Chapter 53: Kicking It in the Fast Lane
RAW was in Lafayette, Louisiana with NASCAR racer Carl Edwards guest hosting and Shayna was backstage at the arena talking to her mom on her cell phone.
"So do you think the church will fit at least 200 people for the wedding?" Shayna said. "Well, Jasmine and Evan are getting married at an even bigger church in St. Louis and they're inviting 250 people……Oh, yeah, I've seen pictures of the church, it's very nice……I don't know when it's a good time to go wedding dress shopping because with the Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania coming up, it's gonna be a pretty busy next several weeks…..Okay, I'll talk to you later…..Bye."
Then Shayna ended the call.
Meanwhile, Evan was in the locker room looking at a picture when there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," Evan said.
Then Jasmine walked inside with a smile on her f ace.
"Hey, babe," Jasmine said.
"Hey," Evan said, "You know I'm glad you're here because I got something I want to show you."
"What is it?"
Then Evan pulled out a photo from his locker as Jasmine's eyes widen as she saw what it was.
"Oh, my God, it's my Divas 365 Valentine's Day photo," Jasmine said as she took the photo from Evan.
In the picture, Jasmine was laying on a pile of rose petals wearing a "Bourne to Fly" t-shirt in white and red, denim shorts, and her hair curled while holding a red rose.
"Evan, you are so sweet," Jasmine said as she wrapped her arms around Evan's neck, "and I cannot wait to spend Valentine's Day with you."
"About that," Evan said, "I don't know if you heard but we're not spending valentine's Day in Peoria, Illinois. We're actually going back to Philadelphia where the RAW houseshow was supposed to be on your birthday, but now it's on Valentine's Day.
"What?"
"Yeah, so much for all the plans Kofi and I made for you and Shayna."
"Well, since you planned my birthday in a quick motion, you and Kofi can do it again. I just want Valentine's Day to really special this year since we're gonna be married. That's all I want."
"I'm glad to hear you say that."
Then Evan and Jasmine kissed each other.
A little later, Ted DiBiase was in the locker room when Cody Rhodes walked behind him.
"You must be really proud about yourself, huh?" Cody said as Ted turned around.
"What? Qualifying for the Elimination Chamber?" Ted said. "Yes, yes, I am,"
"Yeah, you know, I had to fight John Cena to qualify and…… who did you have to face? Oh, it's Mark Henry, right? Mark Henry? It's a tall order, it's the World's Strongest Man but I beat Mark Henry and I think I would have done it again."
"Cody, stop whining. You know, if you had what it took to beat Cena, you'd be in the Chamber with me and Randy."
"Right, so you would have beat John Cena."
"You know, this is actually a good thing because people are always saying how much we are alike, but it's obvious that, well, I'm better than you."
"You're better than me?"
"That's right."
"What makes you better than me? Is it that movie? Is that what makes you better than me? Is that it?"
"Maybe so."
"Interesting," Randy Orton said as he walked in. "Interesting, Teddy. You think you're better than me? Well, are you?"
"I guess we'll find out at the Chamber, won't we?"
"Maybe, but in the meantime, we have the chance to put Cody's theory to the test. I just got word from the guest host that you will be facing John Cena tonight."
Then Ted looked down as Cody smirked.
"What are you so happy about?" Randy said to Cody. "You're the one that got me disqualified in my match against Sheamus at the Royal Rumble."
"Randy, I didn't mean to get you disqualified," Cody said. "I was trying to help you. I mean, what do you want from me?
"Cody, I know you were trying to help, I know you meant well. I know your heart was in the right place, I know that, I appreciate the effort. I really do. By the way, you'll be facing me tonight."
Then JazzShay walked inside the locker room as they smiled at all three men.
"Wow, is there trouble in paradise in Legacy, figuratively speaking?" Shayna said to Randy. "I was really hoping to see Legacy end but I just can't wait any longer!"
