"Good evening everyone!" Krista began. "Last week we had an incident with Randy Orton and Mickie James. And I have an update on her condition. While she will be out for a little while she is doing a lot better than that night. It was also announced last week that I am the interim General Manager of RAW until further notice. Well that has changed based on last weeks show."
"Uh oh. I hope they didn't fire her like they did to Adamlie." Tazz stated.
"I don't think they would fire her and have her come out here and start off the show." Jerry stated. "I have a feeling bigger and better changes are coming."
"As of two days ago, I am the new permanent General Manager of RAW!" Krista announced as the crowd cheered loudly.
"That has to be the best news since Jillian stopped singing in the ring." Tazz stated excitedly.
"You know, I think you're right!" Jerry laughed.
"I know what some of you might be thinking. How can I run the show and soon be going on maternity leave? Well there is always a solution to every problem. While I am out, Stephanie McMahon will be here to fill in for me." Krista continued but was soon rudely interrupted.
Randy Orton's theme song started playing as he along with Priceless walked out into the arena with a microphone in hand. They stopped once they reached the center of the stage.
"Please don't tell me I have to work for you!" Randy pleaded. "I thought it was bad enough working for Stephanie and her ignorant attitude. And now I have to work for a Hardy?"
"Orton, shut up." Batista yelled into the microphone.
"Randy, Randy, Randy! Yes you do work for me now and whether you like it or not. I now make the rules around here, not you." Krista stated.
"Yeah well I think that your decisions last week were in the wrong and that Stephanie and Vince should fire you as GM, fire you as a WWE manager and fire you as a WWE Diva." Randy demanded.
The titantron flickered to reveal Stephanie and Shane McMahon via satellite from Connecticut.
"Randy Orton. If you don't stop harassing Krista about being the GM and stating that she should be fired, then you will be fired." Stephanie stated.
"Stephanie, she forced Cody and Ted out of the arena with no just cause." Randy bellowed.
"Randy we watched the show. She did was she thought was best as you arranged to gang up on her." Shane stated.
"I want a rematch right here tonight!" Randy demanded.
"Krista will announce who you will face tonight." Stephanie stated before the titantron flickered off.
"Orton you will be facing Chris Jericho later tonight." Krista announced. "Now if you don't mind, I suggest you leave the arena before someone else gets hurt."
Randy storms out of the arena followed by Rhodes and DiBiase. Krista waits for the crowd to die down again.
"Our main event for tonight will be a modified No Disqualification Match between Chris Jericho and Randy Orton. With the exception that if anyone interferes in the match the person they are assisting will be disqualified." Krista announced before leaving the ring.
"Krista is really showing that she knows how to run the show and not to cross her for any reason. But I have to wonder what ever happened to Edge?" Jerry stated.
"I have no idea, Jerry. It has been rather quiet around here, hasn't it?" Tazz responded.
Krista, Jeff and Batista made their way backstage and to Krista's office. While in her office, Batista stood guard outside her door. Jeff also had a match that night but it wasn't until just before the last match. Matt wasn't scheduled for that night as he was making an appearance on ECW tomorrow night. Krista was making the matches for next week while the rest of the show was going on.
"This match is scheduled for one fall. Making his way into the ring, weighing in at 228 lbs, from Raleigh, North Carolina, Hurricane Helms" Lillian announced as Shane made his way to the ring.
"And now making his way to the ring, weighing in at 225 lbs from Cameron, North Carolina, your WWE Champion, Jeeefff Haaarrrdy!" Lillian announced.
Jeff did his in ring dance and got the crowd going. Jeff proudly showed off his title belt.
The crowd starts chanting "Har-dy, Har-dy!"
The bell rang and both men circled around the ring before locking arms. Jeff broke free and swung Helms towards a turnbuckle. Helms slammed into the turn buckle and slumped down. Helms got up and walked away but turned around just in time to see Jeff come running towards him, but Helms performs the "Eye of the Hurricane". Jeff falls to the mat as Helms starts pounding him. Helms then performs a "missile drop kick." Helms attempts to pin Jeff. The ref counts 1..2..and Jeff kicks out. After a few seconds, Jeff manages to regain his strength and gets up. Jeff runs and bounces off the ropes and comes towards Helms, and performs the "Twist of Fate." Helms hit's the mat, but doesn't stay down for long. Helms then attempts to perform "Hurrichokeslam", but Jeff moved out of the way and Helms hit's the mat pretty hard. Jeff climbs the ropes as the crowd chants "Har-dy, Har-dy." Jeff performed "Swanton Bomb." Jeff pins Helms and the ref counts 1..2..3, Jeff wins the match.
After the match, Jeff made his way back to his dressing room to shower and change. Krista was in her office preparing for Jericho's match against Orton. She would be walking out with Jericho. Krista had changed into a different outfit to make her a little more comfortable. The new outfit showed off her pregnancy a little bit more than the other one, but at this point all she cared about was being comfortable. Jericho walked into her office moments before they needed to go to the entrance to the arena.
"Last week we saw Chuck Palumbo tear apart Randy Orton in place of Midnight." Jerry stated.
"You're right, Jerry. And now this week is round 2 of the growing Krista Hardy story, with Orton taking on Chris Jericho." Tazz added.
"Introducing first, weighing in at 245 and 6 foot 4, from St. Louis, Missouri, Randy Orton." Tony Chimel announced.
