Life of a Superstar
Chapter 27: The IC Title Match
The Coach's interview with Batista
"Batista, Just two weeks ago, you became the Intercontinental champion. Now, in your first title defense, you are facing Chris Jones, your former partner. What could possibly be going through your mind right now?"
Batista replies, "I was pissed as hell when Evolution turned against me, and I plan to make each and every one of those bastards pay! The only person I feel sorry for is Chris Jones himself, because I know how Triple H works. He used both of us, and we didn't see the big picture before I got screwed. Triple H thinks he's all about Evolution, but in truth, he's all about Triple H."
In the locker room, Chris and Triple H were watching the interview.
"Do you see that traitor?' He asked. "First he runs away from us and somehow he made his way to the IC belt. It should already belong to Evolution."
"It will," Chris assured him. "I need to beat him first."
"That's not enough."
"What?"
"Tonight, we need to show him that he'll never amount to anything as long as Evolution has something to say about it. I want you to go out there and end his career, make him wish he never started in this business. I'll have a sledgehammer hidden under the ring. What you need to do is make a statement during the match and here's how you're gonna do it: I want you to attack Batista with that hammer and make him regret the idea of betraying us."
The IC match began. Chris contemplated whether or not he should use the hammer. Despite his good nature, he went against his instincts not to use it and got the hammer from under the ring. He attacked Batista with the hammer, which resulted in a DQ. Because of this, he felt guilty for going against his better judgement. He left the ring and went back to the locker room.
"I did what you said, and I got fuckin' DQ'ed."
"I know, but look, you lost your chance for the IC title, but Evolution comes first. Don't worry about it, you'll get another shot soon."
Doubts were running through Chris' mind. The guilt was building up, from the moment he was forced to join Evolution, he questions his actions. He's getting close to his breaking point, and soon, enough will be enough.