"Yeah, me too," Jasmine said. "I guess there's really no love lost among you three since you're always at each other's throats. I really envy you, I truly do. It's sad that you, Cody, aren't in the Elimination Chamber but Ted and Randy is. It's really sad."
"Yeah, what's a third-generation superstar to do?"
"Are you two done talking?" Randy said.
"No, we're not done talking so shut up. At the Royal Rumble, it's not like you were going to win the WWE Championship, so there. You don't deserve it. You also don't deserve to be in the Elimination Chamber for the WWE Championship. No, actually I take that back…….so you can get the hell beaten out of you. That's what I like to see."
"And besides, what good would it do for you and Ted?" Jasmine said. "Maybe Legacy will come to an end and somebody will be the first to go, fact."
"Good luck on your match because you're gonna need it."
Then JazzShay walked out of the locker room.
Later, it was time for the Divas' match which was Gail Kim versus Jillian Hall. Jasmine's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain.
She was wearing a black low-cut midriff tank top that had "Airbourne" on it, denim jeans, black leather hand warmers, and a black bandanna covering her straight hair.
Jasmine walked down the ramp slapping the hands of the fans and went around the ring waving at them as she went to the announcers' table and shook Jerry and Michael's hands as she put her headset on.
"Jasmine Morgan, welcome," Michael Cole said as Jasmine sat down.
"Thanks for having me here," Jasmine said.
"You know, Jasmine," Jerry said, "in two weeks at the Elimination Chamber, you're going to be facing Gail Kim in the finals for the vacated Divas' Championship."
"Absolutely, I've been competing for that championship three times already and this time, I know I will become the new Divas' Champion. I will not give up until that happens and I'm really looking forward to facing Gail Kim."
Then Gail Kim's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain. Gail posed as she walked down the ramp and Gail went around the ring and posed before she got into the ring. Then Gail climbed on the top turnbuckle and raised her arms in the air and got back down as she looked at Jasmine. Then Jillian's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain. Jillian walked down the ramp and got in the ring and she continued flaunting herself as the referee called for the bell.
Gail and Jillian locked as Jillian got Gail on the ropes before a break and Jillian tossed Gail out of the ring and Jillian followed as she threw Gail back in the ring and covered for a two count and Jillian hit Gail's head on the mat and whipped her to the corner before she charged into a back elbow. Then Gail climbed on the middle turnbuckle but Jillian threw her off and covered for a two count and Jillian was bouncing Gail's head on the mat several times and Jillian went for a scoop slam but Gail escaped and landed the inverted stomp face breaker for the win.
Then Gail's arm was raised by the referee and Gail was catching her breath as she looked at Jasmine and got out of the ring as she asked for a microphone and walked in front of the announcers' table.
"Jasmine," Gail said, "you are a great competitor and I truly admire your work and I'm a big fan of yours. And I want you to know that I'm looking forward to our match in two weeks and good luck.
Then Gail walked over to Jasmine and extended her for a handshake and Jasmine accepted.
"May the best Diva win," Gail said.
Then Gail sat down the microphone as she walked away and Jasmine nodded her head.
"Well, Jasmine," Jerry said, "it looks like you got your work cut out for you."
"Oh, yeah, and I so cannot wait in two weeks," Jasmine said.
A few minutes later, Carl Edwards was backstage with Jared Fogle, the Subway guy.
"You are doing great out there as guest host," Jared said.
"Man, it's a blast," Carl said. "Thank you so much for bringing the Subway sandwiches. I am starving."
"I figured you worked up an appetite, so I wanted to bring you some delicious Subway sandwiches……"
Then Santino Marella came forward and said,
"I just came from Subway and you can get any footlong sub for $5.00. That's just one Abraham Washington."
Five, five dollars, five dollars foot ones
"It's close," Carl said.
"I'm glad to hear you're as much of a Subway fan as I am," Jared said, "and I'll tell you what, since America has now made the $5.00 footlong so famous, for a limited time only, you can go to any Subway and get a regular footlong for just $5.00. And not just that, because I know you're just a superfan, I wanted to bring you a very special gift: a Footlong Nation Appreciate Subway cash card.
