Chapter 53: Farewell, My Friend Wedding Blog, No. 5 By Delancey Scott Written: March 29, 2008 Hi everyone! Well, Wrestlemania was indeed a great event for everyone in O-Town, Florida and obviously I didn't win the Triple Threat match and lost the Women's Championship to Rochelle. I wasn't quite upset, but I can't let it bring me down. Rochelle, to be honest, deserves it. After two and a half years in the WWE, people can stop complaining now. My best friend and maid of honor is finally the WWE Women's Champion! So, Divas on the Smackdown roster (and the RAW roster), beware! The conservative-turned-wild girl-turned-biker chick is now at the top of the territory and still undefeated. The match between Rochelle, Nicole, and myself was a hard fought match and it didn't affect our friendship as it made us even stronger and closer together. Literally, Rochelle was beating the hell out of us! She's strong and I guess some of the Divas might need to show some respect or else. So, I shouldn't be upset because I'm in wedding planning mode! My big day with Bobby is just a few weeks away and I have some final details to keep me busy. I'm not sure if you guys read about this but I do have a wedding planner. Her name is Jamie and she has an assistant named Jo. They work at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida along with some other wedding planner and they have been coordinating everything and doing it all while I'm on the road 24/7. They have been great so far and I personally want to thank Rochelle's friend (Jamie did a wedding for her at WDW) for hooking me up with those two fabulous ladies. They have artistic eyes and flairs for style, so they've been doing all the arrangements. Oh, yeah, and also, the appreciation party (co-ed shower) will be happening on Saturday at my parents' house in St. Louis, Missouri. We're talking food, family, music, and much more! In my next blog, I'll tell you about what exactly happened, including the big surprise I got for Bobby. OK, guys. That's all I have to share with you for now. Don't forget – mark your calendars – April 26th! Bobby and I will tie the knot at Walt Disney World!
RAW was in Orlando, Florida and Delancey along with Nicole and Rochelle was going over the final details for the appreciation party on Saturday.
"Okay, we got the decorations, the food, and the band," Delancey said, "anything else I'm missing?"
"No, I believe that's it," Nicole said. "So the boys and the wedding party will come by at the house in the morning to set up for the party, right?"
"Yep."
"And we have the final dress fitting as well before the party," Rochelle said.
"Correct."
"I cannot believe you're finally getting married……in 27 days. And you're moving in with Bobby on Friday. Girl, you are set."
"I know, I know."
"Yeah, I remember how excited I was when I married John," Nicole said. "Of course, we did all the planning and it was well worth it. Now look at where we are a year and four months later."
"Yeah, you married a superman who has everything that you have. Now you and John are starting a joint clothing line; how awesome is that?"
"Yeah, you and John have great styles and you love to design clothes," Rochelle said.
"Well, you saw a little preview of what the clothing line is gonna be like the past few weeks; so you'll be impressed," Nicole said. "Oh, yeah, there's something else I have to tell you both and I wanted to tell you so bad before Wrestlemania."
"What is it?" Delancey said.
"Okay, John and I have been against this for over a year because of this curse; but since John came back unexpectedly at the Royal Rumble overcoming that pectoral injury, granted 100 wishes, and is now shooting his new movie in New Orleans, and I have a platinum album and I have a movie coming out this fall, we finally decided to have our own reality show on the USA Network."
"Nicole, that is so awesome," Rochelle said. "When are you gonna start shooting?"
"When John is done shooting his movie and comes back to RAW."
"Wow, that is so cool," Delancey said. "I'm sure this show will be just as hot as RAW."
"Well, I have some news to tell you," Rochelle said. "I have been offered to guest star on the CW Network's 'Smallville.'"
"Rochelle, now that is so awesome," Delancey said. "What character are you playing?"
"I'm supposed to play this evil, supernatural bounty hunter named Atalanta. I was told I get to fight Clark Kent and carry a rifle."
"Man, you and Dave are both sadistic animals," Nicole said.
"Please, my character is not as sadistic as Dave's when he guest starred on 'Smallville.' He played a monster sucking bones out of people."
"Yeah, and you told me that you were scared of Dave and couldn't look at him the same again," Delancey said.
