wanted to be here tonight for some reason. And I'm glad that I was." Batista stated as there was a knock at the door.
Jeff and Matt came into the room. Jeff walked over to Krista to make sure she was ok. They thanked Batista for helping her with Edge. Jeff helped Krista to her feet. Her head still hurt, but the pain was no where near what it was earlier.
"What happened?" Jeff asked as they drove towards the medical center.
"I went to go find Stephanie about Midnight getting to a medical center and as I turned a corner, there was Edge. I tried to back up and there was someone behind me. I didn't know at the time that it was Batista, but now I'm glad it was. I was so scared." Krista told them. "Edge lunged towards me and I was pushed out of the way. I fell and hit my head. And then when I came to, I was in Batista's dressing room."
"Well, I'm glad that he was there for you." Jeff stated.
Jeff, Krista, Matt and Michelle went into the medical center to see how Michael was doing. Mickie was sitting with him. Everyone waited with Michael to get the results of the x-rays. The doctor walked into the room and put the x-rays up on the lit up screen.
"Well, the good news is, your ribs are not broken or even cracked. You do have some swelling and bruising, but that should go down in a day or two. Make sure you relax your muscles as much as possible over the next 2-3 days." the doctor told him. "As soon as you sign the release forms you can go."
"Great the next figure they make of me will come with removable bandages.." Michael tries to laugh but cant.
"Yeah you keep that up and they will!" Paul stated as he walks into the room.
"Well, well, well. Isn't it Mr. hospital show stopper. Shawn states. "I may have to watch my butt."
"Yeah well, I'm going to do everything I can to stay out of the hospitals from now on." Michael stated as he slid his shoes on.
"Good luck with that." Paul teased.
After everyone left the medical center, they headed back to the hotel. Everyone gathered in Jeff and Krista's room and ordered room service since no one was up to going out for dinner. After everyone ate, they watched movies and talked. The next day they were all off, but Krista didn't really feel like doing anything.
A few days later they were on their way to Austin, TX for the next set of shows. Matt had a match against Ricky Ortiz and Jeff had a match against Charlie Haas. Jeff laughed about his match as he thought that Haas was a joke. They all got settled into their hotel rooms and pretty much stayed in the rest of the night. The next morning they all headed over to the arena for the taping.
"Dave the reason I called you into my office is so that I can ask you for a huge favor." Stephanie stated.
"Sure. Anything." Batista stated.
"After finding out what happened last week in Oklahoma City with Edge and Krista. I would greatly appreciate it if you could act as her bodyguard until things have settled down." Stephanie asked him.
"Not a problem." Batista stated.
Everyone arrived at the arena and headed to their dressing rooms. Stephanie and Batista walked to Jeff's dressing room and they told Jeff and Krista what was going to be happening. Jeff was happy to hear that they were doing something to make sure that Krista was going to protected. Jeff's match was up first that night.
"Welcome to another Monday Night RAW. We are live in Austin, Texas." JR stated.
"We have another exciting night ahead of us. Jeff Hardy will be going up against Charlie Haas. And I have to wonder if the superstar impersonator will try to come out here as his opponent?" Jerry responded.
"Who knows what he is gonna do. Matt Hardy is here as well with a match against Ricky Ortiz." JR announced.
"I just got word that last week there was an incident involving Krista Martin backstage after assisting Midnight." Jerry announced.
"It was reported earlier today on , that during last weeks show, while Krista went to find Stephanie McMahon after assisting Midnight, she literally ran into Edge. Someone came to her rescue, but in the process Krista sustained a minor injury. It is not stated who her protector is, but one has to wonder, could it be the Phenom?" JR announced.
"I have no idea. Hopefully we will find out soon." Jerry stated as Lillian entered the ring.
"This match is scheduled for one fall. Making his way into the ring, weighing in at 225 lbs from Cameron, North Carolina, your WWE Champion, Jeeefff Haaarrrdy!" Lillian announced.
Jeff did his entrance dance and made his way into the ring and did his in ring dance and got the crowd going. Jeff proudly showed off his title belt. Krista walked along side him.
"Well JR, it looks as if Krista is doing better than last week." Jerry announced.
"That it does, Jerry. And it looks like we have a visitor joining us for this match." JR responded.
Krista talked with the announcers about the incident last week and told them that when the time is right it will be announced who saved her from Edge. She also stated that she does not know what happened after she lost consciousness and does not know where Edge is.
"And now making his way to the ring, weighing in at 246 lbs, from Dallas, Texas, Jeff Haas!" Lillian announced as Hass walked out dressed up like none other than Jeff Hardy.
The crowd starts chanting "Har-dy, Har-dy!"