"Whoa, it's like free money, but in card form," Santino said. "But now in all seriousness, Jack Swagger took me out of my Royal Rumble match opportunity. He must pay."
"What do you think about maybe a match-up this Thursday on Superstars between Jack Swagger and Santino Marella.
"Yes!"
"We can do that, we can do that match-up. This Thursday on Superstars."
"I like the way you work."
"What's up, Carl?" Kofi said as he and Shayna came forward. "How do you doing, man?"
"Hey, what's going on?" Carl said as he slapped hands with Kofi. "How you doing, Kofi? Good to see you."
"You too."
"Shayna, good to see you."
"Great to have you here," Shayna said.
"You doing all right? I know I didn't get you a match tonight."
"Hey, man, no worries, don't worry about it," Kofi said, "because in less than two weeks, I'm gonna be involved in one of the most brutal matches in WWE history, the Elimination Chamber. So to be honest, my body could use a week off; and I don't wanna get too rusty now which is why I have a proposition for you for next week."
"Okay."
"How about all six members of the Elimination Chamber in random singles matches."
"I like that, I like that. That sounds really good, I could do that. Now should I make those match-ups now or should I leave it for the host of next week's Monday Night RAW?"
"Why not have all the fun now?" Santino said. "Let's leave something for the guest host next week. I'm sure whoever this person is, it is a person associated with class, civility and above all else, decency."
Then Carl, Kofi, Shayna, and Jared shook their heads.
"What?" Santino said. "What did I say?"
And then……
"Hey, WWE Universe, I'm Jerry Springer," Jerry said. "and next week, I get to guest host on Monday Night RAW. Now if you think the WWE is wild, wait until the Jerry Springer show hits RAW." Then the video showed the classic Jerry Springer clips of mayhem and craziness and brawls. "And these guys have my back."
Then the camera pointed to the audience as they cheered.
"Oh, yeah, this is going to be the biggest brawl Jerry Springer has ever seen, I can't wait," Shayna said. "But you know what? Even though I don't have a match tonight either, I'm really hungry so I would like one of those Subway sandwiches right now."
"Well, let's all eat," Jared said.
Then everyone gathered around the table as they were able to grab a Subway sandwich.
Several minutes later, JazzShay were backstage having a conversation.
"Wow, that Subway sandwich was really good," Jasmine said. "I was really starved."
"Lucky I got you and Evan one," Shayna said, "and of course, myself and Kofi because I thought Santino was gonna eat all the sandwiches."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
Then JazzShay laughed as the Ambernathy Girls came forward.
"Well, well, well," Jasmine said, "if it isn't the PMS girls."
"Still trying to get a rematch against us?" Shayna said. "Don't keep pushing your luck."
"Well, now that you mentioned it," Paris said, "since we found out that Jerry Springer is gonna be the guest host next week on RAW, it gave us the perfect opportunity to get back at you girls. Next week, the Ambernathy Girls versus JazzShay……in a catfight meaning anything goes, but no weapons, Jerry Springer-style.
"You know, I figured there was gonna be some type of scrapping going on with Jerry Springer as guest host next week," Shayna said, "but not like this."
"Are you saying you're backing out?" Gabrielle said. "Maybe we'll pay a little visit to your guys if we can."
"You will not put your filthy hands on my fiancé!" Jasmine said.
"We like to see you try," Shayna said.
"So are you in or are you out?" Katrina said.
"Yes, we're in."
"Good, because you better bring your game face on because it's war," Paris said.
Then the Ambernathy Girls walked away.
"You know what?" Jasmine said. "We are gonna put our game face on because this will come to an end. And win or lose, we're gonna give them a taste of their own medicine."
"How are we gonna do that?" Shayna said.
"By fighting fire with fire. Come on."
Then JazzShay walked away as Jasmine came up with a plan.