"Well, do you have any surprising news?"
"Yes, besides having my own tour next month, I have been offered to compete on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars.'"
"Are you kidding me?" Nicole said. "You know, I love that show. Are you gonna do it?"
"I don't know, it's still up in the air."
"I say you should do it. You should do it."
"Yeah, maybe. I'm getting married, I'm touring in May. I feel though I should take a break from wrestling and do something different. I'll see."
Then there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," Rochelle said.
Then Kayla came inside the Women's Locker Room.
"Are you girls up for talking to her?" Kayla said as Amanda stepped inside.
"Yeah," Nicole said as she folded her arm across her chest.
"Look, I know you guys don't wanna forgive me right now," Amanda said, "but I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I've done and I understand what you've been through. I never should've sided with Randy and I was messed up, including being what you used to be, Nicole. Well, I guess I needed a wake-up call and I've spent the last few week trying to get myself together, so I guess I need to watch who I hang around with. And Kayla, I'm sorry for sleeping with your ex-boyfriend. He was a real loser anyway. I have been so messed up for so long, so you don't have to forgive me yet. Okay, I gotta go."
Then Amanda left the Women's Locker Room.
"So, do you think we should forgive her?" Delancey said.
"Maybe," Kayla said. "Do you think she's sincere?"
"Well, she looked kind of different with the hair and the clothes," Nicole said.
Amanda did look different. Her hair was now a lighter brown but darker brown and she was wearing a tan vintage shirt and denim jeans.
"I don't know," Rochelle said. "She may be telling the truth."
A littler later, RAW was on and Delancey was walking down the hallway to the Women's Locker Room and when she reached there, Delancey walked inside and the Chain Gang Diva Squad was there.
"Hey, Kay," Delancey said, "are you ready?"
"Oh, yeah," Kayla said, "that so-called Glamazon has no idea who she is messing with. I've just about had it with Divas messing with Playboy cover girls and that's what Beth Phoenix is gonna get: a good old-fashioned beatdown."
"Well, you go get her," Brittany said.
"Thank you."
Then Kayla left the Women's Locker Room.
"Oh, this is so exciting," Tina said.
"Yep," Nicole said.
Then Nicole turned on the TV and back at the arena, it was time for the Divas' match which was Kayla versus Beth Phoenix. Beth's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain.
"The following is a Divas' match scheduled for one fall," Lillian Garcia announced. "Making her way to the ring from Buffalo, New York, the Glamazon Beth Phoenix."
Beth walked down the ramp with a furious look on her face and she went on the apron onto the turnbuckles and flipped into the ring. Then Kayla's new entrance theme, "Take Me Out" by Franz Fernidad, played and she came out from the curtain.
"And her opponent from Laguna Hills, California, Kayla Thompson," Lillian announced.
Kayla was wearing a black open vest, lavender bustier, long lavender arm warmers, black pants, and her hair straight. Kayla walked down slapping hands of the fans and got into the ring. Then Kayla got up on the turnbuckle and raised her arms in the air and she got back down looked at Beth with a smile on her face as the referee called for the bell.
Beth and Kayla locked up and Kayla shoved Beth to the ropes and then Kayla went after Beth before Beth laid some chops to Kayla. Beth went to powerslam Kayla, but Kayla fell on top of her for a nearfall and then Kayla grabbed Beth by the hair and laid a big chop on her. Then Kayla tossed Beth across the ring by the hair and choked her on the ropes with her leg and then Kayla grabbed Beth by the hair and planed her by the face on the mat. Kayla slapped on a Camel Clutch but Beth knocked her away with a few fist smashes.
Beth tried to whip Kayla but Kayla held on and Beth landed a chop. She tried to whip Kayla again but Kayla reversed and got Beth in the corner and splashed her. Kayla slapped another Camel Clutch, but Beth landed some blows to the head and chops and forearms and she bounced off the ropes and she and Kayla collided but to no avail. Then Beth landed a forearm and Kayla landed a big clothesline and Kayla then went for a big splash off the ropes, but Beth moved just in time.
