Author's Note: Because of the lack between updates, we are going to pretend that this centers around the feuds that are happening around the month of June '04, as well as the angles like that of the Undertaker.  Another note, Lita isn't pregnant.

Destroying the Monarchy

Chapter 2

            "Damn…" the Heartbreak Kid exhaled slowly, looking at the blonde Diva in front of him.  "So…  You and Stephanie McMahon are planning to demolish the WWE and then replace it."  He was silent for a while, and then shook his head.  "I get where you're going with the WWE-is-sucking part, but…  Look, I've had a lot of good memories and matches here.  I don't know if I can just destroy it."

            Trish had thought of the same thing.  "You had a lot of good matches…in the WWF.  When we converted to the WWE, everything went downhill."  She let Shawn have a moment to digest the information, and then spoke again.  "When we have enough wrestlers on our side, Stephanie's planning to start a program.  She's not sure of the name, but she says 'the rebirth of the WWF' will find its way as a slogan of sorts."

            HBK looked at the Diva.  "So who do you guys have so far?"

            Trish winced.  "Well…  Stephanie, me…" she paused.  "And maybe Lita, but I just started asking around.  If you just watch around you can see so many people that would want to join, don't you?"

            Shawn rested his elbows on his thighs and stared at her, his gaze unwavering.  "You have my attention.  I need some time to make my final opinion, but…" he ran his tongue over his lips.  "I don't suppose it would be a crime to…point you in the right direction of some superstars, right?"

            Trish grinned.  "Nope.  Stephanie is making a couple calls today.  She's going to try and get her brother, Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Farooq…" Trish paused, and then looked at Shawn.  "You've been in this business for a long time.  Who do you think will help?"

            There was a long silence as Shawn thought.  "Stone Cold will definitely help you out, bad neck or not.  As for here today, who you can talk to…" he frowned.  "Rumor is that the Rock is thinking about a big return, back from the big screen onto wrestling instead of matches every now and then.  If you get him before he gets his roots back into RAW, you might have a chance.  With the Rock, you'll definitely get some fan base.  Edge would be another safe bet.  He might be a little iffy, but that guy's always up for something exciting.  Who else…  I can't think of anyone who would agree quite as quickly.  There are some people who would probably be able to help you out after a while—and if they don't, they'd at least keep their mouths shut.  The first few off the top of my head would be Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit …"

            Trish made a mental note of all the names he mentioned.  "Thank you so much!"

            "Are you going to go to Smackdown with this too?" Shawn inquired.

            "Yeah.  I'm going to the taping tomorrow to go dig the roots down.  I'll have to find someone there to continue going around and pulling people in," Trish said, sighing softly.

            Shawn bit down on his lip.  "Are you aware of how much trouble you're getting yourself into?"

            Trish looked at him.  "I don't think anyone can be, and, you know, maybe it isn't such a good idea to join this thing, but at least when this show goes up, I won't have to worry about crawling around the ring on all fours barking, mud-wrestling…" she trailed off and then shook her head.  "Anyway…  Since I'm going to Smackdown tomorrow, can you think of anyone there?"

            "For your weasel on the show, I have two ideas, both that will work, trust me.  Firstly, there's Eddie Guerrero.  He hates the GM with a passion, and rightfully so.  I know he'd love to get Heyman back for all that shit he's been through.  The other guy I was talking about is the Undertaker," he saw Trish's face fall.

            "I don't know about that, Shawn…  What he's doing on Smackdown right now with Paul Bearer?  It's kind of…" she trailed off for a lack of words.

            Shawn closed his eyes and then opened them.  "You know how on RAW we barely use storylines?  Well, Smackdown decided to start using them more frequently, thus the Undertaker angle.  He's still the American Bad-Ass and deep down, he's still the guy that Vince McMahon screwed a few too many times.  Trust me, with 'Taker on your side, you've got an army starting."

            "So… Stephanie and Shane McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kevin Nash, Farooq, the Rock, Edge, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Eddie, 'Taker…" she trailed off.  "Did I get them all?" Shawn nodded.  "That's a ten-person wrestling roster, plus Stephanie if she wrestles." Trish announced.  "RAW has a little under fifty people…  Can you recommend anyone else from Smackdown?"

            "John Cena," Shawn was quick to reply.  "I've watched the guy.  He's an amazing wrestler, his mike skills blow the roof, and the fans love him.  Here's some other guys I can think of: Rey Mysterio, Scotty 2 Hotty, Rob Van Dam, Rikiski, Shannon Moore…  Heck, even the Dudleys.  They got shoved into that stupid Paul Bearer angle too."

            Trish smiled.  "Now we're up to 18 or 20," she took a breath.  "I've got some ideas for it too, some that you didn't mention.  I just want to run them by you…" Shawn shrugged.  "Okay.  Eugene.  He's got the fan base with him and wrestling skills."

            "And you could lure him away from Evolution, and his favorite wrestler?" HBK sounded doubtful.

            "I've saved up footage of Evolution making fun of him and what not.  If it comes to that…  I don't want to hurt the guy, but he deserves to know and every guy coming to our side really does count," she paused for a while, mentally going over the rosters that she had studied since Stephanie's call.   "Shelton Benjamin."

            HBK didn't waste anytime thinking.  He nodded.  "It's a good call.  I forgot about him.  He's sure shaping up to be a good wrestler."

            "Here are the others: Matt Hardy, Mick Foley, Nidia, Rhyno, the Hurricane, and Victoria."

            "No, yes, yes, yes, no, yes," Shawn replied.  "Matt Hardy is a manipulator.  Just look at him and Lita.  He's broken up publicly with her for two times, and if I'm right, a third time is fast approaching.  Besides his personal relationships, look at how he acts with partners.  Now, the Hurricane…  I have nothing against the man, he's a pretty good wrestler, but the S.H.I.T and the gimmick have to go."

            "I agree with the S.H.I.T but the gimmick is what makes him popular."

            "He just needs to tone it down a little."

            "Okay, I agree with that," Trish relented.  She stood.  "Well, I've apparently got about 25 wrestlers to talk to, so I'd better get going."

            Shawn stood as well.  "So…when does the shit hit the fan?"

            Trish looked at him with a devious smile on her face.  "14 days until the beginning of the end for the WWE."

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Author's Note: Sorry for the length between updates!  I'm afraid there probably won't be any coming up soon either.  I'm not going to be home from the 10th-17th and the 26th-2nd.  Anyway, please review and sorry this chapter wasn't really exciting!