The bell rang and both men locked arms. Jeff broke free and shoved Haas towards a turnbuckle. Jeff ran towards Hass and using the top rope for assistance, slams his knees into Haas' abdomen. The ref told Jeff to back off. Haas walked away and turned around just in time to see Jeff come running towards him and performs the "Twist of Fate". Haas falls to the mat, but quickly gets up again. Jeff runs towards Haas, but Haas performs "German Suplex." Jeff falls to the mat. Haas pins Jeff and the ref counts 1..2 and Jeff kicks out. Jeff gets up and runs and bounces off the ropes and finally doing a second "Twist of Fate" to Haas. This time Haas stays down. Jeff climbs the ropes as the crowd chants "Har-dy, Har-dy!" Jeff performs the "Swanton Bomb." Jeff pins Haas and the ref counts again 1..2..3. Jeff wins the match.
Jeff grabs his title, acknowledges the fans and gets out of the ring. He walked over to Krista and she took his hand and they headed backstage.
"What a night. I've just been informed that despite his injuries from last week, Midnight will be back in the ring later tonight." Jerry announced.
"Let's view the recap from last weeks episode." JR stated as the titantron played a video clip recapping last week's show.
"Is Midnight asking to be permanently injured?" Jerry asked.
"You know, Jerry. I don't think it has to do with the injuries at all. And its not about proving he can do it, its about perseverance and a passion for the business." JR responded just before going to commercial.
Matt's theme music started to play and he headed out into the arena.
"This match is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 236 lbs, from Cameron, North Carolina, Your ECW Champion, Maaaaattt Haaarrrrdy!" Lillian announced.
"And now making his way to the ring, weighing in at 254 lbs, from Paradise Valley, Nevada, Ricky Ortiz." Lillian announced as Ricky made his way to the ring.
The bell rang and both men locked arms. Matt broke free and shoved Ortiz towards a turnbuckle. Ortiz ran towards Matt, who jumped out of the way so that Ortiz ran right into another turnbuckle. Ortiz turned around just in time to see Matt come running towards him. Matt used the top rope for assistance and performed a "corner dropkick". Ortiz recovers and gets up and runs towards Matt. They lock arms again. Ortiz performs the "360° corkscrew forearm smash" to Matt. Matt recovers and runs at Ortiz and performs the "Twist of Fate". Ortiz falls to the mat, but quickly gets up again. Matt runs towards Ortiz, but Ortiz performs "Sitout side PowerSlam" on him. Ortiz pins Matt and the ref counts 1..2 and Matt kicks out. Matt gets up and runs and bounces off the ropes and finally doing a second "Twist of Fate" to Ortiz. This time Ortiz stays down. Matt pins Ortiz and the ref counts again 1..2..3. Matt wins the match.
Matt made his way back stage to shower and change. Usually Matt, Michelle, Jeff and Krista would head out after their matches, but with everything happening to Midnight lately, they decided to stick around and hang out in the catering room. Krista was hoping that nothing would happen to Midnight tonight. Krista's cell phone went off with a text from Midnight.
"We need to go wait by the curtain, we are going out there for the match." Krista told them as she stood up.
"Our main event tonight is a Tag Team match. Making there way to the ring at a combined weight of 447 pounds they are Jason Rogers and Midnight." Lillian announced
The guys enter the ring as a hooded Midnight climbs onto the 2nd turn buckle pulling down his hood to reveal his face paint that looks like a white Tiger.
"And their opponents coming to the ring at a combined weight of 450 pounds they are John Morrison and The Miz." Lillian announced.
They make their way into the ring but just as they begin to show off, Jason dawns Miz's hat trying to get Miz to attack him but the ref stops him as Jason and Midnight laugh. Lillian now standing outside the ring reads a note that she was handed.
"I've just been informed that this is now a 2 on 2 lumber jack match, the only difference is the ring will be surrounded by WWE superstars and and all stars willing to step out should do so now." Lillian announced.
The Hardy Boyz Music plays as Matt and his bother Jeff along with Krista run out to ring side next comes Kofi and Rey. Boogeyman's music starts in next as he and Undertaker run out and take there place opposite side of the ring. Triple H's music starts in and along with Shawn Michaels they run down to the side of Jeff, Matt and Krista. Krista is seated near Lillian and JR.
"The odds don't look to be in Miz and Morrison's favor but wait here comes Priceless headed by Randy Orton. They jump into the ring and out the other side now in front of us here at the announcers table." JR stated
"This has all the makings of a "Powder Keg." What's gonna happen next? Oh no here comes the big red machine along with Mike Knox, Sim Snucka and JBL along with Goldust with Manu, Y2J, Cryme Tyme. I think the entire RAW roster is out here. Oh this is gonna be big." Jerry announced excitedly.
"Yes, but who's on who's side here? This could get ugly fast, but considering that no one likes Miz and Morrison, I'd say there in for it but I could be wrong." JR stated.
The bell rings as Jason and Morrison stare each other down nose to nose. Morrison backs away from Jason for a second then latches on to Jason's shoulder muscles and drives him back into a corner trying to divide the ring. Morrison connects with a few "knifes edge chops" to Jason but the ref forces Morrison out. Jason returns with a few chops of his own and grabs Morrison's leg and does a couple of inverted knee drops.
"Rogers knows that'll make Morrison as useless as a one legged man in a butt kicking contest and again for good measure." JR states.
"Right! Mack trucks don't go far with a few busted wheels JR." Jerry responded.