Beth landed some forearms and bounced off the ropes to land a clothesline, but Kayla can't get down. Beth tried again to no avail and landed a dropkick to send Kayla to the corner. She then went up top for a Thesz Press to finally knock Kayla off her feet for a nearfall. Beth then kicked Kayla in the midsection and landed a forearm and goes to whip Kayla but Kayla reverses sending Beth to the corner and Kayla goes for a splash but Beth moves out of the way. Beth nailed a face plant for a nearfall and Beth then powered up but Kayla suddenly nailed her with a spinning back-fist out of nowhere. She then smashed Beth with the Bimbo Drop for the win.
"Here is your winner, Kayla Thompson," Lillian announced.
The referee raised her arm in the air and she looked down at Beth with a smile before leaving the ring.
"Geez, Beth thought she was so powerful against every Diva in the RAW roster," Brittany said. "Wrong! She is not as powerful as Kayla."
"You know, Rochelle," Delancey said. "Vickie might place you in a match against Beth for the Women's Championship."
"Like I give a shit," Rochelle said. "Vickie can try and try and try. Nothing will change."
"You're right," Nicole said.
A little later, it was time for the "Eddie's Angels" celebration of Rochelle's winning the Women's Championship at Wrestlemania. Delancey's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain with Nicole following her.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Nicole Mitchell and Delancey Scott," Lillian announced.
Nicole was wearing an olive green asymmetrical tank top with a flower, black pants, and her hair curled. Delancey was wearing an olive green short sleeved jumpsuit, black bustier, and her hair curled. The two walked down the ramp waving at the crowd and they went into the ring as they continued to wave at the crowd. Then Nicole asked for a microphone and she said,
"Well, everyone, you have seen a hard-fought history making match at Wrestlemania between three of the hottest Divas in the WWE. After that, a new Women's Champion was crowned. After two and a half years and an undefeated streak, it finally happened."
"So, Orlando, Florida," Delancey said, "please welcome the new WWE Women's Champion, Rochelle Kennedy."
Then Rochelle's entrance theme played next and she rode a motorcycle coming out from the curtain.
"And her opponents, first from Jacksonville, Florida, Rochelle Kennedy," Lillian announced.
Rochelle's entrance theme played and she came out the curtain carrying her dog, Angel. She was wearing an olive green tube mini dress with a black sequined outline at the top and her hair curled. Rochelle raised her Women's Title belt in the air and then she walked down the ramp slapping the hands of the fans and she went around the ring and Rochelle jumped up on the apron, stood up, and flipped her hair backwards. Then she got in the ring and Rochelle got on one of the turnbuckles and raised her title belt in the air and she got back down as Delancey gave her the microphone.
"Whoo," Rochelle said. "Well, the critics can shut up and be proud that I am the new Women's Champion. As Nicole mentioned, I have waited two and a half years for this to happen and as I approach Smackdown on Friday nights, the Divas oughta be prepared because Rochelle Kennedy is full of surprises; the same goes for the Divas on the RAW roster. Oh, yeah, there's one more thing. Vickie Guerrero, nice try."
Then the girls laughed as Rochelle gave the microphone to Delancey.
"Everyone, did you really think that last week, we were fighting over something silly as the Women's Championship?" Delancey said. "Wrong! You see, we knew Vickie would try something to break us up, but she's so stupid. She couldn't come up with anything better."
"So, Vickie," Nicole said, "go ahead and mess with us all you like because when the time is right, your ass will be exposed especially after everything you've done."
Then Nicole, Delancey, and Rochelle raised their arms in the air and then Rochelle went up on one of the turnbuckles and raised the Women's Title belt in the air. She got back down and hugged Nicole and Delancey again and they all left the ring. The girls walked up the ramp and they turned around and Rochelle once again raised the title belt in the air as RAW went to commercial break.
A little later, it was time for the intergender Anything goes match between Maria and Santino Marella.
Okay, this was just plain ridiculous that Santino Marella insisted on having the Anything Goes match all because of what happened at Wrestlemania. As he was badgering Maria saying if she got her shots for rabies after kissing Snoop Dogg, or as he put it, "Snoopy the Dogg," he said his skills should been at Wrestlemania in the Money in the Bank match instead of facing "the American Gladiator boys," meaning the Boyz in Motion, not hanging around with the lowest form of sports entertainment, the WWE Divas. He said the Divas should be at home looking pretty, making pasta and making babies. Boy, was he for a big surprise since Jerry "The King" Lawler was banned in the match.
