Unforgiven: Sept. 16, 2007
I look at Michelle as I get my hair done by the stylists backstage. "So I get to manage Candice tonight, so I'm getting some exposure tonight."
Chelle laughs. "That's good. I'm doing nothing."
"That sucks."
"Meh. It's whatever. Anyway, have fun tonight."
"I'll try. I have to be around Beth."
"Eww…I don't like her."
"Me either."
"Anyway, are you nervous about Saturday?"
"Are you talking about my brother's birthday party?"
"That would be what I am referring to. Mainly, the fact that you have Chris coming with you and Randy will also be at the party."
I sigh as they finish my hair and start my makeup. "Of course I'm nervous, Chelle. I'm worried about whether or not Tyler and Chris will like each other. If Colby ends up making it, then I'll have to worry about him liking Chris too. And well, Randy and Chris could still get into an argument. It's those two."
Chelle nods. "Fair enough."
"I swear if it happens, then I will be kicking both of their asses."
"If you need some help, I got you."
"Thanks."
"No problem."
("Count on It" plays)
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the WWE Women's Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from Buffalo, New York, The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix!"
Let me show you what love is.
Let me show you how to move your body.
Let me show you how to make me crazy.
Too much loving never hurt nobody…
"And her opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Marissa, the WWE Women's Champion, Candice Michelle!"
Ding! Ding! Ding!
I hold onto Candice's Women's Championship as the match starts between her and Beth.
The two circle around the ring before locking up. Beth gains the advantage and shoves Candice across the ring. Beth waits for Candice to get back up as I glance at the WWE Women's Championship in my possession.
They circle around the ring again. Candice locks Beth in a Headlock. Beth tries to escape. Candice tries to use the nearby corner of the ring to get momentum to hit a move on Beth. However, Beth grabs Candice and tosses Candice on the ground. Beth waits for Candice to get up once more.
Man, I can't stand that bitch Beth.
They circle around the ring a third time. Candice grabs Beth from behind. Beth breaks Candice's grasp and punches Candice while having a grasp on one of Candice's arms. Beth twists Candice's arm before lifting her up over her head. Beth drops Candice on the ground.
From my perspective, Candice was not doing well against Beth.
Candice stands up in the corner. Beth runs at her, but Candice moves out of the way. Candice avoids a punch from Beth and kicks her in the face. Candice blocks another punch from Beth and then punches Beth herself.
Maybe Candice would be alright. My eyes once again fall on the Women's Championship for a few seconds.
Candice runs up to the corner and hits Beth with a Running Arm Drag. Candice runs at Beth, but Beth hits Candice with a Tilt a Whirl Backbreaker. Beth stomps on Candice's back and kicks her in the ribs. Beth grabs Candice by her hair and hits her head off of the turnbuckle. Beth Irish Whips Candice into a corner, and Candice falls. Beth grabs Candice by her hair again and bounces her head off the mat. Beth drives her elbow into the lower back of Candice before punching Candice in the middle of her back. Beth grabs Candice by her hair again and slams her down to the mat. Beth glares in my direction before pinning Candice.
1…2…kickout!
Beth hits Candice with a Double Arm Suplex before pinning her again.
1…2…kickout!
Beth locks Candice in a Chin Lock. Beth then pulls both of Candice's arms back.
Once again, it is not looking good for Candice. However, throughout this match, I find my eyes roaming to the Women's Championship.
Both women stand up, and Beth shoves Candice into the corner. Beth elbows Candice in the back. Beth flips Candice around and chops her chest. Beth gets another chop in before Candice wraps her legs around Beth. Beth gets the legs off but Candice gets Beth in a Headscissors. Candice then kicks Beth in the head. Candice punches Beth a few times before attempting to Irish Whip her, but Beth reverses it. Beth elbows Candice in the face. Beth jerks the rope that Candice is leaning against. Beth goes to pin Candice, but Beth's foot is under the rope. I point it out to the referee who doesn't count. Beth breaks the pin and glares at me. I wave at her.
Beth gets Candice in an Overhead Backbreaker. Candice gets out of the hold and hits Beth with a Neckbreaker. The referee starts counting while both women are on the ground.
1!
2!
3!
Beth gets up. She goes to grab Candice, but Candice gets up and starts punching her. Candice Dropkicks Beth before hitting her with a Clothesline. Beth Irish Whips Candice, but Candice jumps over Beth as she runs at Candice. Candice pulls Beth down by her hair. Candice runs at Beth, but Beth grabs her and slams Candice into the corner. Beth lifts Candice onto the top turnbuckle and punches her. Beth lifts Candice up into a Military Press. Beth drops Candice in the middle of the ring. Beth pins Candice.
1…2…kickout!
Beth grabs Candice and shoves her into a corner. Candice comes back, and Beth grabs her. Beth goes to toss Candice over her shoulders, but Candice rolls Beth into a pin.
1…2…3!
"Here is your winner and STILL the WWE Women's Champion, Candice Michelle!"
I gasp before pulling Candice out of the ring to avoid Beth. I hand Candice the Women's Championship as I help her stand up. I help her walk up the ramp and backstage.
Candice, Michelle, and I stand together backstage as we watch Randy and John wrestle for the WWE Championship.
"So…" Michelle says. "Beth is so pissed."
Candice laughs. "Yeah. I got lucky. Hope I don't have to defend against her again."
I give a small chuckle. "Maybe I can get my rematch. Do I still have a rematch clause?"
"I don't know, but Vince seems like he wants you in the title picture. I saw you glancing at the championship."
I shrug. "Well, you can't blame me."
"Hey, I totally understand, and it would be my honor to defend against you."
"Well, then I hope Vince will let me have the championship match at No Mercy."
"Me too." Candice says as John intentionally gets disqualified.
"Oh shit." Chelle says.
"There is no way that was planned out."
We watch as John locks Randy in the STFU, and John's dad kicks Randy in the head.
"That was planned." Chelle says. "But not John getting disqualified."
"Anyway," I say. "As much as I enjoyed that, I don't want to be here for the fight that will ensue between Randy and John when they're back here and Randy is recovered. Do you two want to grab Torrie and go to the hotel?"
Candice looks at me. "Absolutely."
"Chelle?"
Chelle takes in a deep breath. "I'll text John that I'm leaving. Let's go."