Orton makes his way into the ring alone as the crowd boo's him. And the despite the vast majority, there are a few fans who cheer for him once he is in the ring. The lights dim down and the titantron lights up with the count down clock. Jericho takes his place in the tunnel as does Krista. They both strike a pose as the tunnel lights up.
"Two shadows? What?" Tazz asks.
"I have to say that other shadow looks rather feminine." Jerry stated. "Let's find out who it is."
"Introducing the challenger, from Manhasset, New York being accompanied by Krista Hardy, he is Chris Jericho." Chimel announced.
"Thank you, Tony Chimel for filling in for Lillian tonight." Krista stated. "Now on to business. Cody, Ted, I know you are here. So it's like this. You are suspended from the ring. You can't come near it together or separately, unless you are in a match."
Jericho enters the ring. The bell sounds and both men lock arms. Orton begins pushing down on Jericho forcing him to one knee. Jericho slips under Orton and tries for a school boy pin. The ref counts 1...2... Orton powers out and rolls out of the ring. The ref starts to count again.
"It's not always easy keeping your shoulders off the mat." Tazz commented.
"1...2...3" the ref counts.
"Three seconds is all it takes, or a ten count." Jerry stated. "But a ten count is longer and Orton knows it."
Back in the squared circle, Orton moves around Jericho, but Jericho makes Orton change his path. Seeing Orton stumble, Jericho attacks with an elbow drop.
"It's not pretty but it works." Jerry stated.
"Yeah and three or four to the back hurts." Tazz responded.
"Not to mention the stomps to the leg." Jerry quickly added.
Trying to end it early, Jericho goes for the "Walls of Jericho". But Orton struggles out of it. Jericho picks him up and "strong Irish Whips" him into a corner. Jericho climbs the ropes and performs a "top rope side missile drop kick" nailing Orton, who falls to the mat. Jericho tries for a pin and the ref counts 1..2..
"Was that it?" Tazz asked.
"That's my line! Back off!" Jerry stated.
"Sorry King! Very sorry!" Tazz apologizes.
And now Jericho into a "lion tamer". The ref checks Orton for a tap out, but Orton refuses. Jericho lets go of the hold and picks up Orton, spins him around and applies the "Code Breaker" and goes for another pin. But the ref calls for the bell before Jericho covers.
"The winner of this match by knock-out, Chris Jericho." Chimel announced.
"I think the match was over after the "lion tamer", despite Orton's protest." Tazz stated.
Krista walks out into the arena and climbs into the ring with Jericho's assistance. Chimel hands her the microphone as Orton starts to get up.
"Had enough yet?" Krista asked as Orton stands up and is handed a microphone.
"Had enough? I've had enough of you! If you don't stop this charade, I will…" Orton started to say.
"You will what?" Jeff asked from the stage as he walked out with Matt, Batista, John and Kofi. "You lay your hands on my wife and its you and me right here right now."
"I wont touch your precious, pregnant wife, Hardy. So go back where you were. This is none of your concern." Orton stated.
"I will stay right here. I'm not going anywhere and neither are they." Jeff responded.
"So, Randy. You will what? Call Stephanie and Shane? Call Vince? Call your lawyers and doctors?" Krista asked. "You don't scare me, Orton."
"Why are you so damn annoying?" Orton asked angrily.
"Why are you so obnoxious?" Krista responded.
Orton couldn't even respond to her response. He dropped the microphone and stormed out of the ring and went the long way to get out of the arena. Krista turned to look at her parents who were pleasantly shocked by their daughters performance.
"Well that's it for us tonight! Thank you for having us in your homes tonight. Good Night Everyone." Jerry stated as the show ended.
Jeff walked to the ring and with Jericho's help assisted his wife in getting out the ring and everyone made sure she got back to her office safely. Matt went to get her parents and brought them back to her office where she was relaxing on the couch with her lower legs propped up on Jeff's lap.
"Krista that was an amazing show! I never knew you had that much attitude in you." Karen stated.
"Thanks mom! I would get up but my legs are killing me tonight." Krista responded.
"Don't worry, you rest there. When do you get to leave arena?" William stated.
"Thanks dad. After everyone else is gone. We usually meet up at some local place for a late meal and drinks and sometimes dancing, but I don't think I am up for it tonight." Krista stated as one of the backstage hands came in with the roster.
Krista looked over the roster and everyone had signed out except for Jericho, Batista, Matt, Jeff, John and Kofi.
"Matt, can you go locate Chris, Kofi, John and Dave for me please. They all need to sign out." Krista asked.
"Sure thing. Do you want them to come back here?" Matt responded.
"Yes please." Krista answered.
Matt located everyone and sent them to Krista's office.
"Matt said you needed to see us?" John stated as everyone walked into her office.
"You all need to sign out on the roster for tonight." Krista stated. "By the way, Mom, Dad, this is John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho, and Dave Batista. Everyone these are my parents, Karen and William."
After everyone signed out and talked for a bit, Krista decided that she and the babies were hungry. She told everyone that they were more than welcome to join them at a local restaurant for more chatter and fun. After they left the restaurant, Krista and Jeff headed back to the hotel. Her parents were going to make the drive back to Portland that night.
The next day Krista and Jeff arrived at the arena around 10am so that she could finish up the paper work that needed to be verified and signed off on. There were vacation requests, match requests, payroll, and new recruits to view. Krista knew this was going to be another long day. She called over to the audio room and had a TV cart brought into her office so that she could view the tapes to make her decision on bringing in any new potential stars.