Maria's entrance theme played and she came out from the curtain. She walked down the ramp and then Maria got into the ring and got on the turnbuckle and raised her arms in the air. Maria got back down Santino walked down the ramp with a big smile on his face and he got into the ring and took off his jacket and posed in the middle of the as the referee called for the bell.
Santino and Maria circled around the ring and Santino shoved Maria on the mat. Suddenly, Delancey, the Chain Gang Diva Squad, Kimberly, Rochelle, Ashley, Kelly Kelly, Mickie James, and Michelle McCool stormed the ring as Santino missed an elbow drop and the Divas jumped Santino. They grabbed him and threw him into the air and they held onto him as Maria stood over Santino's extended legs and gave him a diving headbutt to the crotch before pinning him for the win.
Afterward, the referee raised Maria's arm in the air and the Maria kicked Santino in the backside and blew a kiss and left the ring.
Well, since Jerry "The King" Lawler couldn't be in the match, there's no word saying the Divas were banned from the match also. That's what Santino's problem is: his words and actions always get him into big trouble before realizing it.
After RAW was over, there was the big party honoring Ric Flair who made his final appearance on RAW.
Before then, Ric said his farewell speech and to make this long story short, he said that he's not sad about that he will never, ever wrestle in the ring and everyone should celebrate him having the greatest career in the history of pro wrestling. Ric also said he lost to a great, great wrestler and a better man last night. He mentioned that he's been teared up all day long at the thought of not being out in the ring and thanked everyone for making him who he is today. Then Triple H came out and said Ric was crazy if the fans in Orlando and the people on TV were the only ones who wanted to say thank you. Then he said he had to come out here and tell him something. "I love you, man and thank you" were his exact words, not the kind of words I would hear him say often. Triple H got down and bowed for Ric and they embraces and there were some other people who wanted to say thank you. One by one came out Tully Blanchard, J.J. Dillon, Arn Anderson, and Barry Windham of the original Four Horsemen theme, Dave, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race, Dean Malenko, and Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, Chris Jericho, John, Nicole, Ric's family, and Shawn Michaels who retired Ric Flair last night. Then the rest of the RAW roster, Smackdown roster, and ECW roster all came out to the ringside area to pay their respects to Ric. Everybody was teary-eyed and so was I as everyone chanted "Thank you, Ric" knowing that Ric Flair deserved to be in the Hall of Fame and deserved a very well-appreciated farewell after 36 years of being in pro wrestling.
"Well, this is hard and tough," Delancey said trying to hold back tears, "but I know that Ric's memory will last a long time."
"Yeah, it's so sad," Nicole said. "I grew up idolizing Ric Flair when I was little and I never thought I would be part of a group with Ric Flair. He's helped me along the way and I do consider him a father figure."
"I feel the same way," Dave said.
Then John, Nicole, Dave, Rochelle, Bobby, and Delancey looked as Ric was continued being paid respects from the WWE Superstars.
"I don't think the WWE is gonna be the same without Ric Flair," Rochelle said.
"It will," John said. "Now that he's in the Hall of Fame, his memory will still live on."
"Yeah, John's right as usual," Nicole said as everyone laughed.
"So, Bobby," Dave said, "is Ric invited to your wedding?"
"Oh, yeah, he deserves to come," Bobby said, "also his family. I gotta say, I only time I got the chance to wrestle with Ric Flair was in the Money in the Bank ladder match at Wrestlemania 23. If I had to be in a tag team match with Ric Flair, it would've been something."
"Yeah, it would have," Delancey said. "Well, let's make our toast to Ric Flair and remember all the times we've watched him wrestle throughout the years as 'the Nature Boy,' 'Naitch,' 'the dirtiest player in the game,' 'the man,' and that limousine ridin', jet flying, kiss stealin', wheelin' dealing, son of a gun!"
"Here, here," everyone said as they tipped their glasses and took a sip of champagne.
Then they joined the other superstars to pay their final respects to the one and only Ric Flair.
